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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We highly recommend Krav Maga. Our son participated in the teen class for about 13 months. During that time, he learned self defense in many different scenarios while increasing his fitness and self... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gabriel and Krav Maga in general are fantastic! Terrific experience for me, and the kids! Learning to protect myself, and the people I love provides me with confidence. I also enjoy the exercise... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shaan Saar delivers exactly what i was looking for. Practical self defense lessons that can applied to real life situations. Lessons that can help me defend myself rather than learning how to score... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Renee was great to work with from my initial phone conversation until we met in person. I enrolled my niece in this class to help prepare her to travel and live in a foreign country for college. My... See more

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Shaan Saar Krav Maga by Shaan Saar LLC is a professional threat management and evidence based self defense™ organization. We specialize in defensive tactics Krav Maga and feature Central Florida’s only Israeli trained Certified Master Krav Maga instructors educated directly under active Israeli Defense Forces tactical instructor, Amit Himelstein. Our trademarked methodology combines the world’s most effective form of self defense with empirical science backed biomechanics, psychology of violence, behavioral analysis, and security threat management. Our professional commitment to excellence means individual and commercial clients receive exceptional, cutting edge, and up-to-date education for hard targeting and protecting not only themselves but homes, businesses, and loved ones in every environment. Educators are not only skilled professionals but hold a variety of higher education degrees, certificates, and specialized industry training in threat management and defensive tactics. Our educational body has over 70 years of collective service in military, federal law enforcement, threat and counter response from the US national nuclear administration, personal and professional security, Israeli trained Krav Maga, and behavioral analysis. Shaan Saar protocols including evidence based self defense™ and trauma informed self defense™ systems and professional licensures are part of ongoing research studies and have been presented in academic and organizational formats throughout the United States. Our women’s and children’s programs are frequently referred to by clinical psychologists, healthcare professionals, and local law enforcement for the highest quality self defense classes. When it comes to self defense training Orlando, Shaan Saar Krav Maga is the premier organization for professionals and responsible citizens self defense classes, self defense workshops, and self defense for beginners. Shaan Saar instructors have trained thousands of security professionals, law enforcement, military, first responders, and responsible citizens from all over the world. Award winning youth programs incorporate dynamic physical learning with social emotional protocols appropriately addressing each lifespan milestone, to ensure your young person can not only identify a variety of safety scenarios but prioritize their personal safety and self-advocate effectively. Call or text 407-730-1523 now or visit us online at ShaanSaar.com to find out if our program is right for you.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We highly recommend Krav Maga

We highly recommend Krav Maga. Our son participated in the teen class for about 13 months. During that time, he learned self defense in many different scenarios while increasing his fitness and self confidence. Classes were available nearly every day of the week. All the instructors offered challenging classes.

January 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Krav maga really is for everyone 😃

The meeting spot was easy to find, the class started timely, and the instructors were even considerate enough to provide sunscreen lotion. The two-hour class included a core warm up, two-person drills, and team building drills. Gabriel lead the class tailoring his attention to each student's experience and curiosities. If you're wondering if you'd like to practice krav maga regularly, this class is an affordable introduction that will probably convince you to do so.

November 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Two years and going strong

I have been with Shaan Saar for almost two years. Gabriel and his instructors make the learning environment safe for all levels of knowledge and physical fitness. There is a significant focus on building a safe and open communication community. There are no dumb questions, lots of fun, and laughter while learning self-defense. The lessons are based on real world actions that an individual may encounter. Individuals are friends inside and outside of class and is one of the best environments for pushing your limits with loads of encouragement from fellow students and instructors. If you're looking for a self-defense class or wanting to improve health Shaan Saar is the place you want to be.

January 3, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Practical Self Defense

Shaan Saar delivers exactly what i was looking for. Practical self defense lessons that can applied to real life situations. Lessons that can help me defend myself rather than learning how to score points in a sport competition. If you are looking for true self defense, i highly recommend Shaan Saar.

October 12, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the best in the Orlando area

This is the best in the Orlando area. You will get the practice necessary to guide you through real life experiences. Gabriel and the crew will take you on a journey of self discovery that will push you to betterment. Try the free class. You have nothing to loose and so much to gain.

June 12, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend!

Was looking for a place to do Krav Maga and I’m so happy I picked this one. Gabriel is very accommodating and makes Krav accessible to a variety of people. I have autism and thought I might struggle but Gabriel was very receptive to my needs and I was able to participate in a way that I was comfortable. Every class is interesting and builds upon previous lessons. I thought everything I learned was useful and applicable to real life scenarios. Not only do they teach you the physical aspects of Krav but they also touch on the legality of self-defense. The classes are taught in a small group format, but my I felt that I also received personal attention to address specific concerns I had. Overall, I would highly recommend Shaan Saar Krav Maga in Orlando!

September 8, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I learned so much today!

I attended my discovery session today with Gabriel. He was very thorough and detailed. It was a lot of very critical and valuable information. I didn't think I would learn so much information in the initial session! I highly recommend it to anyone interested in self-defense.

May 3, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The discovery session was awesome!

The discovery session was awesome! I really appreciated your background knowledge on the origins of Krav as well as the discussions we had moving through different scenarios and personalities, social classes and situational awareness.
The fact that you explained in detail how the legal process works was also great. Specifically the part of knowing not only when, but how to properly engage and deal with the potential aftermath is paramount for every student.

February 23, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I came in not knowing much about self…

I came in not knowing much about self defense, and at the end of my training I learned that self defense is more than just the different moves. I learned more about my rights and the law, and this knowledge I’ll carry forward forever.

April 11, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Student University Self Awareness & self Defense Training

Renee was great to work with from my initial phone conversation until we met in person. I enrolled my niece in this class to help prepare her to travel and live in a foreign country for college. My niece learned so much about self awareness and self defense that she is totally confident that she can travel and live safe aboard. This is a most needed to help prepare college bond students to live safer away from home and enjoy their college years. Thank you Renee and Shawn Saar Krav Maga Orlando for your valuable service

April 4, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Experience

Had the privilege of learning from Gabriel and Victoria for Trauma Informed and Evidenced based self defense classes . Both of them were extremely friendly, knowledgeable , and patient. The classes encompassed evidenced based theory and body mechanics for potential real like situations where quick-reflex like reactions and the ability to remain calm and confident in your learned skills will lead to a safer outcome . This included not only what to do in the situations but why it works in terms of physiological responses which really help me personally in comprehension . I Would 100% recommend this team and these classes to anyone regardless of level of fitness ability or pace of learning.

March 21, 2023
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Reply from Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando

We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us, Ria! Thank you for taking the time to do this. We look forward to having you back in class soon!

- Gabriel Mora

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gabriel and Krav Maga in general are…

Gabriel and Krav Maga in general are fantastic! Terrific experience for me, and the kids! Learning to protect myself, and the people I love provides me with confidence. I also enjoy the exercise and thought behind the techniques we are learning. Krav Maga has something for everyone.

I am so thankful I chose private self defense at home training to learn Krav Maga. Definitely check it out and learn more!

On a side note, feeling both mentally & physically strong feels awesome & Krav Maga can help make that happen.

Absolutely call Gabriel for more information! It’s a blast!

April 2, 2023
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Reply from Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando

Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review, Jason. It means so much to use that you would do this for us.

- Gabriel Mora

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Best for Real-World Use

Gabriel and the entirety of Shaan Saar are hands-down the best in the area. It’s not traditional martial arts, and it’s not the place to learn forms or meditation, but it *IS* the place to go if you want to learn real-world, practical self defense. What you learn here WILL help you in actual confrontations, and the tribe you form with the other students and instructors is a nice bonus.

March 31, 2023
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Reply from Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando

We appreciate you take the time to leave us a very well written review about our Krav Maga Self Defense class, Keith. See you in class soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best EBSD in Orlando

I wanted a class for my teenage daughter to learn Evidence Based Self Defense Krav Maga. After doing some research and talking to friends, I found Shaan Saar in Orlando. Gabriel and his team have been great to work with. My daughter's instructor (Victoria) is extremely knowledgeable, versatile and takes the time to reinforce the principles so they become second-nature. I highly recommend the Shaan Saar group for anyone interested in learning the best self defense tactics and strategies.

January 18, 2023
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Reply from Shaan Saar Krav Maga Orlando

Thank you for choosing us, Tom! We are so happy you are enjoying the Evidence Based Self Defense classes that we offer. Thank you for your support.

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