Businesses are diversifying their wellness programs, offering activities and services such as; yoga, mindfulness, massage, team sports, counseling……… Not surprisingly, there is a growing demand for self defense training. People want the security that comes with understanding how assaults take
During our Krav Maga classes, we devote a lot of training time to defending against assaults we are unable to prevent – punches, grabs, weapon assaults etc… The preference, of course, is to avoid these situations whenever possible. This involves
Parents sometimes identify bullying prevention as one of the reasons they enroll their children in self defense classes. In some cases, bullying is obvious. Your child or school officials might simply tell you what is happening. Other times, perhaps due
.Kinesics: the study of body language We often say avoidance is the best self defense. Avoiding involves being aware of signs of danger. Vital to this is the developing field of kinesics. The body can indicate when a person is
When it comes to child or teen bullying adults are usually the last to know. Even conscientious parents and authorities (teachers, camp leaders, etc…) frequently don’t notice bullying until it is well-established or it is too late. Why does this
As self-defense practitioners we all have our favourite striking combinations. These are the ones we have frequently practiced and feel most confident performing. Some people feel very comfortable punching but are less adept at kicking. Others might want to rely
Essence. fundamental nature or inherent characteristic Safe. free of danger or injury When people talk about Krav Maga they often talk about striking, no rules, weapon defences , fitness benefits, street survival. All of these are important aspects of Krav
Krav Maga instructors strive to prepare students for real life situations. One of the greatest challenges in self-defense is managing your stress. Assaults, verbal and physical, can evoke various stress responses including: Reduced motor skills Tunnel vision Nausea Muddled thinking