KORE SELF DEFENSE

Searching for the right place to train shouldn’t feel like a chore. At Kore Self Defense, we cut through the noise to provide you and your family with real-world skills for the modern world.

Our expert instructors don’t just teach techniques; we partner with you to reach your goals in a dynamic, high-energy environment built on evidence-based training. From our specialized Valkyrie women’s program to our youth and adult Krav Maga, we focus on what works today. Explore our reality-based programs on our website. We’re ready to help you live fiercely and with confidence—see you on the mat!

At Kore Self Defense, we believe that true capability is built on more than just physical skill—it’s a synergy of mental toughness, functional fitness, and specialized knowledge. Whether you are looking to empower your child with life-long confidence, master the world’s most elite self-defense systems, or optimize your health through high-intensity conditioning and mindful recovery, our diverse programming is designed to meet you exactly where you are. From our youngest Warriors to our elite Krav Maga practitioners, we provide a world-class training environment where every student is challenged to surpass their limits and claim their extraordinary potential.

Elite Training for Real-World Resilience

Build mental toughness, emotional/physical endurance, and improve fitness while training with the most elite Krav Maga system in the world. Your instructors pass the most rigorous training standards in the industry. What’s more? The instructor training requirements far surpass what most Law Enforcement instructor certification programs require for professionals in their own industry!

Empowerment Through Psychological & Physical Strength

You were born to be extraordinary and Kore can help bring that alive for students across the gender spectrum. Home to the #500Rising Project, we are the premier self-defense training center for women in the U.S. It’s not an idle claim, although it is a bold one and we stand confidently behind it. Specifically, our programming integrates the physical and psychological training that can reduce the risk of being targeted for types of violence particularly concerning to women (rape, abduction, sexual assault & partner-based abuse).

Building Leaders Through Real-World Resilience

Kore Warriors, our Kids & Youth self-defense program, groups children according to developmentally appropriate training levels. We have four unique divisions, Rangers, Alpha, Bravo, and Delta. Each division has 5 ranks that can be earned through a positive grading process. Children change divisions by age, not by rank. At age 13 most teens train in our adult training program.

Conditioning to Prevail

Kore Fitness is where raw power meets technical precision. This high-intensity program bridges the gap between traditional strength training and combat sports. You’ll engage in a dynamic rotation of heavy bag work, partner pad drills, and striking combinations inspired by Boxing, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing. Beyond the mats, we integrate kettlebells, bodyweight movements, and Olympic lifting to build explosive athleticism. This isn’t just a workout; it’s a systematic approach to forging a body that is as capable as it is strong.

At Kore Self Defense, our greatest metric of success is the growth and confidence of our members. We invite you to explore genuine reviews and video testimonials from the individuals who stand on our mats every day. Discover firsthand how our elite training standards, psychological insights, and world-class instruction have empowered our students to transform their lives, claim their extraordinary potential, and build real-world resilience.

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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The best self defense and strength program!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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As a mom, I couldn’t be happier with our experience at Kore Self Defense. My daughter has only been training here for about about a month and already I can see so many positive changes in her. She’s learning real, practical ways to defend herself, and she even surprised me the other day when she told me she blocked a kid’s kick at school. The children’s program is absolutely fantastic. They learn very effective techniques in ways the kids really understand. What I really love is how inclusive the environment is. Older students often take time to encourage and help the younger ones, which creates a strong sense of community and peer learning. My daughter is gaining life skills that go far beyond the mat.  For parents looking for a solid self-defense program that also nurtures confidence, respect, and real-world readiness, Kore Self Defense is the place.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Our kids are going to Kore for the past 7 years and we love it 👍. Great Teachers, discipline and focus! A true real life skill that comes for life.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I have been at Kore almost 2 years now and enjoy training here. I train about 3 days a week, 2-3 hours each time.  Not only do I learn self-defense, but I’m also getting a good work out in. The instructors are great, super friendly, knowledgeable and approachable and the people who train here are awesome. It’s a great community overall. I like that they host other classes and events such as Modern Arnis, First Aid, Hostage/Kidnapping workshops, Muay Thai and BJJ.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Exceptional! Amazing community! Staff are very experienced and friendly! Environment is very welcoming! They walk with you in your journey and take you through it step by step. It's a great excercise physically and mentally! You are never bored out because there is always something new to learn every class.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Excellent – Cannot say enough good things about Kore Self Defense! Great staff – well trained – personable – approachable – welcoming – supportive & accommodating. Their self-defense training takes in to account your limits, your abilities and then work with you to find what works for you - “training within your body”. Meanwhile they offer classes where You can work at your pace to improve You – creating a healthier and more capable You. Additionally, they are the only self-defense gym in the area that I’m aware of that offers focused women’s only self defense classes – led by women!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I have been a student here for about 5 years and I love this place. Everyone is so nice and respectful! It’s one of my favorite places I love training here and I’ll train as long as I can! It really helped me deal with my social anxiety, so I really appreciate this gym.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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