Free Krav Maga trial? Any discounts? I am not fit/young.

1st Hour FREE trial. Pay after trial = ₹1000 OFF. Fitness NOT required - Reflex Instinct tactics. Push limits, exit comfort zone in training. Limited Seats +91-7483520836.

What are the Parking and transport options to Krav Maga Wilson Garden or Kengeri classes?

Wilson Garden: Residential area - find your own parking spot 7th Cross. Good Earth Malhar Resonance: Challaghatta Metro -> Malhar Good Earth Kengeri (10 min walk). Bike/Auto: ₹40-120.

What if I miss Krav Maga class? Refund policy?

Regular students finish in 4 weekends (Sat-Sun, 16 hours total). Irregular? Use next 1 week buffer. Complete within 5 weeks maximum from last payment date. No refunds - advance payment only.

What uniform, gear, and materials are required for Krav Maga training?

Comfortable workout clothes. Athletic shoes. Uniform MANDATORY. Buy face, hand, mouth safety gear from Amazon for sparring/training. Notebook + Pen REQUIRED every class. STRICTLY follow Specialist Franklin Joseph instructions.

Is Krav Maga safe for beginners? Injury risk?

Same risk as contact/extreme sports. STRICTLY follow Specialist Franklin Joseph instructions. Progressive sparring with mandatory safety gear. Recovery: Whey protein isolate (25g post-training) + creatine preworkout + EAA intra-workout.

Why does Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Bengaluru focus on Self Improvement & Crime Elements instead of Martial Arts Self Defense tricks or stunts?

Focusing on stunts creates a false sense of safety because real violence is chaotic, not choreographed. We prioritize Pro-Active Combat Science over reactive tricks. By understanding Criminal Profiling and Decrypting Pre-Crime Sequences, you learn to read a predator's intent and stop the threat before it starts. Our training in Neuro-Behavioral Crisis Management and Psychological Anti-Stress Conditioning ensures your brain functions under threat, preventing the freeze response. Instead of complex, showy moves, we teach Guerrilla Hit & Run Deception and Pain Compliance Methodology - brutal, effective tools for survival. True safety relies on Threat Perception, Violence De-Escalation Techniques, and Critical Decision Life Safety Skills, not on performing athletic stunts that fail when adrenaline floods your system.

What makes Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Bengaluru unique?

Our uniqueness lies in shifting from simple drills to Pro-Active Combat Science, teaching you to stop reacting and start dictating. We employ Guerrilla Hit & Run Deception to flip criminal tactics against them and Neuro-Behavioral Crisis Management to ensure your brain is trained, not terrified. Our method includes Fear Counterinsurgency to convert panic into advantage and Pro-Failure Conversion Technique where every mistake becomes training data. We focus on Decrypting Pre-Crime Sequence (reading 1-3 second warning signs), Dynamic Scenario Analysis for real-time chaos, and Pain Compliance Methodology to leverage anatomy when strength fails. We focus on preventing, avoiding, and escaping crime using crime itself as an element, not stunts.

What make Franklin Joseph Krav Maga best self defence academy in Bengaluru?

We are the best self defence academy in Bengaluru because we build a true Warrior Mindset - the psychological separation between victims and survivors. We instill Critical Decision Life Safety Skills for making the right choice when hesitation means harm, and Psychological Anti-Stress Conditioning for calm in chaos. Our training covers Pre-Conflict Situational Awareness, Threat Perception (sensing intent before weapons appear), and Crime Radar Deterrence Manoeuvre to become invisible to predators. We teach Violence De-Escalation, Verbal Modulation, and Post-Battle Quick Response. With Criminal Profiling, Stealth & Evasive Tactics, and Active Warfare Emotional Balance, we empower you to survive dynamic, unpredictable crime involving known or unknown predators.

How is Krav Maga different from other martial arts like Karate or Taekwondo?

Krav Maga is unlike Karate or Taekwondo because it focuses on real-life crime self-defense, not sport, competition, or tradition. It avoids rituals and complex techniques, relying on instinctive reactions to quickly neutralize threats and escape safely.

I'm completely out of shape - can I still join Krav Maga classes?

Krav Maga is designed for normal, so-called 'out-of-shape' people, not elite athletes. If you're completely out of shape, you can absolutely join. The techniques focus on real-world self-defense, not advanced fitness. Your instructor will adapt training to your current level and gradually build your strength, endurance, and confidence. You'll start where you are and improve session by session.

Krav Maga is a reality-based self-defense system developed by the Israeli military, designed for real-world threats rather than sport or tradition. It combines techniques from various martial arts with a focus on instinctive reflexes, quick reactions, and practical strategies to neutralize danger efficiently in high-stress situations.

What is the fees, timing and location of the Krav Maga centres?

There are two centers: Wilson Garden and Kengeri. Wilson Garden (near Shanti Nagar bus stand): Timing is Sat-Sun 10AM-12PM. Fees are ₹3800 (Kids/Adults Low Intensity), ₹4200 (Medium Intensity), and ₹4800 (High Intensity) per month. Kengeri (Good Earth Malhar Resonance): Timing is Sat-Sun 2:30PM-3:30PM. Fees is ₹4800 for kids and ₹6800 for adults per month. Specialised Short Private Diploma Masterclass Capsule ranges from ₹8800 to ₹44000. Corporate Workshops range from ₹26500 to ₹68500. CSR Girl Self Defence Workshops for Schools/Colleges range from ₹20000 to ₹30000.

What's covered in the Regular Weekend Krav Maga Adults Class?

Training progresses from Low Intensity (stances, strikes, basic tactical defense) to Medium Intensity (intermediate combatives, improvised weapons, stress drills), culminating in High Intensity (advanced weapon disarms, multiple-attacker scenarios, dynamic ground defense, and pain conditioning).

Why is Krav Maga best for women?

Krav Maga for women teaches practical, instinctive self-defense for real-life situations, focusing on simplicity and effectiveness. It builds resilience by training women to stay calm under stress, empowering them with confidence, decisiveness, and personal growth in a supportive environment.

Do you offer corporate self-defense training?

We conduct tailored Corporate Self-Defense Training Programs that enhance workplace safety and employee well-being. Our workshops combine situational awareness, threat prevention, and crime psychology with practical self-defense. Participants also build psychological resilience, stress management, and decision-making skills.

What is the 3-day iTeachiPower CSR Girl Self Defence Workshop for schools and colleges?

The iTeachiPower workshop is a transformative 3-day empowerment program for school and college girls combining tactical self-defense with psychological skills. This initiative empowers girls to train, educate, mentor, and lead other girls, focusing on her taking the lead to ignite a chain reaction of confidence and resilience, creating a safer future for her generation.

Do you provide Specialised Short Private Diploma Masterclass in self-defense?

The Private Short Diploma Masterclass is designed for busy professionals like doctors, engineers, managers, CEOs & lawyers. It provides short tactical training without intense cardio workouts, prioritizing technique and mindset over size or strength. We focus on reading Pre-Crime indicators and the critical initial seconds of a threat to finish the fight immediately. We aim to neutralize danger before it escalates, preventing prolonged violence where size and strength become factors to consider alongside technique. This elite program covers Family Protection, Anti-Rape, Anti-Robbery, and Anti-Terror Response strategies.

I am not aggressive and hate fighting. Is Krav Maga for me?

Yes. Franklin Joseph teaches that the best fight is the one you avoid. Our training focuses on 'Crime Psychology' and 'De-escalation' first. We teach you to spot danger early and escape. Physical combat is the last resort. We build a 'Warrior Mindset' to protect yourself, not to start fights.

How is Franklin Joseph's Krav Maga different from Gym Kickboxing or Karate?

Gym Kickboxing is for fitness; Karate is often for sport/tradition. Franklin Joseph's Krav Maga is 'Reality Combat Science'. We train for uneven ground, dark alleys, street clothes, and no referees. We use 'Capsule Training' for specific real-world threats like ATM robberies or knife threats, focusing on survival reflexes rather than winning a trophy.

Will I get hurt or injured during training?

Safety is our #1 priority. While Krav Maga is a contact practice, we use professional safety gear and controlled drills. Beginners start with 'Low Intensity' training to build reflexes before moving to contact sparring. The goal is to strengthen your body and mind, not to injure it.

Krav Maga is a reality-based self-defense system developed by the Israeli military, designed for real-world threats rather than sport or tradition. It combines techniques from various martial arts with a focus on instinctive reflexes, quick reactions, and practical strategies to neutralize danger efficiently in high-stress situations.

What is the fees, timing and location of the Krav Maga centre?

Krav Maga Bengaluru centre is in Wilson Garden near Shanti Nagar bus stand, nearest metro station is Lal Bagh. Timing of the Krav Maga class is 10AM-12PM. Fees is Rs 1800 Kids under 12 Years Low Intensity per month, Rs 3800 Adults Low Intensity per month, Rs 4200 Adults Medium Intensity per month, Rs 4800 Adults High Intensity per month, Rs 8800 Specialised Private Diploma Masterclass Capsule per day.

What's covered in the Krav Maga Kids - Low Intensity class?

Krav Maga Kids under 12 – Low-intensity class focusing on basic stances, simple strikes and blocks, easy defensive tactics, strategic games for situational awareness, and confidence-building drills.

What's covered in the Krav Maga Adults - Low-Intensity class?

Krav Maga Adults – Low-intensity class focusing on Krav Maga positions, movements, basic strikes, combatives, tactics, slow-paced partner drills, and psychological skills.

What's covered in the Krav Maga Adults - Medium-Intensity class?

Krav Maga Adults – Medium-Intensity class covers intermediate strikes, Krav Maga combatives and tactics, improvised weapon defenses, stress drills under mild time pressure, and moderate strength/cardio circuits. Light sparring is also introduced at this level of intensity.

What's covered in the Krav Maga Adults High-Intensity class?

Krav Maga Adults High-Intensity class includes advanced knife and firearm disarms, multiple-attacker scenarios, high-stress drills (with noise and time pressure), dynamic ground defense, pain conditioning, and intense combat fitness. It also covers stand-up sparring, ground sparring, and many more advanced combatives and techniques.

Why is Krav Maga best for kids?

Krav Maga for kids builds coordination, situational awareness, and confidence through fun, age-appropriate drills and games. It also nurtures discipline, respect, teamwork, and adaptability by encouraging safe interaction with adults, preparing children to handle real-world situations with maturity.

Why is Krav Maga best for women?

Krav Maga for women teaches practical, instinctive self-defense for real-life situations, focusing on simplicity and effectiveness. It builds resilience by training women to stay calm under stress, empowering them with confidence, decisiveness, and personal growth in a supportive environment.

Why is Krav Maga best for teens?

Krav Maga for teens channels their energy into positive growth, building discipline, teamwork, and fitness. They gain real-world self-defense skills, confidence to handle challenges, and the maturity to collaborate with peers and adults, fostering resilience, adaptability, and lifelong self-assurance.

Why is Krav Maga best for men?

Krav Maga training for men builds functional strength, sharpens reflexes, and ingrains real-world strategies for high-pressure situations. Unlike gym workouts or traditional martial arts, it focuses on practical movements that mirror real attacks, building both resilience and confidence to protect oneself and others.

Why is Krav Maga best for professionals?

Krav Maga is ideal for professionals as it sharpens situational awareness, threat avoidance, and rapid decision-making under pressure. Unlike traditional martial arts, it offers short 1–5 day Specialized Private Diploma Masterclasses focused on immediate, practical, and psychological skills, without cardio, fitness drills, or long-term practice.

How is Krav Maga different from other martial arts like Karate or Taekwondo?

Krav Maga is unlike Karate or Taekwondo because it focuses on real-life crime self-defense, not sport, competition, or tradition. It avoids rituals and complex techniques, relying on instinctive reactions to quickly neutralize threats and escape safely.

Why don't you teach popular martial arts like Karate, Judo, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Muay Thai etc.?

Krav Maga is not like Karate, Judo, or Muay Thai because it focuses only on real-world self-defense, not sports, competition, or tradition. It teaches simple, instinctive techniques anyone can learn quickly to survive violent encounters, without wasting years on rules or flashy moves. Some instructors mix it with martial arts to attract clients or due to their own background, but this can create confusion. In real crime situations, that split-second hesitation could cost survival.

Why Krav Maga class is famous for its psychological skills against real crime?

Most Krav Maga classes skip the psychological side of self-defense, focusing instead on flashy moves. But real crime demands more than stunts, it requires mental and tactical training. We develops psychological skills to prevent freezing, build resilience through scenario drills, sharpen situational awareness, and use stress inoculation and mental rehearsal. This mental edge keeps you calm and effective when chaos strikes, because self-defense isn’t sport, it’s survival life or death.

What are Franklin Jospeh qualifications and background in Krav Maga?

Specialist Franklin Joseph, with over two decades in practical street combat and Krav Maga self-defense, specializes in psychological conditioning, crime psychology, strategic analysis, and neurobehavioral reprogramming, empowering trainees with both effective skills and the mental resilience to face violent, unpredictable situations.

Who can join Krav Maga classes?

Krav Maga classes welcome all ages and fitness levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Specialized private diploma masterclasses offer targeted training for men, women, and children, covering real-world scenarios like vehicle attacks, knife/gun threats, harassment, and terrorist situations. This comprehensive approach builds both practical skills and mental readiness for diverse threats.

What is the minimum age to join regular Krav Maga classes?

Children can join our regular low intensity Krav Maga classes from age 6, and we also offer a specialized Private Diploma Masterclass for kids above 6. Beyond age, a child’s ability, interest, and mindset matter, and parents play a key role in guiding them to understand the value of these life‑saving skills.

Do you offer Krav Maga classes for children?

We offer Krav Maga classes for children through weekend sessions and private diploma masterclasses. These programs build self-esteem, awareness, and core self-defense skills in a safe environment. More than age, a child’s ability, interest, and mindset determine progress, parents play a vital role in guiding and motivating them to value these life-saving skills.

Do you offer women's self-defense workshops?

Yes, We offer women’s self-defense training through Corporate Workshops and Private Diploma Masterclasses, designed to build confidence, teach practical techniques, and empower you in a safe and supportive environment.

Do you offer corporate self-defense training?

We conduct tailored Corporate Self-Defense Training Programs that enhance workplace safety and employee well-being. Our workshops combine situational awareness, threat prevention, and crime psychology with practical self-defense. Participants also build psychological resilience, stress management, and decision-making skills, empowering them to handle real challenges and create a safer, more confident workplace.

Do you provide Specialised Private Diploma Masterclass in self-defense?

The Private Diploma Masterclass in Krav Maga Self-Defense is a powerful, impact-driven program built on real-world combat psychology and rapid reflex training. It focuses on essential areas like Family Protection, Anti-Rape Defense, Anti-Robbery Survival, and Anti-Terror Response. Instead of long, exhausting drills, this training hones in on the critical moments of a confrontation, pre-fight readiness, the fight’s start, and high-stress engagement, with one goal: stop the threat fast. Just 20–30 minutes of intense, repetitive practice builds instinctive, life-saving reflexes, giving participants the confidence and skills to face real dangers head-on, without needing endless practice. This Diploma Masterclass is designed to empower and protect with practical, tested strategies for today’s challenges.

Do you offer advanced training or instructor certification?

We offer exclusive Advanced Private Diploma Masterclasses and a structured Instructor Certification Program for dedicated Krav Maga practitioners, focusing not only on advanced physical techniques but also on psychological conditioning, threat assessment, and tactical decision-making, perfect for those aiming to elevate expertise, develop leadership, or pursue high-level teaching roles.

Apart from Krav Maga Self Defense, do you teach anything else?

Yes, along with Krav Maga, we focus on real-life crime prevention through psychological tools like Crime Psychology, Analytical Strategy, Neurobehavioral Reprogramming, and Fear Counterinsurgency, but we do not teach traditional martial arts such as Karate, Judo, or Taekwondo since rules and rigid structures don’t work in real crime.

What parking facilities are available at the Wilson Garden Krav Maga centre?

The Wilson Garden Krav Maga centre is in a residential area, so parking is on a first-available basis. Paid parking is also available about a kilometre away, and the centre is conveniently accessible via the nearby Shanti Nagar bus stop and Lal Bagh metro station.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

There is no refund or cancellation policy for any payments made to Krav Maga, even in cases of illness, injury, or financial difficulty. If the instructor cancels a class, one extra week will be added to your training timeline. Participants must complete their sessions within the allotted five weeks (four weeks plus one buffer). Specialized Private Diploma Masterclasses require advance payment to cover customized dates, travel, and lodging.

Can I try a class before signing up?

Yes, you can attend a complimentary trial class at our center to experience the instructor’s unique teaching style and workshop environment, though please note that no Krav Maga techniques will be taught during the free trial.

Can I bring a friend to try Krav Maga class together?

Yes, you can bring a friend / family to try the Krav Maga class together, as training with someone you know adds confidence, support, and makes the experience more enjoyable. If your friend / family chooses not to train, they may attend only as a quiet spectator without disturbing the session.

How do I sign up for Krav Maga Self Defense classes?

To sign up for Krav Maga Self Defense classes in Bengaluru, simply call Specialist Franklin Joseph directly at 9886769281 to enroll and get started with training.

What should I wear to a Krav Maga training session?

For Krav Maga training sessions, wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows full range of motion, such as moisture-wicking t-shirts, training pants or shorts, and supportive athletic shoes with good grip. Bring a separate pair of clean indoor training shoes in a bag to maintain hygiene on the training mats, along with any required protective gear like groin guards, shin guards, or hybrid gloves depending on your training level and the day's curriculum.

What protective gear do I need for Krav Maga classes?

For beginners, essential protection gear includes hybrid gloves and a mouthguard to safeguard your teeth and reduce concussion risk. As your training advances to full-contact drills, you'll add knee pads, groin protection, and shin guards. While the Krav Maga center supplies shared equipment like chest protectors and boxing shields, you must purchase your own personal protective gear to ensure proper fit, maintain hygiene standards, and maximize safety during training sessions.

What should I bring to my first Krav Maga class?

For your first Krav Maga class, bring comfortable athletic wear that allows full range of movement, supportive training shoes, and a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the high-intensity session. Keep a small towel handy for sweat, and prioritize safety by tying back long hair and trimming finger and toe nails short to prevent injuries during partner drills. Leave jewelry at home, and remember to take your towel and water bottle with you after class for hygiene purposes.

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Franklin Joseph Krav Maga is a premier self-defense academy in Bengaluru that specializes in Reflexes Instincts based Tactics and Analytical Strategies against crime. Led by Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph (a.k.a. 'Dr. Safety'), we combine 2 decades of award-winning experience with elite Pro-Active Combat Science to help civilians neutralize threats before they escalate. Unlike traditional martial arts that focus on just tricks or stunts, we teach psychological & tactical skills to prevent, avoid & escape real crime before it escalates to pure chaotic violence. What does this mean for you? It means walking with Explosive Confidence and Peace of Mind, knowing you have the skills to survive.

Serving Wilson Garden, Marathahalli, Jayanagar, Indiranagar, Koramangala, Whitefield, HSR Layout, and Sarjapur Road, we are the top choice for "Best Krav Maga in Bengaluru." Our curriculum masters the Warrior Mindset against dynamic, chaotic crime - covering 21+ unique psychological skills like Pre-Crime Indicators (Spotting danger before it happens), Adrenaline-Dump Management (Never freezing in fear), Guerrilla Hit & Run Deception (Escaping safely when outnumbered), and Pro-Failure Conversion (Staying calm when things go wrong) - making us Bengaluru's best academy for women and kids protection. For Busy Professionals, we have 1-5 Days Diploma Masterclass to learn pre-crime tactics to stop it before it starts. We also have specialized Corporate Self Defence Workshops and CSR School/College Workshops. 📄 FREE PDF - Download Official 2026 Karnataka Emergency Safety Guide [Page]

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Press Article > Time Out Bengaluru Magazine : Mending defences

Time Out Bengaluru Magazine Article re-written by Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph, a Social Entrepreneur who is also the Chief Instructor, founded the Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense Combat Academy in Bengaluru and Dharwad. Furthermore, Guruji Franklin Joseph (alias 'Dr. Safety') holds the position of CEO at the Indian Institute of Strategic Threat Intelligence Analysis and Combat Tactical Science. Press Release Article of Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense Combat Academy (Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) Original Source - Time Out Bengaluru, India ISSUE 12 Friday, December 26, 2008 Amrita Gupta learns how a self-defense expert in the city is preparing people to combat the threat posed by terrorism. ...

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