Practical self-defence for people who want to actually become capable. Classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Giants Boxing Gym, Frimley.
Real skills, built for ordinary people.Most students at KMG Hastings start with no martial arts background — and that's the point. The training is built to take ordinary people from zero to genuinely capable, not to filter for athletes.
A proven international system, not a local interpretation.Every class follows the KMG curriculum — the same internationally recognised system used in 60+ countries. Structured, levelled, and continuously refined. What you cover in your first month connects directly to what you'll be doing six months in.
Skills that build quickly, taught safely.Most students notice a real shift in confidence within the first few weeks. Contact and pressure are introduced progressively, so you build capability without being put in situations you're not ready for.
An instructor who trains where it counts.Ben holds Graduate Level 2 in the KMG system, certified in 2019. He teaches the same curriculum used across 60+ countries — not a local version of it.
Hawke's Bay's only KMG-certified club.If you're in Hastings, Napier, Havelock North or anywhere in the region — this is the only place you'll find this system taught by a certified KMG instructor.
KMG Hastings teaches the internationally recognised KMG curriculum — dynamic, real-world self-defence, not sport, not martial arts. Every technique is practical, progressive, and built around how real situations actually unfold.
Read environments early, create distance, and avoid conflict before it starts. The foundation of everything.
Effective striking fundamentals and defences against common attacks — developed under realistic pressure, not drilled in isolation.
Break free from grabs, chokes, and holds — techniques that work regardless of size or strength difference.
The KMG system integrates knife defence from beginner level — not as an advanced topic but as a core part of practical self-defence from day one.
Defend, create space, and get back to your feet if you end up on the ground — a complete part of the system.
Train your body to react with purpose when adrenaline hits — built progressively through scenario work so it becomes instinctive.
Verbal boundary-setting, positioning, and reading a situation before it turns physical. The goal is always to avoid — this is the most important skill.
Defending yourself is one thing. Defending someone with you — a partner, a child, a friend — is a different set of considerations. Covered as part of the curriculum.
Pick Tuesday or Thursday and book online. No paperwork, no commitment — just show up in comfortable clothes.
You'll be introduced to the group and trained alongside everyone else. One session tells you everything.
Sign up for $100/month — no lock-in, cancel any time. Unlimited Tuesday and Thursday sessions included.
Most members train twice a week. You'll feel the difference quickly — sharper awareness, more confidence, real skills that stick.
No experience needed — pick a session and we'll take it from there.
"As a husband and father, knowing I've got the tools to handle myself and protect my family if a situation ever comes up is priceless. Ben runs a welcoming but no-nonsense environment — you're supported, but also held to account to get the techniques right and apply them under pressure. If you take protecting yourself and your loved ones seriously, this is where you want to train."
"His classes are fun, high-energy, realistic, and scenario driven. Whether it's defending against armed threats, multiple attackers, or building mental resilience, Ben knows how to prepare you. The KMG Hastings club has a great vibe — training sessions are always a positive experience."
"Great bunch of people, who have heaps of fun while learning essential self defence skills! A brilliant club!"
The people at KMG Hastings aren't athletes or martial artists. They're parents, professionals, shift workers, and people who've decided that feeling capable is worth investing in.
What they share is that they show up, take it seriously, and are there to actually learn something real. Over time, that group becomes one of the main reasons people stay.
The most common reason. Something happened — or might — and they want to know they can handle it. The training delivers on that, and the community keeps them coming back.
Defending yourself is one thing. Defending someone with you — a child, a partner — is a different set of considerations. That's a specific part of the curriculum, not an afterthought.
Healthcare, security, social work, and other roles where physical confrontation is a real possibility. The KMG system's emphasis on de-escalation and proportional response makes it directly applicable.
Some arrive because they've tried gyms and found them too casual or too competitive. They're looking for something demanding, structured, and worth the effort. This is that.
Instructor Ben founded KMG Hastings and has been teaching Krav Maga in Hawke's Bay since 2019. He holds Graduate Level 2 in the KMG system — certified by Krav Maga Global, the organisation that maintains instructor standards across 60+ countries worldwide.
His approach is practical, direct, and built for real people — not athletes. He's known for making complete beginners feel genuinely welcome from their first session, and for teaching techniques you understand rather than movements you just repeat.
KMG Hastings trains at Giants Boxing Gym, 42 Percival Road, Frimley, Hastings 4120. Two sessions a week, open to complete beginners.
| Tuesday | 6:00 – 7:15 pm | Core |
| Thursday | 6:00 – 7:15 pm | Core |
Giants Boxing Gym
42 Percival Road, Frimley
Hastings 4120
The boxing gym to the side of the main stadium, at the edge of the carpark.
See a session that works? Book it now.
Pick your day on the next step — takes about 30 seconds. No commitment beyond the first class.
$100/month · no lock-in · cancel any timeNo experience needed at all. Classes at KMG Hastings are structured for complete beginners — no martial arts background required. You train through drills and scenario work from day one, at a pace you're comfortable with. Most members started with zero training background.
$100 per month with no lock-in — cancel any time. That covers unlimited Tuesday and Thursday sessions. Your trial class is included — there's nothing to pay before you decide to join.
No. Fitness is a by-product of training, not a requirement to start. Classes are demanding and you will get fitter — but students arrive at every level and build from there.
KMG Hastings trains at Giants Boxing Gym, 42 Percival Road, Frimley, Hastings 4120. It's the boxing gym to the side of the main stadium, at the edge of the carpark. Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 to 7:15 pm.
Yes — members travel from Napier, Havelock North, Flaxmere, and across the wider Hawke's Bay region. KMG Hastings is the only KMG-certified Krav Maga club in the region. Giants Boxing Gym is about 20 minutes from Napier city centre.
Training is structured and supervised. Techniques are drilled progressively — you work with a partner at a pace you're both comfortable with. Krav Maga is scenario-based, not competition-based, so there's no free-fighting or point-scoring. Instructor Ben emphasises control and correct technique over aggression. The training is demanding, but the environment is controlled and the focus is always on learning.
Comfortable, flexible workout clothes — something you can move freely in. Trainers or flat-soled shoes are fine. No special equipment needed for your first session. Bring a water bottle. There's nothing to buy before you start.
Traditional martial arts and combat sports are designed around rules, belts, and competition. Krav Maga is designed around real situations — unpredictable, often involving multiple threats, weapons, or environmental factors that a ring or dojo never replicates. The KMG system trains awareness and avoidance first, and physical response only when necessary. There's no competition format, no points, no forms or kata — training is scenario-based, which is what makes it practical rather than performative.
Pick a session that works for you. No experience needed.
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