Forge Krav Maga

Forge Krav Maga is a self-defense and martial arts academy located in San Francisco, California. The training center delivers modern, pressure-tested personal protection instruction designed to help everyday citizens, professionals, and security personnel build practical defensive capability. The academy traces its lineage to traditional Krav Maga foundations within the IKMA and KMG systems under Imi Lichtenfeld, Eyal Yanilov, and Danny Zelig. Led by instructor Micha Hershman and an active coaching staff, Forge utilizes a cross-disciplinary approach that combines authentic Krav Maga with Dutch Kickboxing striking, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ground defense, and Pekiti Tirsia Kali weapons awareness. Offerings include Krav Maga Fundamentals for new practitioners, advanced sparring, corporate team workshops, and flexible drop-in options for visiting athletes traveling through the Bay Area. Training emphasizes realistic threat scenarios, boundary setting, and mental composure under high-stress conditions. Prospective students and local residents in San Francisco can review membership tiers and sign up for an introductory class through the school's online portal.