The new Krav Maga Fight class begins next week Wednesday, 10/3, at 7:30PM. (Reminder: the Wednesday evening Krav Maga Fundamentals class moves to 6:30PM.) Please read through the details below before attending the class.
MacDonald Academy of Martial Arts
Kenpo Karate, Krav Maga, and Fitness for the Boston / Watertown area
Thanks to all who attended last Saturday’s launch of the Krav Maga Scenarios class! We hope it was both fun and informative.
Continuing with defenses from a seated position, this week’s scenario will be…
DEFENDING AGAINST CHOKE/GRAB ATTACKS WHILE SITTING IN A CHAIR
Post requests for future scenarios to the comments below!
We will be conducting a Level 1 test on Friday, October 19, 6pm. Depending on the number of students, the test typically takes 2-3 hours with minimal breaks. If you have trained all of the Level 1 curriculum and would like to test, please sign up using the form below.
All students are welcome to watch the test or participate alongside the students testing. Even if you’re not being graded, the test is an excellent review of the curriculum as well as an intense physical and mental challenge.
We will have prep classes as we near the test. Review the Level 1 Curriculum and bring any questions to class so that we can help you best prepare. You can also post any questions to the comments below.
Also check this out: Krav Maga Testing Tips.
Good luck!
Saturday morning Krav Maga returns to the schedule this Saturday, 9/22.
This will still be an all-levels class, but we are changing the format to focus on environment- and scenario-based drills. We want to apply Krav Maga principles to “what-if” situations not necessarily directly addressed by the curriculum. The topic for our first training session will be…
DEFENDING PUNCH ATTACKS WHILE SITTING IN A CHAIR
Once we build some momentum with attendance, we’d like to have content for the class driven by students. Perhaps we’ll set up some kind of virtual suggestion box where you can submit your very own 27 Ninjas Questions.
But first, you must come to Saturday morning classes!
In Part I of this two-part article, I expounded on the virtues and shortcomings of the training programs I used for my first three Krav Maga instructor training courses. In Part II, I will focus on the program I put together for Expert Series I using Joel Jamieson‘s Ultimate MMA Conditioning.
For those looking for a program laid out in sets and reps, this is not it. If you’re looking to buy a new book and start training next week, stop reading this and get to work, ’cause you’ve got some studying and planning to do. This program is not Durden-approved; we’re all unique and beautiful snowflakes. Joel’s view is, “The only way to see dramatic and continuing results from your training efforts is to build a program based on your individual needs, goals, and abilities. Following a generic training program, not designed around these factors, will never lead to the best results. In fact, these types of programs can even do more harm than good.”
Knowing this, keep in mind that the specifics of the program as detailed here were tailored to my specific needs. Your mileage may vary greatly. It should also go without saying that this training would not have been as effective without the proper recovery and nutrition. Refer back to Part I for my nutrition guidelines. Recovery involved that nutrition, 8+ hours of sleep whenever possible, and foam rolling.
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MacDonald Academy of Martial Arts
6 Riverside St
Watertown, MA 02472 · USA
phone: 617.923.4248
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