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Krav Maga “Dress Code” Reminder

07.14.11 By Patrick 1 Comment

Not appropriate attire, Captain.
Not appropriate attire, Captain.

Sorry, the nonconformist in me, too, wants to smash things at the mention of dress codes. For lack of a better phrase, though, that’s what we need to address.

This is a gentle reminder that all students in Krav Maga classes are asked to wear either a Krav Maga Worldwide shirt, a plain white shirt, or a plain black shirt. Krav shirts are available for purchase at the school or online from KMW-approved vendors. And don’t forget your clean, dry mat shoes!

If you’re ever in doubt about this or similar issues, please consult the Krav Maga FAQ or ask an instructor.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Filed Under: Announcements & News, Krav Maga News Tagged With: POLICY

Summer Break Workout 07.08.11

07.08.11 By Patrick Leave a Comment

  • For two 3-minute rounds: Jump rope or do a combination of jumping jacks, high knees, heels up, etc.
  • Skills Work: Practice bursting forward from a neutral position delivering a simultaneous defense and counter, i.e. 360° Defense. Train both sides and use a mirror if you can.
  • Do each of the following using the Tabata protocol (8 rounds of 20 sec work, 10 sec rest), no additional rest between exercises. So, you’ll do each exercise for 4 min, totaling 16 min for the workout.
    • Burpees
    • V-Ups or Toe Touches
    • Bas Rutten combo #4 (jab, cross, left hook, cross) as fast as possible with the good form and full extension you practiced yesterday, no pause between repetitions. If you have a heavy bag and can put gloves on in the 10 sec before this exercise begins, go for it.
    • Sprawls

Here’s an online Tabata timer. There are also mp3 downloads.

Filed Under: Kenpo News, Krav Maga News, Strength & Conditioning, Training Tagged With: burpees, circuit, core, metcon, Ross Enamait

Summer Break Workout 07.07.11

07.07.11 By Patrick Leave a Comment

  • Experiment with some of these warm-up ideas.
  • Skills Work: Shadow Boxing. Concentrate on footwork and balance. Keep your chin down, elbows in tight, keep your hands up. Do this for at least four 3-min rounds with a minute rest between.
  • Farmer’s Walk: Pick up two heavy objects an walk with them for as long as you can. Set them down when you can’t hold them any longer. (Don’t go to absolute failure and drop them on your toes!) Rest 2–5 min. Do 3 sets total.
    Suggestions: Use kettlebells, dumbbells, iron plates, cinder blocks, water jugs, toddlers…
    For an extra challenge for your core, experiment with carrying on only one side and trying to keep your torso as straight as possible.
  • Pick up and hold a large, heavy object for 5 min. The heavier and more awkward the better. You can change your grips, walk around, or do whatever you want while holding it, just don’t set it down.
    Suggestions: sandbag, water-filled Swiss ball, a wild boar* (like this, not this).
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    *Wear your sparring gear and attempt at your own risk.

Filed Under: Kenpo News, Krav Maga News, Strength & Conditioning, Training Tagged With: kettlebells, Ross Enamait

July 2011 Krav Maga Syllabus

07.05.11 By Patrick Leave a Comment

The July 2011 syllabus is subject to change. This post will be updated throughout the month.

Questions? Post to the comments!

View the Syllabus »

Filed Under: Combatives, Groundfighting/Grappling, Krav Maga News, Training Tagged With: stick, syllabus

Law Enforcement Only Seminar 07.23.11

07.05.11 By Patrick

Krav Maga Worldwide Force Training Division
Brian MacDonald, certified under the Krav Maga Force Training Division, will be conducting a law enforcement seminar on Saturday, July 23, from 10am-12pm. This seminar is free and will cover basic combatives, self-defense, and weapons retention techniques as they apply to law enforcement use of force.

***Due to the classified nature of the training, this seminar is open to sworn law enforcement officers only***

For more information on Krav Maga for law enforcement, please see our Law Enforcement Only Program page.

If you are in law enforcement or know someone who is, please pass this information along.

Click Here to Sign Up »

Filed Under: Announcements & News, Kenpo News, Krav Maga News, Law Enforcement, Seminars & Events Tagged With: seminar/special event

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