Plenty of places will teach you to fight. We teach you to get home.
Six Reasons People Train Here
A Real I.K.M.A. Affiliate
Seaside Krav Maga is an affiliate of the Israeli Krav Maga Association — the organization carrying forward Imi Lichtenfeld’s original system. That lineage matters: it means what you learn here is the real thing, not a repackaged fitness program wearing the name.
Instructors With Real Credentials
Nearly 30 years in martial arts and fitness between our lead instructors, with Krav Maga certifications from three of the most respected leaders in the system — including the Chief Instructor of the I.K.M.A. and a retired Commander of the IDF Counter-Terror School’s Krav Maga program.
The System Adapts to You
“To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” We don’t teach one-size-fits-all. Our tools are tailored to each person’s abilities — age, gender, fitness level, physical limitations, background. The training adapts to you, not the other way around.
Built for Everyday People
Our members are teachers, nurses, retirees, parents, realtors, and people who just want to feel safer walking to their car. You do not need to be an athlete, and you will not be the only beginner in the room.
Honest About What Works
We train under realistic pressure, at realistic speed, with uncompromising safety. If a technique only works in a cooperative demo, it doesn’t make it into class.
Try It Before You Commit
Your first class is free, and a 15-minute intro is free too. Come see the room, meet the instructors, and decide for yourself. No pressure.
Meet Your Instructors
Ted Dabbs and Chris Anderheggen between them bring double black belts, a master’s in Exercise Science, Division 1 coaching, security and investigative work, and Krav Maga instructor certifications from Britt Soden, David Kahn, and Nir Maman. Read their full bios →