Every class is a unique experience that equips you with invaluable life skills whilst pushing you to your limit. It’s only my third month in training and as a petite young woman, I already feel more empowered! Etienne and his team are simply brilliant and always willing to help you do better and become better. They’re able to personalize each group lesson, helping you reach your full potential and grow. I would highly recommend it, no matter your size, age, or fitness level. A really fun, helpful and knowledgeable community of people!

TrueKrav is a great place if you want to learn how to defend yourself. The trainers offer a no nonsense approach. The classes offer a range of support from other instructors to members - everyone is ready to help you learn and push you out of your comfort zone. Highly recommend attending a few sessions to learn some self defence.

My daughter and I attended a Truekrav workshop today, which was two hours long. It contained just the right balance of information and then practical exercises on how to potentially disarm a gun or knife wielding assailant. Self - defense is neither glamorized nor romanticized. The facts are presented and techniques are taught by the owner of the studio, Etienne and his fellow trainers. The atmosphere is calm, not intimidating and focused. All the trainers are soo professional, courteous and skilled. All in all, a very worthwhile experience. had an idea of the steps that go into deciding what to do if confronted by a gun wielding assailant or someone with a knife

I am not one to spontaneously join anything really, and after my trial class at Tru Krav I made the decision then and there to join. The value of skills and knowledge gained from these classes are undeniable. This community and the instructors truly care about your safety and well-being, unlike most self defense classes which, in my experience, have really only been about the money. I couldn't recommend anything more, honestly, and I am so glad I decided to try something new the day I did the trial class.

The best, most realistic and professional selfdefense training I ever had. I have been training with Truekrav for 3 years and I can say that the trainers definitely prepare you for real life situations. It prepares you for all sort of attacks, ranging from a gun to a stick. At Truekrav they welcome you with open arms, they truly care about you and your growth and consider you as part of the Truekrav family from day one. I highly recommend Truekrav to anyone!

Krav Maga sparked my interest when watching Israeli movies. I joined True Krav and never been disappointed. I learnt self defense techniques, my fitness levels improved, and I had lots of fun! Krav Maga increases your skill and confidence – it is excellent for kids and adults. I recommend Etienne and his team highly.

100% recommended!! I really enjoyed every class I had at this school, there is a lot of camaraderie and the training is as thorough and demanding as I like. 💪 I'm leaving the country with the satisfaction of having learned a new, useful and fun sport. Thanks for everything truekrav family! 🤗

I was fortunate enough to attend a workshop by Truekrav. The owner was very direct, but approachable and accommodating and one can see the team takes what they do seriously. Can definitely recommend!

If you really want to learn self defense, this school is serious about teaching you the skills. Training is tough but excellent.

I lead a very active life but crime in Cape Town has hit too close to home for me. I had a home invasion one evening when I was sleeping. Suddenly I felt completely unsafe in a city that I used to live in care-free. I decided to seek out training at Truekrav and it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have gained so much in terms of learning self defence and I can’t recommend them enough. They more than delivered on what they promised me before I signed up, and that is very rare today.

A thorough and realistic approach to self-defense. From a women's perspectiva, this training is very empowering. You need to be tough to train, just like you need to be tough to survive - and if you're not yet, this training will toughen you up!

In my opinion the best self defence school in Cape Town. All techniques are based on reality and are practical and effective. No choreographed fancy stuff that only works in Hollywood. Just pure raw self defense. Expect to get a great workout in as well.

My absolute favorite workout sesh of the week! Both Etienne & Dylan are kings. I came out testing it out given my Israeli heritage as figured it couldn't hurt to acquire these skills while living in Cape Town. You get a kickass workout and some killer (literally) moves built into your core memory - couldn't recommend it more. I go privately b/c of my work sched but would have loved to join the group sessions too. If you try out anything new this month - have it be THIS.

What an absolute delight and pleasure having Etienne at our office to come and instruct our company of all Women as part of our Women’s Month empowerment. As a team we have all shared around our lunch table our experiences and what “to do” from what we have heard from here and there, but absolutely nothing could have prepared us for the absolute truth that Etienne shared with us. There was no sugarcoating the realities that we face in our country on a daily basis, nor the reality of what can happen when you are faced with a life and death situation. We quickly realised that a lot of the stuff we thought we knew was nowhere near going to help us when faced with danger. We all really appreciated the time and attention Etienne took to explain everything to us as well as showing us, even doing so with all the scenarios we threw at him. One thing that we all took away from our time with Etienne was how to distinguish between your possessions and your life and how to deal with both of these situations appropriately. Our mentally and thoughts around self-defence has completely been changed by our time spent with Etienne and we all walked away from our session feeling empowered. If you are looking to get some self-defence lessons, or if you want to know how best to fight for your life if there is ever a need to, we can with absolute certainty recommend Etienne!!!! The Mamela Team

I had the best experience training here. The trainers are thorough, patient, and extremely competent. Additionally, all of the classmates are super friendly and challenge you. It’s so nice to be a part of a community where everyone is working to better themselves and build each other up. Thank you TrueKrav!

This school is excellent. Etienne and his team have a format that is intense and doesn’t shy away from the realities of what you can face, but at the same time takes safety very seriously and everyone can feel welcome whatever their level. It’s also a great option if, like me, you are visiting Cape Town and want to continue training while abroad. I’ll be back for sure.