Apex Self Defense

Apex Self Defense Welcome to Apex Krav Maga, where practical self-defense meets empowerment and fitness! Your journey to confidence, strength, and safety starts here!

Apex Self Defense is a violence prevention and personal protection training provider specializing in real-world threat recognition, de-escalation, and response strategies for individuals, organizations, and community environments. Led by Master Instructor Erick Alfaro, our school is dedicated to teaching the principles and techniques of Krav Maga in a safe, supportive, and motivating environment.

At Apex Krav Maga, we believe that everyone has the right to feel safe and confident. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics of self-defense or an advanced practitioner refining your skills, our classes are designed to accommodate all levels of experience. Our curriculum focuses on real-world situations, helping you develop the mindset and skills necessary to protect yourself and your loved ones. Beyond self-defense, our programs offer a great way to improve your overall fitness, boost your mental toughness, and build a strong community with like-minded individuals. Under the expert guidance of Erick Alfaro, you'll experience dynamic training sessions that challenge you physically and mentally, ensuring that you leave each class stronger and more resilient. Join us at Apex Krav Maga and take the first step toward becoming your best self.

Congrats 🎉 Georgie on passing to Green band 👏
08/27/2026

Congrats 🎉 Georgie on passing to Green band 👏

Congrats 🎉 father and son duo John and Jacob. I’m passing to Green band 👏 ...
08/27/2026

Congrats 🎉 father and son duo John and Jacob. I’m passing to Green band 👏

Congrats 🎉Nick on passing to camo band👏
08/24/2026

Congrats 🎉Nick on passing to camo band👏

08/20/2026

Surviving an abduction or hostage situation with the acronym SURVIVE

BE PREPARED.Self-defense isn’t about living in fear. It’s about having the awareness, confidence, and skills to protect ...
08/17/2026

BE PREPARED.

Self-defense isn’t about living in fear. It’s about having the awareness, confidence, and skills to protect yourself and the people you love.

At Apex Krav Maga, we teach more than punches and kicks. We train the totality of self-defense:

👀 Awareness & Avoidance — Recognize potential problems before they become threats.
🗣️ De-escalation — Know when and how to prevent a situation from becoming physical.
🥊 Real-World Self-Defense — Simple, effective skills designed for situations where fighting may be unavoidable.
💪 Confidence Under Pressure — Learn to think, move, and take action when it matters most.
🛡️ Protection Beyond the Fight — Understand that self-defense begins long before a critical incident and continues after it.

You don’t have to be young.
You don’t have to be in great shape.
And you don’t need any previous martial arts experience.

You just have to start training.

Train today so you’re better prepared tomorrow.

📍 Apex Krav Maga
170 Fountains Way, Suite 5
St. Johns, FL 32259

🌐 www.apexkravmaga.org

08/12/2026

Self-defense is about a lot more than knowing how to fight.

At Apex Krav Maga, we teach the totality of self-defense—what you do before, during, and after a critical incident.

One of the concepts we teach is the Three Barriers of Personal Safety:

🔹 PHYSICAL – Use your environment to protect yourself. Locked doors, closed windows, lighting, distance, and physical obstacles can all make you a harder target.

🔹 VISUAL – It’s not just about you looking at the world—it’s about the world looking at you. Your posture, awareness, confidence, and demeanor can communicate that you are alert and prepared.

🔹 SITUATIONAL – Make safety-conscious decisions before a problem develops. Build good habits, recognize potential danger early, and avoid unnecessarily putting yourself in a compromised position.

The best self-defense situation is the one you recognize, avoid, or prevent before it ever becomes physical.

But sometimes prevention fails.

That’s why we also train our students to respond effectively during a critical incident—and understand what to do afterward.

Prevention. Response. Survival.

That’s the difference between simply learning techniques and developing a complete self-defense skill set.

🥋 Come train with us at Apex Krav Maga and learn practical skills designed for the real world.

📍 170 Fountains Way, Suite 5
St. Johns, FL 32259

🌐 www.apexkravmaga.org

Congrats 🎉 Sheila on passing to orange band 👏
08/12/2026

Congrats 🎉 Sheila on passing to orange band 👏

Congrats 🎉Steve on earning orange band👏
08/05/2026

Congrats 🎉Steve on earning orange band👏

🅿️ APEX KRAV MAGA SAFETY TIP: PARKING LOT SAFETYParking lots are transitional spaces where distractions can make us vuln...
08/03/2026

🅿️ APEX KRAV MAGA SAFETY TIP: PARKING LOT SAFETY

Parking lots are transitional spaces where distractions can make us vulnerable. A little awareness and preparation can help you recognize and avoid a problem before it becomes physical.

🔹 Choose your spot wisely. Park in a well-lit, visible area whenever possible. Before parking, notice occupied vehicles or anyone lingering nearby.

🔹 Pause before exiting. Keep your doors locked and take a few seconds to look around. If something doesn’t seem right, stay inside and reassess.

🔹 Head up. Phone down. Once outside, walk with purpose while scanning your surroundings. Avoid becoming absorbed in your phone.

🔹 Keep a hand free. If you’re carrying bags, groceries, or other items, try to keep at least one hand available.

🔹 Be ready before returning. Have your keys accessible before reaching your vehicle. Scan around and between nearby cars as you approach.

🔹 Protect your personal space. Pay attention to anyone approaching you. Create distance early and use a firm verbal command such as “STOP! STAY BACK!” if necessary. Move toward safety and be prepared to defend yourself if you cannot escape.

🔹 Stay aware while loading. Loading groceries, packages, or helping children into the vehicle can create tunnel vision. Keep looking around and checking behind you.

🔹 Get in, lock up, and go. Once inside, lock your doors and leave when safe. Avoid sitting in your parked vehicle distracted by your phone.

🥋 Remember: The best self-defense starts before the fight.

Awareness → Avoidance → Distance → Action

Apex Krav Maga
Real-world self-defense for real life.

Congrats 🎉 Ella and Ava for passing to orange band 👏
07/01/2026

Congrats 🎉 Ella and Ava for passing to orange band 👏

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170 Fountains Way #5
Saint Johns, FL
32259

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+19047705330

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