"It (Krav Maga) has more self defence cred than any other system we know about - and we know quite a bit about the subject!"
Combat Magazine

'The class covers a well balanced range of techniques and fitness...and makes for an excellent training environment.' A Meridian Academy student.

Welcome to the Meridian Academy website. Having started in 2003 it is one of the longest established Krav Maga clubs in the U.K.
Training at the academy will teach you practical self defence skills relevant to today, in a friendly, safe and focused environment. By products include improved fitness, increased confidence and stress reduction.
There are 4 classes a week, in Essex ( Waltham Abbey and Woodford ) and Hertfordshire (Borehamwood ), details of which are on the 'Venues & fees' page. Beginners are welcome at any time, at any venue.

Find out how one finger can defend you from an attacker by clicking on the 'Contact' page.

F.A.S.T. Stands for Fear, Adrenal, Stress, Training. It consists of two aspects; FAST Defence and FAST Combatives. They are usually taught through a variety of 3-4 hour sessions and short courses but one of the advantages of joining the Meridian Academy is having FAST incorporated into the class timetable . Apart from it's self defence aspect it also trains the student to deal with the effects of stress and adrenaline and how to turn it to your advantage.