Defend Cambridge Krav Maga Classes is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, offering Gi, kids, women's and MMA classes. It offers a free trial class. It is rated 5/5 from 9 Google reviews.
Head Instructor: David Slade
Welcome to Defend. Cambridge Krav Maga classes, Self Defence classes in Cambridge and Women’s Kickboxing classes in Cambridge. We are about people. Our goal is to offer honest, realistic self defence, combat fitness, functional movement and personal growth, to every type of human body that walks through our door.
Krav Maga: £69/month, Women’s Kickboxing: £55/month, Kids Self Defence: £45/month
Head Instructor
Head Instructor
Krav Maga: £69/month, Women’s Kickboxing: £55/month, Kids Self Defence: £45/month
Meadows Primary School, Kestrel Rise, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9AY, United Kingdom
Location Information
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Address: Meadows Primary School, Kestrel Rise, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9AY, United Kingdom
Led by David Slade.
Welcoming community with women's only classes and dedicated kids programs for all family members.
Conveniently located in Meadows Primary School, making it easily accessible for training.
Age Groups: 8-15 years
Details last checked: December 2025. Contact the gym directly for the current timetable and prices.
Cambridge • BJJ (Gi), No-Gi, Kids Classes, Women's Classes
Cambridge • BJJ (Gi), No-Gi, Kids Classes, Women's Classes
Cambridge • BJJ (Gi), Kids Classes, Women's Classes, MMA
No prior experience is necessary. Defend Cambridge Krav Maga Classes welcomes complete beginners and provides a supportive environment to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals.
Memberships start from £45/month. Contact us for current prices and options.
For your first class, bring comfortable athletic clothing, a water bottle, and a positive attitude. The gym can provide information about purchasing a gi (BJJ uniform) once you decide to continue training.
Yes! We offer dedicated kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs. Our programs cater to: 8-15 years
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I joined the Defend classes over 2 years ago, not quite sure what to expect but wanting to see what I could learn. A couple of years on and it is so easy to keep coming back week after week! I really enjoy that the focus isn't just on technical skills but also covers recognising behaviours and choosing an effective strategy depending on the situation you might be in. The instructors are knowledgeable, engaging and most importantly, patient. They always push you to achieve your best and my fitness and confidence have both improved hugely. Couldn't recommend giving it a go enough!
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I had zero experience with any kind of self defence techniques and was very nervous about starting but the instructors at Defend are absolutely brilliant and able to cater to all levels of skill and ability. They make you feel welcomed, push you to try your best and are very skilled instructors. They also make it a lot of fun! Can't recommend them enough!
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I have trained with Defend-km for 5 years having (for the previous 5 years) done very little since retiring from playing Rugby. Defend offers practical principles in physically being able to defend yourself and others as well as a killer workout. Both Dave and Maria will coax, cajole and crucify (if you so desire!!) you through some great drills in striking, wrestling and functional exercise to improve strength, health and well-being. I am no longer a member of a gym as this training provides all the workout I need, and let’s face it- hitting stuff is fun!