Krav and Pregnancy

[CMChick04]

How many of you women out there have done Krav through your pregnancy? Just curious.

[stevetuna]

I looked like I was in my second trimester when I started Krav Maga...

Quite seriously, I don't know that I'd want a woman who is pregnant in one of my classes. I feel that the danger of incidental contact would far outweigh the benefits of training.

I would urge any pregnant woman who wanted to keep training to speak with her doctor and see if participation in a fitness class would be appropriate. Also, I'd really stress that she modify any and all techniques as needed and to rest whenever she felt that she should.

[mara_jade]

I dunno how you could train while pregnant. Other than taking Core Mix (yoga and pilates), the other classes to me would be just too risky.

[Jeremy Stafford]

My wife took class through the first 4 months or so, until the belly started to get in the way of the kicks. Even after that, she kept up with the Bas cd. She tested for green when our third boy was 3 or four months old. There's no tolerating slackers in the Stafford compound!

[Giant Killer]

I guess you could do things such as hitting the bag, or maybe focus mitts, things that don't require much contact. Maybe KM defenses very slowly. But accidents happen and even things such as holding a kicking shield for a partner (even to the side), can shake you up pretty much. A knee could land during a defense... I don't know, sounds pretty risky. Maybe just train on your own, with a friend/husband or so, which would be more controlled...

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[Rick Prado]

I don't think I have ever gotten pregnant during a class, so that's good!

[Giant Killer]

Seems like you've never taken the KM groundfighting class then.... ;)

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[vwr32]

Originally Posted by Giant Killer

Seems like you've never taken the KM groundfighting class then.... ;)

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So THAT'S what happens in those classes? Might have to sing up when I get better

[Giant Killer]

Well, if you are going to "sing up", make it a romantic tune...

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[vwr32]

Originally Posted by Giant Killer

Well, if you are going to "sing up", make it a romantic tune...

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lol, i'm having some difficulties with typing... thanks for pointing out my typos tho.

[Giant Killer]

Sure, what are internet friends for?

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[ita]

I can think of at least one LA student who trained pregnant--I think she trained until she ran out of people to partner with her. Tested for green belt pregnant too, if I recall correctly.

Of course, her three kids are students, and one of them is an instructor now.

[Giant Killer]

Testing while pregnant? What about the sparring portion? So if you were fighting a pregnant woman, would this count as fighting multiple opponents, as she would have an extra little person kicking inside the womb?

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[CMChick04]

Originally Posted by ita

I can think of at least one LA student who trained pregnant--I think she trained until she ran out of people to partner with her. Tested for green belt pregnant too, if I recall correctly.

Of course, her three kids are students, and one of them is an instructor now.

Interesting... my husband and I train together so I wonder if we just partnered up all the time, then it might work out. I don't need to worry about it right now anyhow...

[KMKY]

"So if you were fighting a pregnant woman, would this count as fighting multiple opponents,"

LOL - Giantkiller i actually just spit a bit of coffee at my computer screen

[Giant Killer]

I think it's a fair question. Never been pregnant myself, but I hear some of those little ones can kick pretty hard.... ;)

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[JS]

As my husband mentioned in another post, I trained until I was almost 5 months pregnant. My doctor said that since I have been training in Krav for 2 years prior to my pregnancy that my body was familiar with it and that I would be OK to continue to train. Of Course I didn't fight and I also wouldn't hold any of the bags. I worked in with a threesome and took it very easy.
I had no problems.

[mara_jade]

Hi JS

Just wanted to welcome you to the forum! Nice to see another KM Diva around

[CMChick04]

Originally Posted by JS

As my husband mentioned in another post, I trained until I was almost 5 months pregnant. My doctor said that since I have been training in Krav for 2 years prior to my pregnancy that my body was familiar with it and that I would be OK to continue to train. Of Course I didn't fight and I also wouldn't hold any of the bags. I worked in with a threesome and took it very easy.
I had no problems.

Thanks for the response. I did talk to my instructor about it and I'm feeling a lot more confident that I'll be able to continue my training.

[shooter]

I have a student who was training while being pregnant. She came to training on thursday, give birth on sunday, and was back training monday a week later.. Needless to say she is testing for G5 very soon..

And it was her 3rd child so she knew her own body rather well. She did most of the stuff in trainig but was walking around with a thai belly pad for much of the time..

Mightbe not reccomended, but then again we vikings are a little, ehh, different.. :)

[mara_jade]

Just wanted to welcome you to the forum shooter. The more the merrier

[shooter]

Originally Posted by mara_jade

Just wanted to welcome you to the forum shooter. The more the merrier

Thanx, I have been around for many years though.. :) This is just the first post on the new forum. Has been a while since I posted.

[CJs Dad]

Originally Posted by JS

As my husband mentioned in another post, I trained until I was almost 5 months pregnant. My doctor said that since I have been training in Krav for 2 years prior to my pregnancy that my body was familiar with it and that I would be OK to continue to train. Of Course I didn't fight and I also wouldn't hold any of the bags. I worked in with a threesome and took it very easy.
I had no problems.

Mrs Stafford