ABOUT URBAN KRAV MAGA

I began training in Krav Maga in 2004 after realising that my background in Boxing, Muay Thai, and Combat Sambo hadn’t prepared me for a real knife threat. I trained under Stewart McGill in two major Israeli Krav Maga organisations (IKMF & IKMA) and had the privilege of learning from Krav Maga authority David Kahn.

In 2008, I survived a serious hit-and-run while riding my motorcycle, forcing me to re-evaluate my life. As part of my recovery, I committed to intensive training with Stewart, which ultimately led to me becoming a certified Urban Krav Maga instructor in 2009. By 2010, I was running public classes across London, training people from all walks of life - including police officers, soldiers, doctors, actors, and stunt performers. I was featured in The Telegraph for a women's self-defence seminar and have proudly trained thousands, with six of my students becoming instructors themselves.

My greatest reward, however, is hearing from former students who have successfully used their training to stay safe.

In 2019, I shifted my focus to private tuition, offering in-depth training from my home in Kidbrooke Village. In 2022, I introduced the Personal Safety Consultation - a one-on-one lesson also available remotely, worldwide.

I am proud to announce that my public group classes will resume from 18th March 2025.

Urban Krav Maga is a practical, reality-based self-defence system designed for real threats. It’s simple, effective, and adaptable for all body types. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to be prepared when diplomacy fails, and force is the only option.

Darren
Founder and Head Instructor

South London Urban Krav Maga

Important

At South London Urban Krav Maga, you’ll learn effective self-defence within UK law. While you’ll have the ability to escalate if needed, training ensures you act decisively without crossing legal boundaries.

Your priority is your safety - not your attacker’s. As you train, any concerns about this grey area will become clear.

'Would recommend Urban Krav Maga to anyone wanting incredible fitness, conditioning and the best self defence training I've ever done'

- Danny Haggis, Special Reconnaissance Soldier and Bodyguard, Iraq