AMK Krav Maga Self Defence Training Centre
Martial Arts Clubs
AMK Krav Maga Self Defence Training Centre
33 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury
# AMK Krav Maga Self Defence Training Centre
AMK Krav Maga is a Canterbury-based self-defence training centre specialising in practical, real-world martial arts for everyday people. Founded in 2024, they've already built a strong reputation with a 4.9/5 rating across 47+ reviews.
The centre serves a diverse clientele, from complete beginners aged 3 to adults, with specific programmes for teenagers, women, and mixed-ability groups. Their approach explicitly welcomes those with zero experience and no prior fitness level, challenging the myth that you must "get fit first" before starting martial arts training.
What sets AMK apart is their philosophy of confidence-building over aggression. Rather than focusing on tournament forms or traditional martial arts traditions, they teach practical Krav Maga techniques designed for genuine safety scenarios. Their instructors prioritise supportive, individual coaching in a zero-ego environment where members actively encourage one another.
The business operates a tiered programme structure: Fundamentals classes for beginners, All Levels sessions (their most popular offering) running five days weekly across mornings and evenings, Advanced training for experienced practitioners, and specialist Ladies Only classes providing a dedicated women-focused environment.
Over 70% of their current members started with zero experience, demonstrating their effectiveness at meeting people where they are. AMK focuses on genuine personal development and real-world applicable skills rather than traditional martial arts culture, making self-defence accessible and practical for modern Canterbury residents.
AMK Krav Maga is a Canterbury-based self-defence training centre specialising in practical, real-world martial arts for everyday people. Founded in 2024, they've already built a strong reputation with a 4.9/5 rating across 47+ reviews.
The centre serves a diverse clientele, from complete beginners aged 3 to adults, with specific programmes for teenagers, women, and mixed-ability groups. Their approach explicitly welcomes those with zero experience and no prior fitness level, challenging the myth that you must "get fit first" before starting martial arts training.
What sets AMK apart is their philosophy of confidence-building over aggression. Rather than focusing on tournament forms or traditional martial arts traditions, they teach practical Krav Maga techniques designed for genuine safety scenarios. Their instructors prioritise supportive, individual coaching in a zero-ego environment where members actively encourage one another.
The business operates a tiered programme structure: Fundamentals classes for beginners, All Levels sessions (their most popular offering) running five days weekly across mornings and evenings, Advanced training for experienced practitioners, and specialist Ladies Only classes providing a dedicated women-focused environment.
Over 70% of their current members started with zero experience, demonstrating their effectiveness at meeting people where they are. AMK focuses on genuine personal development and real-world applicable skills rather than traditional martial arts culture, making self-defence accessible and practical for modern Canterbury residents.
Services offered
Beginner Krav Maga classesMixed-level self-defence trainingAdvanced technique coachingWomen-only self-defence classesTeen self-defence trainingChildren's martial arts (ages 3+)One-to-one consultationsScenario-based training