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Krav Maga is more popular today than it’s ever been, and it stands to reason that there’s a growing number of people who want to learn these self-defense skills for themselves. But Krav Maga doesn’t come with an instruction booklet, or with headgear and knee-pads: there’s a lot a person needs to learn in order to do it right, and jumping into it half-cocked can lead to frustration. So, can you learn Krav Maga at Read more…

There’s no question that working with a personal trainer at the gym is a more effective way to get fit than hitting the bench press all by your lonesome -- and there’s also no question that Krav Maga is one of the most intense and well-proven self-defense disciplines on the planet. What might these two statements have to do with each other, you ask? More than you’d think: a person only has so much time Read more…

Sometimes the best way to learn is by watching: paying attention to how a master of Krav Maga pulls off a move that’s been giving you trouble can improve your training by leaps and bounds. And even if visual edification isn’t your bag, it can still be fun to watch some precise self-defense technique in action. Here’s a list of the best self-defense videos from Krav Maga Worldwide. Watch and learn, and empower yourself like Read more…

In late 2017, the World Health Organization reported that 1 in 3 women, roughly 35% worldwide, has experienced physical and/or sexual abuse in her lifetime. Despite efforts to put an end to various forms of assault, women are still being targeted at an alarming rate. At Krav Maga Worldwide, we’re passionate about training women to defend themselves against attackers, and that’s why we have classes devoted entirely to self-defense for women. Here are just six Read more…

From deciding on a discipline to finding the right gym, there are so many things to consider when you finally decide that you want to enroll in self-defense classes. Few aspects of this decision are as important as selecting the person who will become your new self-defense instructor. If you’re considering an instructor, here are seven important questions to ask before you enroll. How Experienced Are They? It should go without saying, but a self-defense Read more…

No one wants to feel helpless – no matter their gender, their age, or what city they live in. Feeling safe and being able to protect yourself and the people you care about is a life skill that is needed more and more in today’s world. Unfortunately, the discussion about self-defense rarely focuses on senior citizens. It is estimated that 1 in 6 senior citizens will experience some form of abuse or violence, including physical Read more…

The world can be a scary place. It doesn't matter if you are an adult or a child, a man or a woman, a city-dweller or suburban commuter. Danger can lurk anywhere, and it's easy to feel helpless and powerless to stop it. Many gyms and martial arts schools claim to provide the ultimate in survival and defense training, but students often walk away feeling as vulnerable as before. If you actually want to reap Read more…

It’s an unfortunate reality: being a woman means that you’re likely to find yourself in vulnerable positions more often than men. For women, the need to be on constant alert is palpable and real. With that in mind, learning effective self-defense techniques is critical and can save your life. There are several disciplines to consider when it comes to self-defense, and they are all beneficial. These disciplines promote self-esteem, confidence, camaraderie among women, and, of Read more…

There are many types of self-defense programs, and each has its own rituals and its own system of movements. Whether it be Karate, Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, or boxing, people are drawn to these disciplines for a variety of reasons. However, in the end, the point of learning self-defense is -- as the name suggestions -- to defend yourself. That is what sets Krav Maga apart from the other forms of self-defense. Krav Maga is not a Read more…