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May 19, 2007 at 2:57 pm #29993j-frankMember
What effects has Krav had on you emotionally or spiritually? Have you noticed a difference in your mental processes? Has it effected your social life or political views?
Has Krav altered your personality?
May 19, 2007 at 10:40 pm #53627sean-akravMemberkrav isnt some spiritual asian martial art. The only thing it did for me was take less crap from people and be aware of my surroundings 24/7.
May 19, 2007 at 11:12 pm #53628j-frankMemberRe:
quote \”Sean_AKrav\:krav isnt some spiritual asian martial art. The only thing it did for me was take less crap from people and be aware of my surroundings 24/7.Of course it isn’t, I’m not implying that it is. But everything we do effects us on different levels, I’m curious how KM has effected others.
I’m glad you’re taking less crap from people – I think.
May 20, 2007 at 3:54 am #53630canuckMemberkrav gave me confidence, a set of testicles. also ignited a passion for fitness in me. but most importantly i fell in love with it so much that i decided to get out of the work field i was in (preschool and kindergarten) and devote my life to krav maga and to fighting.
May 20, 2007 at 4:27 am #53632jfoxMemberThats quite a difference in professions Canuck! Good for you though, your doing what you want to do with your life.
I am in Law Enforcement, and I can see a 100% improvement in my abilities to protect myself before resorting to my weapons. That alone boosts a persons confidence and in my case allows me to do my job better and safer.
And practicing 2-3 times per week gives me something to look foward to. I wasn’t the most active person before, but Krav inspired me to change that. My social circle so to speak has grown with my peers from class and on boards such as this one.
I can’t claim that Krav has totally changed my life, but it has had a positive impact on it. And in a short period of time too.
May 20, 2007 at 6:58 am #53637giant-killerMemberHmmm, I don’t think KM has changed me much as a person, just given me an opportunity to finally learn how to kick some serious ass, something I had always wanted to do. 😈
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GiantkillerMay 21, 2007 at 12:13 pm #53653smokelaw1MemberLOL, Giantkiller, yes, I have learned (or am at least on my way….passed my first level test on Saturday) to kick some serious ass.
Most importantly to me, I have found the stress releif of Krav’s intense workouts to be very very good for me mentally. I am a backpacker and climber, but also a busy professional. I can’t always get out for a three day re-charge of the mental batteries, and at times, I was getting very high strung and misreable because of this. I have noticed a definite change in this since starting Krav. Would any intense workout system have caused a similar change? Perhaps. But the comraderie of the school and the classes, along with the attitude of training that lasts well after I leave each session has ABSOLUTELY made a mental difference to me…even if not some \”spiritual Asian martial art.\”
May 21, 2007 at 4:10 pm #53655kpalenaMemberChange….hmmm
I lost 30 pounds of fat
I have a 6 pack now
I have gained a lot of lean muscleI walk with confidence
I see the world differently
I am amazed at what my body can doI have changed physically quite a bit
I am mentally more calm
Emotionally solidI owe it all to Krav.
May 21, 2007 at 6:52 pm #53657sunnysdMemberNo six pack here, except the drinking variety (maybe that’s why?) 😕
The biggest change for me is I don’t get road rage anymore.
Also better self confidence
May 21, 2007 at 7:22 pm #53658hollywoodMemberi would have to say that i am alot more calm now. situations that would have made me flip before don’t bother me as much. i guess it is self confidence or maybe just self control. either way i think i am better because of krav.
May 21, 2007 at 9:25 pm #53659giant-killerMemberNo road rage anymore? 😯 Well, I suppose I’m simply not training enough…. 😉
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GiantkillerMay 22, 2007 at 3:06 pm #53666bradmMember\”No six pack here, except the drinking variety \”
I used to have a six pack many years ago. Now I have a keg. 😆
May 22, 2007 at 3:54 pm #53668jewishfitness1976MemberFor me, I think it would be another way to re-connect with my Jewish homeland ( I have not visited Israel yet ) and to keep physically fit.
Being Jewish has opened my eyes to the special dangers that Jewish people go through everyday, even though I did not pay much attention to Israel when I was younger but now, that I am older, I noticed the dangers for Jewish Americans like myself have increased to the point that I am very concerned for myself so I am taking Krav Maga for my health and fitness needs as well as my own personal safety.
May 22, 2007 at 4:55 pm #53670smokelaw1MemberFitness:
It’s wonderful that you see Krav as a way to connect with Israel. I see it that way as well.
I was fortunate enough to spend some time there in the days and weeks leading up to the first intifada in 1987. I eagerly await the day that I go back.
Growing up as the only Jewish family with children of school age was tough on me and my two brothers. I wish I had Krav training (for youngsters) at the time. I can only imagine the horror of the world in which Imi found himself, where the consequences of a fight were far, far graver than those school-yard altercations with anti-semites.May 23, 2007 at 2:25 am #53677rregerMemberI am planning to pass on what I have learned by training to be an instructor. I have never really focused on it and I am sure it has always been there but I have developed a real conviction to champion the weak and oppressed. I can’t see any better way than teaching Krav Maga to those that walk in fear. Training to be an instructor has been tough but it has been very rewarding, especially watching newcomers progress and become more confident. I know this will sound cliche but Krav Maga has made my life full and I am grateful for its existence here in the States.
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