The Importance of Preparedness in the Current Climate

The Importance of Preparedness in the Current Climate In our journey through Lee Morrison’s Tier 1 Civilian program, we’ve explored the potential within us to rise above the average civilian’s response in crisis situations. As we venture further, we confront a pivotal question that Morrison challenges us with: In the current climate, could dedicated study and training significantly improve your…

Being Prepared Leads to a Peaceful Life

In an era where uncertainty seems to be the only certainty, the sense of vulnerability can be overwhelming. The world’s growing unpredictability isn’t just a perception but a reality that many face daily. Amidst this, East Texas Krav Maga stands as a beacon of empowerment, offering not just self-defense skills but a pathway to a more peaceful and confident life.

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.

How Not to Freeze

Overcoming Fear: How Not to Freeze“Every man is scared in his first action…the real hero is the man who fights even though he’s scared. Some get over their fright in a minute under fire; others take an hour; for some it takes days; but a real man will never let the fear of death overpower…” -General George Patton There are people…

Preparing to Face Fear through Krav Maga

    Preparing to Face Fear through Krav Maga Fear happens. It can shut you down, or you can train for its eventuality so that your body knows how to respond even when your heart is pounding and the stakes are high. East Texas Krav Maga uses principle based training to help overcome fear. When you have trained for the worst your mind…

Good Fear vs Bad Fear

Fear sucks, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. It’s a powerful motivator that can keep us alive. It motivates us to wear our seatbelts and avoid certain parts of town late at night.   Fear management expert Tony Blauer says how you learn to cope with fear could be the most important thing you do, both in your…

Fear 101

The Problem with Fear At East Texas Krav Maga we teach students to defend themselves. We often find what brought those students to our door is fear. They know deep down inside we live in a violent society where bad people do bad things. As we work with them toward their goals, we often uncover other fears that have to…

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…

New Student’s Guide to Krav Maga Training

New Student Guide to training in Krav MagaWhen you take your first few classes at East Texas Krav Maga, you’ll most likely feel exhilarated and empowered. Students leave their very first class with knowledge they could use if they were choked, picked up or dragged. Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces because it works,…