Forge Krav Maga San Francisco

Forge Krav Maga San Francisco Forge strength, resilience, and peak fitness through modern self-defense and combat-based training. Forge Krav Maga used to be Tactica Krav Maga Institute.

With Krav Maga, boxing, kickboxing, BJJ, and Filipino weapons tactics, you’ll build practical skills to protect yourself and those around you. Danny Zelig retired from the San Francisco space and his most senior student - Micha Hershman - now runs the school.

06/17/2026

Fundamental stick sparring tactics from the PTTAs Pekiti University curriculum.
Target the hand at medium range.
At close range, burst in to defend the slash and finish with a thrust or pommel strike to the head.
Pekiti Tirsia Kali Fundamentals every Sunday at Forge. Training materials from Pekiti University and the PTTA, included with your Forge membership.

06/15/2026

What happens when your first solution doesn’t work?
One of the themes of Saturday’s BJJ for Self-Defense seminar with Romulo Melo was escalation.
An aggressor grabs your wrist. You respond.
They change the problem. You adapt.
They escalate again. You adapt again.
Real self-defense isn’t about memorizing a perfect technique for a perfect attack. It’s about understanding position, leverage, and control well enough to keep solving problems as the situation changes.
This clip also features two of Romulo’s toughest training partners: his two boys, who spent the afternoon helping demonstrate techniques for the group.
Big thanks to Romulo and his family for sharing their time and knowledge with the Forge community.

30 wonderful humans showed up today for an introduction to BJJ for self defense with Forge friends Romulo Melo and Evan...
06/14/2026

30 wonderful humans showed up today for an introduction to BJJ for self defense with Forge friends Romulo Melo and Evandro Palheta “Bomba” So much great material- videos dropping all week, starting tomorrow.

Look who got their bjj blue and purple belts today. So proud of you Jeffrey Pung and Sydney Kay Lizarazo .
06/14/2026

Look who got their bjj blue and purple belts today. So proud of you Jeffrey Pung and Sydney Kay Lizarazo .

06/11/2026

Self-defense that actually prepares you for the real world.
Striking. Grappling. Weapon Defense.
Train Krav Maga at Forge with classes 7 days a week. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve your fitness, or learn practical self-defense skills, we’ll help you get started.
Beginners welcome.
2-class trial for $30.Start today.

06/10/2026

Dutch Kickboxing at Forge.
Build real striking skills. Improve your fitness. Add another layer to your Krav Maga and self-defense training.
Technique, timing, and consistency matter more than size.
Coach Xavier teaches three classes each week, focused on footwork, power, conditioning, and practical application.
Tuesdays 6 PMFridays 12 PMSaturdays 9 AM
Beginners welcome.
Try 2 classes for $30.

06/09/2026

Still thinking about it? This is your reminder.
Join Coach Romulo Melo this Saturday from 1–3 PM at Forge for two hours of BJJ self defense education, insight, and mat time.
A respected competitor, accomplished MMA fighter, and one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after BJJ instructors, Romulo brings a rare combination of technical depth, practical experience, and great teaching.
$30 for two hours. That’s about the best training value you’ll find all weekend.
Expect great technique, plenty of reps, and a lot of laughs.
I’ll be there. Hope to see you on the mats.
Register now at forgekravmaga.com.

06/08/2026

BJJ fundamentals with Coach Evandro.
Bait your partner into stepping forward. Drop to one knee and scoop the ankle.
From there, don’t rush the finish. Stand up, establish your base, and consider your takedown options. Trips. Bumps. Dumps.
Good grappling isn’t about forcing a technique. It’s about creating reactions and choosing the right answer.
BJJ FundamentalsWednesdays at 6pm. Open Mat GrapplingSaturdays at 8am.
Both sessions at no additional cost - it’s included in your Forge membership.

06/05/2026

Advanced techniques get attention. Fundamentals win fights.
Our P3-P5 Krav Maga classes focus on the skills you’ll use over and over again: punches, kicks, parries, simultaneous counters, and the ability to move smoothly between defense and offense.
Real performance doesn’t come from knowing more techniques. It comes from executing the basics under pressure.

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539 Gough
San Francisco, CA
94131

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

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+17343539539

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