KMDI - Krav Maga Defence Institute

KMDI - Krav Maga Defence Institute

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The official page of Krav Maga Defence Institute. KMDI was founded in 2006 by Ron Engelman, instructor for the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).

Krav Maga comes from the Hebrew "Contact Combat", it was created in the 1940's by the Israeli army to provide both civilians and military with the most effective self-defence training program. Classes are designed to teach practical and logical moves to students in order to help them develop quickly a high proficiency level of self-defence. At KMDI, we offer the best form of defence against variou

29/08/2026

Effective self-defence training has to balance safety, realism, and fun! If it’s not fun, you’re not going to stick with it long enough to develop any real skill.

14/08/2026

🚨 KMDI IS TAKING KRAV MAGA OFF THE MATS! 🚌🥊

Real self-defence doesn’t happen in a nice open training space. It happens in crowded, confined and unpredictable environments — so that’s exactly where we’re going to train.

For the FIRST TIME, KMDI is taking you beyond the gym for a full day of realistic Krav Maga training!

📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Starting at KMDI Northern Beaches, Warriewood
🔞 Ages 16+

🚌 9:00–11:30 | Bus Training
🍴 11:30–12:30 | Lunch
🍻 12:30–3:00 | Pub Training

You’ll work on:
🥊 Self-defence in confined & crowded spaces
🚌 Threats on public transport
🍻 Realistic pub/bar scenarios
🗣️ De-escalation & decision making
👥 Protecting friends, family & others
🧠 Using your environment under pressure
🔥 Realistic simulations that put your skills to the test

No previous Krav Maga experience required. Beginners are welcome, while experienced students get the chance to take their training off the mats and into the real world.

And because this month is all about making our community safer, bring someone with you!

🎟️ Individual: $85
👥 2 people: $110 total — save $60
👥 3 people: $165 total

Dinner and refreshments will follow the training. 🍔🍻

This is the first time KMDI has run a training day like this and spaces are limited.

🔥 BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE:
https://www.kmdi.com.au/beyond-the-mat?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=6a785d555011d2631e9665df&ss_email_id=6a78dc987290e40005270f9b&ss_campaign_name=A+KMDI+First%3A+Defending+in+Bars+%26+on+Public+Transports&ss_campaign_sent_date=2026-08-09T20%3A01%3A50Z

Grab your spot, bring a mate and get ready to take your Krav Maga training somewhere completely different. 🚌🥊

03/08/2026

Sucks getting old!!

22/07/2026

A good coach always sets the example for those he mentors.

Photos from KMDI - Krav Maga Defence Institute's post 07/07/2026

We’re excited to be running a 3-hour She Fights Back Workshop on Saturday, 25th July at our Surry Hills gym!

This workshop is open to the public, so we’d love for you to invite your friends, family, neighbours, workmates—or any amazing woman you think would benefit from learning valuable self-defence skills.

💥 Current members attend FREE! Since it’s still taking place during our regular 1:00 pm Saturday class, there’s no extra cost—it’s just been extended to a full 3-hour workshop.

And don’t panic... I promise there will be plenty of water breaks! 😂

Registration link in bio. Please help us spread the word by sharing the flyer and registration link with the wonderful women in your life.

**Current members: No need to use the registration link—just book into the class as you normally would. We can’t wait to see you there! 💚💪🏼

28/06/2026

Coach G and coach Ryan are special individuals.

25/03/2026

He didn’t just learn techniques.

He discovered something in himself he didn’t know was there.

Calm under pressure.
Control under stress.

That’s what training does.

25/03/2026

No scripts.
No warning.
No perfect conditions.

Just pressure.

Because in the real world, nothing goes to plan.

13/03/2026

🔪 Knife & Machete Defence Workshop 🔪

The question isn’t if it’s dangerous… the question is would you know what to do?

Join us March 22nd in Surry Hills for a reality based Krav Maga workshop focused on surviving knife and machete attacks.

We will cover:

⚡ Awareness
⚡ Practical defences
⚡ Realistic pressure drill to finish

Limited spots available.

Non-members book here:

https://app.clubworx.com/websites/kmdi/book_and_pay/offers/77128af5-0cbe-47b3-8f14-ce4c9aadc064

🔪💥

07/03/2026

Everybody has demons.

The difference is what you do with them.

Ignore them…
and they control you.

Train them…

and they become power.

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100 Chalmers Street
Surry Hills, NSW
2010

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 8:30pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm