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 —…

Why Women’s Self-Defense Is Not Enough

Straight Talk on Women’s Self-Defense and Domestic Violence How big a concern is violent crime for women in Texas? Late last year Texas DPS released a Texas crime analysis with chilling statistics. In 2016, there was one murder every six hours and a rape every 40 minutes. Every 16 minutes someone committed a robbery, and every 7 minutes a Texan…

How Krav Maga Fundamentally Changed Me

For those of you who have known me both prior to and during my Krav Maga training, you probably have recognized a change (or many) in me as a person. It is my desire to help you understand the changes that I have experienced, the heart behind why I am so thankful I started taking classes, and why I feel…

How 30 Days of Krav Maga Will Change Your Life

You’ll get fit and learn to defend yourself against any kind of attack, but the most important thing Krav Maga will change is your mind. Sharpen Your Mind You’ll get fit and learn to defend yourself against any kind of attack, but the most important thing Krav Maga will change is your mind.

7 Krav Maga Techniques that Make You a Weapon

Right now, if someone attacked you, could you get to your weapon? Carrying a gun or pepper spray isn’t a bad idea, but it can create a false sense of security. Most violent attacks happen suddenly, so time is a luxury you might not have. Your attacker isn’t going to wait while you dig around in your purse or vehicle.…