Decision-Making Under Stress: How Krav Maga Builds Confident, Quick-Thinking TeensWhy Most People Freeze in Crisis & How Training Fixes ItHave you ever been so nervous that your mind just… went blank? Maybe during a test, a public speech, or a stressful confrontation?Now imagine your teen in a real-life emergency—someone grabs them, approaches them aggressively, or an unexpected crisis unfolds. Would…

Training Smart When Injured: Mental Reps & AdaptationIn Krav Maga, we train to be strong, resilient, and prepared for anything. But what happens when an injury sidelines you? Many students make the mistake of stopping completely, thinking they can’t train at all. In reality, injuries don’t have to halt your progress—they just shift how you train.Elite athletes, professional fighters, and…

When 100% Effort Is Required (And Why It Matters)Most Krav Maga training follows a structured progression: Crawl, Walk, Run—building skills gradually to ensure you develop proper technique, reaction time, and the ability to fight under stress. But there are moments when holding back isn’t an option.Real violence doesn’t happen at 60% effort. When an attacker is trying to hurt or…

The Run Phase – Pressure Testing & Decision-Making”React Instinctively Under Pressure”At this point, you’ve built a strong foundation in the Crawl and Walk Phases, and you’ve learned how structured partner training helps bridge the gap between cooperative drills and real-world application. Now, it’s time to test everything under pressure.The Run Phase is where your skills are put to the test.…

Structured Partner Training in Krav Maga: ETKM’s Progressive Approach to Realistic DrillsThe Importance of Partner Drills in Krav MagaEffective self-defense training is not just about practicing techniques in isolation—it’s about learning to apply them dynamically against a resisting opponent. At East Texas Krav Maga (ETKM), we follow a structured approach to skill progression, ensuring that students develop proficiency through the…