Why Courage is more important than Motivation and Confidence.

Motivation, Confidence, and Courage are three important concepts that are often interchanged and misunderstood. Each of them has a significant role to play in achieving our goals and overcoming obstacles. While motivation and confidence are important, it is courage that enables us to get past and through difficult things.

Empowering Teenage Girls with Krav Maga Training

Empowering Teenage Girls: The Importance of Learning Krav Maga As young girls transition into adolescence, they face a myriad of challenges, from physical and emotional changes to navigating complex social dynamics. One aspect of personal development that often goes overlooked, however, is the importance of self-defense. Krav Maga, a highly effective martial art and self-defense system, has gained popularity in recent…

"Train More…Fear Less!" Not just a mantra, It's in our DNA.

“Train More…Fear Less!” Not just a mantra, It’s in our DNA.Krav Maga is a self-defense system that focuses on practical techniques to protect oneself in real-life situations. At the heart of Krav Maga training is the mantra “Train More…Fear Less!” This philosophy is based on the idea that the more a person trains, the more confident and capable they become,…

Understanding Physiology & Psychology of Violence for Krav Maga students

The book “On Combat” written by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman can be a valuable resource for Krav Maga students as it provides insights into the psychology of violence and how it affects the body and mind. In addition, Cooper’s Color Code, which is discussed in the book, can be an essential tool for mental awareness and preparedness.

Sparring Principles

          LEVEL 6 Curriculum  HandgunsBasic Handgun Defense PrinciplesBasic Gun Threat from Front (Dead-Side Option)Basic Gun Threat from Front “Cupping” Defense (Live-Side Option)Gun Threat with Shirt Grab (Centerline)Gun Threat with Shirt Grab (Short Side to Left)Gun Threat with Hand at Chest (Space for Redirection)Gun Threat with Hand at Chest (No Space for Redirection)Gun Threat with Push (Short…

          KRAV MAGA INFO The Krav Maga System Krav Maga has a worldwide reputation as being an ideal means of defending one’s life or the life of a third party, whether the threat involves unarmed assailants, armed assailants, or multiple assailants. The Krav Maga system has received exceptional international recognition as the leading modern-day innovative and highly…

Goals for ETKM Levels

ETKM Goals for each Training Level of Krav MagaLEVEL ONE (Yellow Belt)Striking and Movement – basic striking for self defense (straight punches, elbows, knees, kicks); basic stance and movementControl – Head and Neck control, Arm Drag, Duck UnderSelf Defense – Defend against basic chokes and rear headlock, Basic punch defense against straight and haymaker punches, Defense against basic takedownsGround —…

Firearms use in Self Defense

In an analysis, 482 firearms self-defense incidents were examined. All involved the use of firearms by private citizens in self defense or defense of others. No law enforcement related incidents were included.

Tool Development

          TOOL DEVELOPEMENTWhile developing an unarmed combative s arsenal, it’s important to understand that your ENTIRE body is comprised of useful tools. Training with no limitations, IE reality based personal protection, should encompass ALL of the tools available to you. However, bear in mind that not every strike is a debilitating knockout blow. For example, using…

What if Your Family was Attacked.

If someone attacked your family, would you be an asset or a liability? If the unthinkable happened, and a criminal stood in front of you threatening to harm the people you love most, would you know what to do? We thought about starting this article with statistics on crime in East Texas, but this isn’t really about other people being…