Krav Maga Classes Near Paignton

Learn practical Krav Maga and self-defence in Paignton with Maverick Combatives. Friendly classes for beginners, adults and teenagers aged 11+, focused on real-world personal safety.

Our Paignton classes are ideal for anyone looking to learn practical self-defence without the pressure of competition. Training combines the principles of Krav Maga and Urban Combatives, helping students develop skills that are simple, effective and suitable for real-life situations.

Every class is taught in a welcoming atmosphere where beginners can learn at their own pace. You’ll improve confidence, awareness and decision-making through structured coaching and realistic partner drills, all delivered with safety as a priority.

Whether your goal is personal protection, increased confidence or a new way to stay active, Maverick Combatives provides a supportive place to learn.

Book Your First Session

Book your first session or view the timetable for Plymouth and Torbay classes.

Our local venue

Weekly classes take place at:

Christ Church

Christ Church, Torquay Road, Paignton TQ3 2AA

Conveniently located within Paignton, the venue is easy to reach on foot, by car or by public transport. Students also travel from Torquay, Brixham, Newton Abbot and Totnes to train here each week.

Parking is available nearby, making attending classes simple and convenient.

Who Are These Classes For?

Our Paignton students come from many different backgrounds. These classes are suitable for:

Everyone trains at their own pace, with no pressure to compete.

What You'll Learn

Every class develops practical skills that can be applied in everyday situations. You’ll learn:

Training combines technical instruction with realistic partner drills to help students understand not only how techniques work but when they should be used.

Why Students Choose Our Paignton Classes

Students from across Torbay enjoy training with Maverick Combatives because we provide:

Whether your goal is personal safety, fitness or learning a valuable life skill, you’ll find a positive training environment where you can continue to improve week after week.

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Raymond Munro
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Russell is a great instructor and teacher with a wealth of knowledge and experience. As well as basic, strong, effective techniques there is emphasis on embodying the conscious awareness, intention and willpower necessary for prevailing in real world situations. The group is friendly and focused. I highly recommend Maverick Combatives.
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Becky Abraham
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Russell is a great instructor, learning self defense and also mindset skills has really been helping me build my confidence in life and feel better in myself too. Fun & hands on class!
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Julie Walters
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Russell is a brilliant instructor, if you want to learn self defence, gain confidence and get fitter come along and see, it’s a friendly environment
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Mateus Burns
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The instructor Russell is passionate about what he teaches hes. The classes are fun, structured and well informed. I feel that you learn something from every class. I would recommend Maverick Combatives if your looking to sharpen up your fitness, self protection ability and selfawareness. Also you get to meet new people. Highly recommend.
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Jeremy Aspinall
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Russell is a great instructor and this is a very practical class to build confidence, technique and fitness for men and women, in case you are ever in a life threatening situation. It's also great fun.
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Phil Heydon
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I’ve been training with Russel for over a year and the classes have been fantastic. They’ve helped me improve massively and given me a lot more confidence. I’d highly recommend anyone to come along and try their first session.
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Hannah Dart
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Great place to learn self defence skills and vibe with friendly people..Russell is well educated across many types of combat sports and teaches not just the flow of defence, he teaches why it matters and what to do after. Each week has a lovely vibe, first session is free... Bonus !! 🙂
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Jack Isaacs
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Very friendly environment and a great way to boost your fitness and confidence.
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Greg Atkins
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Actual Krav Maga! Not any pathetic watered down crap! And Instructor Russell Sharpe, also brings one of the best self protection systems to Krav Maga, Urban Combatives! Which is a must try, and genuinely on of the most impressive systems out there. YouTube it.

FAQs

No. Maverick Combatives welcomes complete beginners as well as people with previous martial arts experience. Sessions are structured so you can work at a sensible pace.