MacDonald Academy of Martial Arts
Kenpo Karate, Krav Maga, and Fitness for the Boston / Watertown area
The following class times will be in a workshop format to review for the upcoming Level 1 test:
Be sure to print out the Level 1 curriculum and bring it to class with any questions.
Don’t fret, this doesn’t mean you won’t get a good workout 😉
The Black Belt Spectacular will be held at Watertown Middle School (map below) on Friday, March 2.
Doors open at 7pm
Ceremony begins at 7:15pm
This is a free, public event.
Defenses against straight punches are among the most difficult skills to acquire. If it seems we spend a lot of time training Inside Defenses, you’re right, we do. This skill is both hard-earned and perishable; you can’t train it enough. Inside Defense is a cornerstone of the Level 1 curriculum because the concept and mechanics are foundational to many higher-level Krav Maga techniques. Think about it as the opposite of the Patches O’Houlihan approach…
Note that what follows is a discussion of the technical aspects of Inside Defense, not a tutorial. There is no substitute for qualified instruction and hard training!
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 [printer friendly / PDF] and bring any questions to class so that we may help you best prepare. You can also post any questions to the comments below.
Good luck!
Our instructors are highly trained and certified in their respective disciplines. Brian … Learn More
We're proud of our achievements as a school and in the community. Awards: We've been voted "Best of the Best" Martial Arts in Watertown - from 2003 through 2013! MSA and GKM are survey … Learn More
