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September 24, 2020
September 17, 2020
Broward County has moved to Phase 2. This means we’re allowed to resume Krav Maga public group classes.
Starting this week we will have Level 1 (beginner) classes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6-7pm.
Level 2/3 is Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 7-8pm and Saturdays from noon-1pm.
We now can also do public semi-private lessons on other days and times. Please us if you’re interested in scheduling semi-private lesson with other students. Lesson times are available from 6:00 in the morning until 10:00 at night, 7 days a week.
September 11, 2020
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training.
The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
In regards to Bas’ boxing workout, a common question is what’s the difference when Bas calls out “4” and “3 plus a Right Straight“. This video demonstrates and explains the difference between the two combinations.
September 9, 2020
Congratulations to Steve Servidio for passing his Krav Maga Level 1 (Yellow Belt) test this afternoon!
Steve was a collegiate wrestler and has trained in Aikido, Taekwondo, and Boxing. He is an excellent student who asks very thoughtful questions during his lessons! He appreciates how realistic and effective the techniques and training drills our in Krav Maga.
Great job Steve! It’s always a pleasure to work with you!
September 8, 2020
In this video we go over several tips for completing a Double Leg Takedown (Level 3 technique) on a larger person.
September 4, 2020
In this video we provide two answers to the question of where to set the foot down after throwing a Spinning Heel Kick (Level 4 technique).
September 3, 2020
We will be open for lessons throughout Labor Day weekend.
September 2, 2020
Krav Maga Worldwide training deals with fighting back in the worst of situations. Dealing with weapons is about as scary as it gets. If don’t you train tactics and develop a set of skills to use in a life-threatening situation you won’t have a chance to act when you need to.
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Training with us will get you in the best shape of your life. It will make you stronger, leaner, healthier. It will also give you the tactics and skills you need to fight back and win if your life is on the line.
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Start training with us today!
August 28, 2020
August 27, 2020
We train hard, stay ready, and know how to fight back and win in a life-threatening situation.
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If you don’t train to defend against the worst case scenario, like dealing with an armed attacker, how will you know what to do if you ever find yourself in that situation?
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Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense is about training to fight back and win against real-world dangers. We don’t want anyone in our KMW community to find themselves in a life-threatening situation…bit if they do, we want them to fight back, win, and go home safe.
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Walking in peace is the ultimate goal of Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense training. That’s what we want for everyone.
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Start training with us today!
August 21, 2020
In this Student Section Self-Defense video we demonstrate how to use the Neck Leverage technique from Level 2 Bearhug Defenses as a variation for defending Bearhug from the Front with a Lift (Level 3) when your arms are free.
August 20, 2020
Congratulations to Blake Boginsky for passing the Krav Maga Level 1 (Yellow Belt) test this afternoon!
Blake has been taking three lessons a week all summer, as well as practicing on his own, to be proficient enough to pass the Level 1 test.
In our Krav Maga program the youngest we’ll accept a student is 12 years old as long as they are both mentally and physically mature enough to handle the aggressive type of training we do.
Blake just turned 13 last week. He is the youngest student I’ve ever promoted in my 19 years of teaching Krav Maga!
To be honest, 12 and 13 year old students are my least favorite students to teach. They generally don’t put forth much effort, have sloppy techniques, and don’t have a true appreciation of the self-defense and fighting skills they are learning.
But not Blake! He almost always worked hard and showed good focus during his lessons. When I would give him a correction, he would actually implement it. When I would tell him what he needed to practice on in order to improve, he would come back the next lesson showing those improvements. It was obvious to me that he actually put in the work on his own because he always showed improvement when he returned to his next lesson.
His dad Ed signed him up to make sure he wouldn’t be a victim of bullying in school. When they first started he told me how some of the kids at Blake’s school were bigger then he is as an adult! To best prepare Blake for this, he served as his training partner during the lessons. And neither Ed or I went easy on Blake! We worked him hard including many different live self-defense and sparring drills to simulate real fights.
I’m proud of what both Blake and Ed accomplished this summer! They will continue on to Level 2 training during the school year.
August 20, 2020
Tomorrow we’re going to publish our first video that’s in 4K resolution. However, we’ll see if YouTube actually will give the option to view them in 4K after they our published.🤞🏽
Besides being in 4K resolution, future videos will have a shorter intro and ending so you can watch multiple videos on playlists more efficiently.
Tomorrow’s video is titled Krav Maga – Bearhug from the Front with a Lift (Arms Free Neck Leverage Variation).
August 19, 2020
If it’s important to you, you’ll find a way to get it done. If it’s not, you’ll find an excuse not to do it.
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There’s nothing more important to each and every Krav Maga Worldwide certified training center than empowering people with the skills they need to be stronger and safer.
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Krav Maga Worldwide certified training centers are striving every day, overcoming all sorts of different challenges, to continue to spread the vision that Imi Lichtenfeld had for Krav Maga when he entrusted our Chief Instructor Darren Levine with bringing the system to the world.
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Imi wanted every person to be able to walk in peace and that vision is evident in the endurance and effort that Krav Maga Worldwide certified training centers show every day.
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Start training with us today!
August 18, 2020
Newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/060260f4f3e4/newsletter
* Congratulations Vanessa Wildman for passing the Level 1 (Yellow Belt) test!
* Hair Grab – Impending Knee Strike (Common Issues and Questions)
* Fundamentals (Two Ways To Fix Almost Any Balance Issue)
* Inward Angle Knee (How To Get More Power)
* Sit Out (Inside Single Leg Takedown Variation)
* Bas Rutten Thai Boxing Workout (Repeat The Last Knee)
August 17, 2020
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training.
The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
For those of you who feel the 3 minute Thai Boxing workout is too easy, try this workout. Add an extra Knee Strike at the end of each combination. It is suggested to start with 2 minute rounds because this workout variation will be much harder than the standard Thai Boxing workout.
August 15, 2020
I just read this very detailed and informative article titled “Self-defence against knife attacks, evidenced based approach.” I would recommend all Level 4 and above students, and anyone else with an interest in surviving a knife attack, read this article:
-Randall
August 14, 2020
In this Krav Maga Fundamentals video we demonstrate the two ways to fix almost all balance issues regardless of the technique you’re performing:
1. Place your feet wider (widen your base).
2. Bend your knees (lower your center of gravity).
August 13, 2020
Tomorrow I’m going to publish the first video to a new playlist or series titled “Krav Maga Fundamentals”.
Krav Maga Fundamentals videos will cover the principles and rules behind almost all techniques in the Krav Maga system and curriculum.
The first video is titled “How To Fix Almost All Balance Issues”.
-Randall
August 12, 2020
If you hit the ground in a fight and the person you are fighting is still standing, know how to maintain a good position, make damage if possible, and get up. Work to improve your position while maximizing the weapons you have at your disposal.
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That’s a metaphor for some of the challenges that Krav Maga Worldwide certified training centers are facing right now. Training conditions aren’t ideal but there’s no stopping, there’s no quitting, there’s no let down in our dedication to bringing the best possible self-defense training to make people safer and stronger.
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We often talk about the lessons we learn on the mat being applicable to facing challenges and problem solving in other aspects of our lives. This year has been a great example of that. No giving up. No let down. Fight your way out and survive.
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The Krav Maga Worldwide community as a whole has really risen to the challenge of continuing to train and build the skills to be safer and stronger during a time when training conditions haven’t been ideal. All of our certified training centers, their instructors, staff, and members have been an amazing example of the idea that down is NOT out. Keep pushing hard. Walk in peace!
Contact us to schedule a free trial lesson.
August 11, 2020
In this Student Section video we address the two most common questions from students in regards to the Inward Angle Knee (Level 3 technique):
1. Why would I use the Inward Angle Knee instead of the Round Knee (Level 1)?
2. How do I get more power in the Inward Angle Knee?
August 7, 2020
Feisty Queens grandpa, 84, fights off mugger with hot coffee: https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-queens-vet-fights-off-mugger-with-hot-coffee-20200806-arnemzgcfreh7crz7moistlxqy-story.html
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July 30, 2020
Know how to use your hands to make damage to anyone who would make damage to you.
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Here’s a look at some of the fundamental strikes that Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense teaches students in Level 1. We wrote an in-depth blog about fundamental striking with the hands a few months back. The link will be below if you want to learn more.
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Basically students in Level 1 learn fundamental striking with the hands that includes straight punches, palm heel strikes, eye gouges, throat strikes, and hammerfists. Students learn how to utilize these strikes in all sorts of directions and learn to find high-value targets on opponents.
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Some of these strikes would be considered illegal or a foul in a sanctioned sport fight…but Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense was created without consideration for rules or fair competition. We teach students to use whatever means necessary to fight back, win, and go home safe.
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https://www.kravmaga.com/krav-maga-striking-hands/
July 27, 2020
July 24, 2020
Congratulations to Vanessa Wildman for passing the Krav Maga Level 1 (Yellow Belt) test this morning.
She has been training 4-6 hours a week this summer to learn and be able to perform the Level 1 curriculum techniques while under stress.
Her excellent work ethic, natural ability, and mental toughness allowed her to complete and pass the Level 1 curriculum faster then just about any other student I have taught.
She will continue learning techniques from the Level 2 and above curriculum before heading off to Emory University in Atlanta next month. She is now more prepared to protect herself while away in college. She plans on continuing her Krav Maga training when she returns home during college breaks.
It has been a pleasure teaching you so far Vanessa! From everything I’ve seen when training you, you have a very bright future! -Randall
July 21, 2020
In order to be well-rounded in self-defense striking techniques, students must learn to fight from long range, mid range, and close range (standing and on the ground) and how to throw strikes from all ranges from different angles and in different directions.
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The Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense system teaches students to use elbows in seven different directions in order to be effective at making damage against an attacker at close range. It’s one of the fundamental things that students learn in Level 1.
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Our mission is to make people stronger and safer. Empowering people with skills to defend themselves in close range scenarios where many assaults happen is essential. When used correctly elbows can deliver fight-ending power and we want all of our students to have this skill so they can protect themselves and go home safe if they are assaulted.
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Start training with us today! Contact us to schedule a free trial lesson!
July 20, 2020
Newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/ca0fc06e0678/newsletter
In this newsletter:
* COVID-19, Private Lessons, Semi-Private Lessons, Open Gym
* Full Nelson: Leverage The Fingers (Importance of Pinching Your Elbows)
* Side or Back Kick/Hammerfist (Common Mistakes to Avoid)
* Sit Out (Inside Single Leg Takedown Variation)
* Bas Rutten Thai Boxing Workout (Left Knee-Right Straight Combination)
July 19, 2020
July 14, 2020
July 11, 2020
July 6, 2020
It comes from you.
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One of the first things that Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense training teaches and instills in students is fighting spirit. The idea that you won’t stop. The idea that you won’t quit. The idea that you will keep fighting back if you are assaulted….and the ability to manifest that with your physical skills.
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Really, though, the fighting spirit is yours. Krav Maga Worldwide training shows you where it is and how to use it. When students become able to tap into their fighting spirit and apply it in training, it’s a huge source of pride for instructors.💯
Don’t forget why you started training. Don’t stop pushing to get better. To get stronger and be safer.
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Training conditions have changed for the time being but the world’s best self-defense system has not. Threats are still out there. Fighting spirit is still in you.
July 2, 2020
This morning we received our 5,000 like for our Krav Maga training center’s Facebook page. Thank you everyone for following us!
July 1, 2020
I’ve had several student ask me to record a video of myself doing the Level 2 warm-up drill that we often do at the beginning of class. They want to make sure they are doing it correctly when training on their own during open gym times at our training center or at home.
I just uploaded this video to our student only Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1967013023593395/
If you want a copy of the Krav Maga Level 2 warm-up audio MP3 file, please contact me. I’ll reply with an email through Dropbox that will contain a download link.
-Randall
June 29, 2020
I was planning on going to the beach (not really) this Independence Day weekend but since the beaches will be closed I’ve decided to keep our Krav Maga training center open.
If you want to train this Friday, Saturday or Sunday you can schedule your lesson or open gym time on our online calendar: https://kravmagacalendar.as.me/schedule.php
Have a fun and safe holiday weekend everyone!
June 25, 2020
Self defense. Fitness. Fighting. Krav Maga Worldwide training programs will keep you in shape and ready to fight back and win in a self-defense situation. Come train with us!
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Whether you are big or small, male or female, young or old, you can use Krav Maga to protect yourself.
April 11, 2020
This video addresses the common student question/concern that a handgun can damage the defender’s hand when performing our Krav Maga defenses against handgun threats: https://www.facebook.com/ARMSINCORPORATED/videos/1752645978113554/
April 10, 2020
- Striking from the defender is very important! If I was only allowed to learn and use one knife defense from Krav Maga or any other martial art I’ve learned it would be the Hand Defenses against Knife Attack (360 Degree and Inside Defenses). These are the exact same defenses taught in Level 1 and with counterattacks in Level 2. This is an example of how important your basics are for more advanced weapons defenses!
- Do not attempt to tie-up or clinch with the attacker unless you have no choice due to lack of space.
- If you do clinch you must have one hand controlling the attacker’s wrist and your other hand capping the attacker’s fist to prevent the weapon from being switched to the attacker’s other hand.
- Use a weapon or improvised weapon if possible to make it a fair fight.
- Run away if it’s an option. You do not always have to disarm or defeat the attacker. You don’t have to “win” a knife fight. Just “survive” it.
-Randall
April 9, 2020
Right now the best and safest way for you to be training with us is at home is with Krav Maga Worldwide’s online Academy courses.
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Our mission is to empower every person with real skills to be safe and strong. That mission hasn’t changed even though circumstances have.
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We’ve got Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense courses, Kids self-defense courses, Women only self-defense courses, and more on our online Academy right now.
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You and your family can work a full training program with us from the safety of your own home.
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Keep training. Stay safe, strong, and healthy.
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April 4, 2020
Now’s the time more than ever…but, ultimately, it’s always the time to stay strong so that your actions can help others be strong.
Now’s just a time when we’ll have to prove it more often.
April 4, 2020
April 3, 2020
What is the Krav Maga Worldwide Kid’s Program?
How is KMW Kids different from other kids self defense or bully prevention programs?
- Types of Bullying
- Bullying Broken Down
- Leveling the Power Imbalance
- The Importance of Body Language
- Using Your Voice
- Continuum of Bully Prevention
Stances
- Introduction to Stances
- Passive Stance
- Defensive Stance
- Fighting Stance
- Conclusion
Strikes
- Introduction to Hand Strikes
- Straight Punches
- Hammerfist
- Final Thoughts on Hand Strikes
- Introduction to Leg Strikes
- Front Kicks
- Final Thoughts on Leg Strikes
- Introduction to Elbow and Knee Strikes
- Elbow Strikes
- Knee Strikes
- Final Thoughts on Elbow and Knee Strikes
Strike and Choke Defenses
- Introduction to Strike and Choke Defenses
- Punch Defenses
- Choke Defenses
- Conclusion
Headlock, Bearhug, and Grab/Pull Defenses
- Introduction to Headlock, Bearhug and Grab/Pull Defenses
- Headlock Defenses
- Bearhug Defense
- Grab/Pull Defense
- Conclusion
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April 2, 2020
- Straight Punches with left hand only.
- Straight Punches with right hand only.
- Straight Punches alternating from left to right hand.
- Straight Punches done randomly with left and right hand.
- Left/Right Straight Punch combination (for Level 3 defenses)
- Shows examples of how to use the videos to practice your defenses against Straight Punches.
- If your technique or timing is not quit right practice left or right hand only. Then move on to alternating from left to right hand before moving on to random attacks.
- If your technique or timing is off you can slow down the video by right clicking the video in VLC media player, go to Playback, then Speed, then select Slower (fine) or Slower.
- If the speed is to slow and you need more of a challenge, do step #2 but select Faster (fine) or Faster.
- If you want to train your defenses against an opponent who stands in the Southpaw (right foot in front) Stance, go to the top menu and select Tools, Effects and Filters, Video Effects, Geometry, Transform, Flip horizontally. Detailed instructions: https://www.vlchelp.com/rotating-video-in-vlc-media-player/
- To train for longer than 1 minute rounds, put the video to play on a loop. Click the loop button towards the bottom of VLC media player. Instructions: https://videoconverter.wondershare.com/vlc/loop-videos-using-vlc.html
April 1, 2020
Krav Maga – Side or Back Kick/Hammerfist (Common Mistakes to Avoid)
In this Combatives Student Section video we go over common mistakes to avoid/suggestions when performing the Side or Back Kick/Hammerfist Combination (Level 2 technique).
March 27, 2020
Krav Maga – Full Nelson: Leverage The Fingers (Importance of Pinching Your Elbows)
In this Self-Defense Student Section video we go over the following reasons why pinching your elbows to your ribs while performing the Defense against a Full Nelson: Leveraging the Fingers (Level 3 technique) is important:
1. Preventing the Full Nelson from being fully locked in the first place. (Position of Prevention).
2. Preventing the Full Nelson from being re-applied after you Leverage the Fingers.
3. Making the actual escape from the Full Nelson and transition to counterattacks easier.
March 26, 2020
Broward Country orders everyone to stay at home to fight coronavirus
Bad news. We have to cancel all individual Open Gym times now.
March 26, 2020
Thank you to Ed Weiner with Pro-Tech Air for installing an ultraviolet (UV) light to our training center’s air conditioning unit.
UV light sterilizes mold, bacteria, and viruses. Just another step we’ve taken to keep our training center as clean and disinfected as possible.
This is the best video I found on YouTube explaining how indoor air quality is improved when using UV light with your HVAC.
-Randall
March 25, 2020
I’m doing a little spring cleaning and took out all the martial arts and boxing equipment out of my storage unit and put it in the box truck.
I use to resell martial arts and boxing equipment online for a living. This is my remaining inventory from this business.
I’m giving away for FREE any of this equipment to my students who want it!
There are gloves, shin/instep guards, forearm guards, kicks, mouthguards, groin protectors, martial arts uniforms, training pads, and martial arts weapons (and yes, JJ, wooden swords).
Let me know if you want to come on down and take a look at the inventory and take home some of the equipment to help you with your training at home. I promise to stay 6 feet away. 😀
Ed was not nice enough to stop by and drop off some palettes that I needed. He was able to find some good items that he and his daughter can use to practice at home.
-Randall
March 24, 2020
Krav Maga Fitness – Level 1 Self Defense (Individual Practice on Heavy Bag)
In this Krav Maga Fitness video we go over how to practice all the Self-Defense techniques from the Level 1 curriculum individually on a heavy bag.
This video will give you an example of how to practice the Self-Defense techniques from any level individually on a bag.
This is a great way to stay sharp on your Self-Defense techniques without a training partner while getting in a good workout!
March 23, 2020
Effective today, our training center is now closed as ordered by Broward County. We will not be teaching lessons during the closure.
We know many of you are going through similar struggles with being out of work now. If you need to cut back on your expenses and freeze your membership with us, please contact me directly.
I will keep all current student memberships as active unless I’m asked to freeze it. If you can afford it, please keep your membership active. If you want our training center to still be open after this epidemic ends, keeping your membership active will increase our chances of us staying in business.
In return for keeping your membership active, you as a student will get the following:
- FREE access to Krav Maga Worldwide Academy online training. The new KMW Insider section on the Academy includes FREE lessons for each Krav Maga Level (1, 2, 3, and Advanced), which are updated every week and follow the official KMW curriculum. All active students will receive an email later this morning with registration and login information.
- Access to the 172+ Student Section videos which have more details, variations, and troubleshooting ideas for the techniques you have learned in our classes as well as what you will learn through the new KMW Insider.
- If you need a place to train, you can sign-up for Open Gym times at www.KravMagaCalendar.com and use our facility. Important Note: Only one person at a time is allowed to use the Open Gym times! And as always, after you finish training please wipe down all the equipment you use with the disinfectant spray and cleaning rags that are in the closet.
- You can upload videos of yourself training and send JJ or I the link to the videos to receive corrections and feedback on your techniques.
- If you need to borrow training equipment such as small and big shields, focus mitts, replica training weapons, etc. please contact me and you can take them home and use them for training while we are closed.
Please contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or need help with anything at all.
Stay healthy! Stay safe!
-Randall
March 22, 2020
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Now that many students are unable to come into your school, we know that one of your biggest challenges is to continue to provide them with high-quality training. That’s our challenge too. We developed a solution we’d like to share with you, which will help foster your students’ growth and development in the Krav Maga system even when they’re training at home.
As briefly outlined in yesterday’s email, we created a series of online video lessons that parallel KMW’s curriculum (Levels 1, 2, 3, and Advanced), so members stay engaged in their training and enrolled with you.
As you may know, several years ago we launched an online training resource – Krav Maga Worldwide Academy. This week, we created a special “Subject” on the Academy called KMW Insider that’s FREE and available only for KMW students around the globe.
KMW Insider provides your students with regularly updated online lessons for each KM level (noted above), as well fitness classes and other helpful resources. For your kid members (or students who have kids at home) we’ve opened up the online Krav Maga Kids Self-Defense course for FREE on the Academy. In addition, for students who want to purchase other courses from the Academy, they’re welcome to do so with a 35% discount coupon code – KMWStudent.
Details on how your students can register and receive access to these online resources are included in the student email template below.
We encourage you to invite your active students to participate in KMW Insider and the Kids Self-Defense course, FREE OF CHARGE, as a thank you for supporting you during this difficult time.
Please note: This online service is exclusively for active KMW students. For this reason, we request that you do not share this information on social media, but rather send it to your active students individually via email or private group messages. To make that easier, we’ve included an email template below you can use when informing your students.
Thank you all for your continued dedication to providing the best in reality-based self defense training.
Stay safe. Stay strong.
The Krav Maga Worldwide HQ Team.
March 21, 2020
On Monday I will post our newest Fitness video on how to practice all the Self-Defense techniques from the Level 1 curriculum individually on a heavy bag.
This video will give you an example of how to practice the Self-Defense techniques from any level individually on a bag.
This is a great way to stay sharp on your Self-Defense techniques without a training partner while getting in a good workout!
March 20, 2020
In this Student Section video we go over how to Escape from the Guard – Sit Back and Strike the Groin (Level 2 technique) when your opponent has a Collar Tie and Overhook.
March 20, 2020
I received this email late last night from Krav Maga Worldwide Headquarters. I’ll give everyone an update when I get more details. As of March 20, we are not closed yet. -Randall
Dear KMW Affiliates and Instructors,
The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to unprecedented challenges; not just for KMW school owners and instructors but also for our communities, near and far.
As Krav Maga instructors, we know how to respond to threats in simple and effective ways. We know how to adapt to circumstances and our environment. We know how to fight!
Over the past week, we’ve had a team of 10 key KMW personnel working around the clock to bring you new tools to help your students continue to progress while they can’t train at your school.
Tomorrow, we’ll be announcing details of a robust online training resource that will be FREE for students of active Krav Maga Worldwide affiliates. This online training will help ensure your students can continue their Krav Maga training while at home.
We will send you details that you can give to your students about how to access this online resource.
Please be on the lookout for additional details tomorrow.
Be safe. Be strong.
The Krav Maga Worldwide Team
March 19, 2020
Our members and the experience they have training with is what motivates us.
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Their testimonials say it all about the reasons they started and continued their training with us.
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We’re going to keep fighting. For our members. For Imi’s vision. For Krav Maga Worldwide.
March 19, 2020
Tomorrow we will upload our newest Krav Maga Groundfighting video titled Escaping the Guard – Sit Back and Strike the Groin (Escaping the Collar Tie and Overhook).
March 18, 2020
JJ and I have spoke to most of our students directly since the Coronavirus situation has started. We are a small, tight knit training center so it has been easy to stay in direct contact with most of our students.
However, I still want to give you all an update on how we’re dealing with the Coronavirus situation to make sure we are all the same page and to avoid any confusion or misunderstandings.
Our training center is open with our regularly scheduled lessons. We will continue to stay open unless ordered to close.
I have made the decision to stay open for the following reasons:
⦁ Unlike most gyms, we keep our student count to less than 10 people which meets most recommended guidelines. Our average group class is about 4 students. That number is even less since the Coronavirus outbreak.
⦁ Due to poor hygience habits and being constantly around each other, kids are the biggest source of catching a virus. With that in mind, we do not teach children under 12 years old. Almost all our students are adults except for 6 of them. And those 6 students who are under 18 , none of them train in any of our public small group classes. They either take private lessons or semi-private lessons with their family or another friend.
⦁ More than 90% of our students are adults. And as adults they can make the best decision for themselves and their family whether it is in their best interest to continue training or not.
⦁ None of our students are under contract. Every student membership is month-to-month. So students have the option to freeze their program until they’re ready to return. No one is required to continue their membership just because I decided to keep the training center open.
⦁ Well before the Coronavirus outbreak, we cleaned and disinfected our training center 7 days a week. And we will continue to do so.
I have some thoughts in regards to training:
⦁ If you feel comfortable to continue training with others, we will maintain the same class schedule. A class will only be canceled if we don’t have the minimum 2 students.
⦁ If you feel more comfortable with the 6 foot distance rule, we can easily have 3 students training at the same time on the heavy bags and maintain this distance. We can do this for our smaller group lessons by request. Or you can train with classmates on your own without an instructor by scheduling open gym times at www.KravMagaCalendar.com.
⦁ If you don’t feel comfortable training with others, consider taking private lessons. All my current private lesson students are still training with me as of this date. And it’s easy for myself and the student to stay 6 feet away from each other during the lesson if requested. You can schedule a private lesson at www.KravMagaCalendar.com or by contacting me.
⦁ If you don’t feel comfortable training with anyone, take advantage of the open gym times and workout at our training center on your own. We have time slots between 6am to 10pm, 7 days a week. Check for available time slots at www.KravMagaCalendar.com. If you have trouble navigating the calendar please contact me so I can assist you. Maintain your fitness level and Krav Maga skills with open gym times. As always, please clean all the equipment you use (cleaning supplies are in the closet) after you finish your workout.
⦁ Watch the instructional videos posted on our YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/KravMagaOnline. Many martial arts schools are now offering their students live classes online to try and maintain their memberships and keep their business afloat. I’m not even going to bother with this because all our students already have access to hundreds of hours of instructional videos for free on our YouTube channel. Our Student Section playlist currently has 171 different instructional videos, including every single technique listed in the Level 1 curriculum. And JJ and I will continue to add one or two new videos each week.
⦁ In our Facebook student only group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1967013023593395, I will start uploading videos on training tips and suggestions when working out alone either at home or at our training center during open gym times. These videos should be helpful to keep you staying sharp if you are unable or unwilling to train with partners. And before you complain to me that this unfair because you are not on Facebook: It takes 5 minutes to create a Facebook account and just use it exclusively for our student group. I know we already have some students who have done this.
Finally, just stay in contact with us if you have any needs or concerns. JJ and I are both easy to get a hold of via phone call, text, email, Facebook/Instagram message, or posting in our Facebook student group. Don’t be shy and just contact us if you need anything at all. We are here for you!
Thank you everyone for your support!
-Randall
March 16, 2020
Krav Maga – Inward Angle Heel Kick
This Combatives video is about a unique technique we call the Inward Angle Heel Kick. It’s a combination of the Inward Angle Knee (Level 3 technique), Heel Kick (Level 3), and Axe Kick (Level 4). For those of you who do sparring on a regular basis, you will have fun adding this to your sparring game.
March 14, 2020
Get more from the time you put in at the gym. Train at our certified Krav Maga Worldwide training center and you’ll learn how to fight AND you’ll get in the best shape of your life.
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Training in self-defense, fitness, and fight classes at Krav Maga Worldwide will help you build strength, gain flexibility, lose weight…and you’ll learn skills that will keep you safe.
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The best part is, training with us is just as fun as it is challenging.
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March 13, 2020
Krav Maga – Gun From The Side, In Front Of Arm: Touching (Live Side Back Take Prevention)
In this Student Section video we demonstrate and explain a few tips on how to prevent the gunman from taking the defender’s back while performing the defense against a Gun Threat from the Side, in Front of the Arm: Touching on the Live Side (Level 4 technique).
March 12, 2020
Tomorrow (Friday) we’re going to upload our newest weapon defense video titled Krav Maga – Gun From The Side, In Front Of The Arm: Touching (Live Side Back Take Prevention).
March 8, 2020
Pictures from the Self-Defense class we taught for Palm Beach Synagogue on March 8. Nice group of people to work with!
March 7, 2020
From the ISR Matrix Clutch seminar this past weekend. I learned a lot and liked how the techniques are organized in an effective system. Everyone else also spoke positively of the seminar. I look forward to learning more in the future and integrating the techniques in our Krav Maga curriculum.
March 6, 2020
Krav Maga – Headlock from Behind (Rear Naked Choke Escape)
In this Student Section video we go over the standing Rear Naked Choke Escape (Level 1 technique at our training center).
JJ will share how he used this exact same defense in a real-life situation after only 4 months of Krav Maga training!
March 5, 2020
Be brave enough to try something new like Krav Maga.
March 4, 2020
Krav Maga Worldwide training is perfect for senior citizens! Our system was designed to empower every person with real skills to be safe and strong, so they may walk in peace.
Senior Citizens who train at Krav Maga Worldwide certified training centers enhance their own personal safety, can benefit from overall improvement in health and fitness, are able to build confidence and energy, and become part of an incredibly strong community!
Check out this article at this link to learn more: Krav Maga Training For Senior Citizens
March 2, 2020
Should you be practicing right now?
March 1, 2020
Sometimes my mind wanders off to a happy place where I’m allowed to punch people in the throat and there are cute puppies and free candy. 😂
February 28, 2020
Krav Maga Fitness – Bas Rutten All-Around Fighting Workout (Switching Stances Variation)
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training.
The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
This workout shows you how to switch from orthodox stance (left foot in front) to southpaw stance (right foot in front) for each striking combination.
There’s two ways when to switch stances:
1. Switch stances after each striking combination.
2. Switch stances only after you sprawl (defense).
This video shows a combination of both variations listed above.
This is a more challenging workout for those who already feel very comfortable doing the workout from the orthodox stance. It teaches you how to seamlessly throw combinations from both orthodox and southpaw stances.
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February 27, 2020
Train for the worst situations possible.
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Know what to do when things are bad. Train in a such a way that you are able to maintain focus and act decisively in the toughest of times.
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Krav Maga Worldwide training is about being able to react, fight back, win and go home safe. We’re never training from the position of being the attacker. We train for self-defense, not offense, so we must consider the worst circumstances and how to overcome them.
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Krav Maga Worldwide training makes people safer and stronger. Physically and mentally. It’s about being ready. Staying ready and having the skills to fight back, win, and go home safe. Every time.
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Click the link in to schedule a FREE trial class: https://www.kravmagatraining.com/contacts/
February 26, 2020
Why women should train Krav Maga street defense.
February 25, 2020
Train at a Krav Maga Worldwide certified training center and you’ll get stronger, healthier, you’ll learn how to fight back and win if you are assaulted. Whatever your goals are for training, we can help you.
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Our mission is to empower every person with real skills to be safe and strong so they can walk in peace.
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Start training today!
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Contact us to schedule your FREE Krav Maga Self Defense Trial Lesson: https://www.kravmagatraining.com/contacts/
February 24, 2020
Guest instructors Jacques Levinet from France, Frank Weber from Germany, and Gery Jacoby from Luxembourg taught many of the techniques from their system Self Pro Krav Maga to our instructors and advanced students this past weekend
February 23, 2020
Congratulations to Ray Romero and Kara Kenny for passing our 3 hour Krav Maga Level 2 (orange belt) test tonight!
February 20, 2020
This is why counterattacks are so important in our knife and other weapon defenses.
February 17, 2020
Knowing what to do when the fight hits the ground, or when someone is trying to take you to the ground, is an important part of training at Krav Maga Worldwide. 👊
You can’t develop the skills to deal with these situations unless you train on them and work from being at a disadvantage sometimes. 💪
Start training with us today! Click the link to make an appointment for your free trial lesson: https://www.kravmagatraining.com/contacts/
February 16, 2020
Today is the 10 year anniversary of our Krav Maga Worldwide Official Training Center for Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
I want to thank Glenda Barton who was both my business and personal partner. She moved with me from Oregon to Florida to open our training center. She was also our manager from 2010-2016, taught all the fitness/conditioning classes and gave new students their introductory Krav Maga lesson during that time period.
Thank you to the following people who were/are our training center’s Krav Maga instructors over these past 10 years who helped train so many of our students:
Jacob Guevara Sr., Natalie Israel Sklar, Quinones Gabriel, Nicolas Heft, JJ Oddone and Pierre Correia.
Thank you to these advanced level students who are the foundation of our student body. They all started between 2012-2015 and have stuck with us to the present:
Joey Annerino, Tibor Sandor, Monica Bondar, Kim Praitano, Simone McFake, Mike Donovan and Tom Schafer.
I will always consider all these instructors and advanced students as my family. I love all of you!
Thank you to the hundreds of students over the past 10 years who have trained with us and supported our Krav Maga program
– Randall
February 15, 2020
If someone breaks into YOUR house,
YOU are the first responder.
Start training TODAY.
First lesson is free!
Schedule your trial lesson: https://www.kravmagatraining.com/contacts/
February 14, 2020
Thank you Chip Carpenter for giving us this review of our Krav Maga program!
I just wanted to write a few lines to express my deepest gratitude for all you are doing for the people seeking self defense classes here in Broward County Florida. I have been around the block enough to know that there is no perfect program for everyone but for those who are out there looking for a proven self defense system that is taught (to the Israeli military) by dedicated and caring people with a serious skill set, than look no further! This is not about ring sports folks! This is about street reality and all the best ways to get home safely from any potential threat to you or your loved ones. Randall and JJ are the most passionate instructors I have ever known and they are committed to your success as a student. What touched me most after my first free class was the way all the students work to help each other to better themselves. It’s a fun environment that also (as an added benefit) helps to get you into the best shape of your life! At 55 years old I have never felt more competent in my ability to defend myself and there’s so much I’ve yet to learn. Pompano Beach is lucky to have you sharing these skills with us! Thank you both so much!
Chip Carpenter
Poker Dealer Isle Of Capri
February 13, 2020
ISR Matrix Clutch Module workshop March 7 from noon to 2pm. There will be a maximum of 12 participants allowed. Contact Joey at 312-543-0496 for availability and payment.
February 11, 2020
Training Krav Maga is an important part of my life. It gives me great skills, strength and power.” – Jason Statham
February 9, 2020
Frustrated by one of the world’s highest rates of sexual assault, poor law enforcement and tribal taboos that keep people quiet about gender violence, some Nigerian women are breaking with tradition to take self-defense classes.
‘Me Too’ Nigeria style: women opt for martial arts over marches
February 7, 2020
Krav Maga – Edged-Weapon Threats From The Front (Control Training Tips)
In this Student Section video we go over suggestions and training tips for controlling the weapon properly while performing defenses against Edged-Weapon Threats from the Front (Level 4 technique).
February 6, 2020
I just finished reading a book titled The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle.
My student Dr. Joe was nice enough to gift it to me.
I’m going to add this book to the recommended reading list for our Krav Maga students.
The book is easy to read and has 52 tips to improve your skills in any field, including Krav Maga.
– Randall
February 5, 2020
I received this nice card and dog tags from Krav Maga Worldwide Headquarters last month.
Thanks KMW HQ for the unique gift!
– Randall
February 4, 2020
On January 23 we taught a Basic Self-Defense Workshop for the employees of DPR Construction in Fort Lauderdale.
Many of the ladies who participated mentioned how they don’t always feel safe when working on job sites in unsafe neighborhoods.
In the two hour workshop we taught basic defenses against the two most common forms of assault: Punches and Choke from the Front.
Thank you to Candice at DPR Construction for organizing the event!
Thank you to Staisha at hōm – center for embodied awareness for hosting the workshop!
A big thank you to Alec Barr for being an assistant instructor for the workshop! Alec is one of our Krav Maga students at our training center who also works as an engineer for DPR Construction. I awarded Alec is Krav Maga Yellow Belt diploma at the end of the workshop from our Level 1 test on December 15.
The next Krav Maga workshop we have scheduled is an Active Shooter Neutralization Course for the teachers at Crystal Lake Community Middle School on February 20.
Contact me for information if your organization is interested in hosting us for a customized self-defense course for your members!
– Randall
February 2, 2020
Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense stresses defending and aggressively counterattacking simultaneously as a means of fighting back and overcoming an assault.
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Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense principles learned at the beginner levels are applicable through the highest levels of training, which helps bring students to a high level of proficiency in a short period of time.
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Start training with us today! First lesson is free to try out the program.
January 31, 2020
Fighting is simple, really. Do more damage to the other person than they do to you. Hurt them worse than they hurt you. Simple in theory, difficult in application. Physically and mentally.
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For some people learning to be aggressive is a major challenge. The thought of punching or kicking someone else, even if that person was going to hurt them, is alien and sometimes scary. Some people have no idea how to stand up for themselves and no ability to make their body work for them in that way. Training at Krav Maga Worldwide gives people the physical abilities and the mentality to fight. To fight for themselves. To fight for their loved ones. To walk in peace.
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Krav Maga Worldwide training is for anyone who wants to gain these kinds of skills and to get in amazing shape along the way. Get more from the time that you spend working out. Get real self-defense skills, both physical and mental.
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January 14, 2020
Krav Maga – Choke From The Front – One-Handed Pluck (Importance Of Knowing It On Both Sides)
In this Student Section video we go over many reasons why you should know how to perform the Choke from the Front – One-Handed Pluck (Level 1 technique) defense on both the left and right sides.
January 10, 2020
Krav Maga – Forward Roll (Preventing the Barrel Roll)
In this Student Section video we go over the common beginner mistake of doing a Barrel Roll instead of a Forward Roll (Level 3 technique).
The Barrel Roll and Forward Roll difference is explained. We demonstrate how to keep your body aligned for a proper Forward Roll through the use of two different drills.
January 7, 2020
Krav Maga – Jab/Cross/Lead Hook/Rear Elbow Combination (Distance and Footwork)
In this video we go over important footwork details to make sure you are at the correct distance while performing the Jab/Cross/Lead Hook/Rear Elbow Combination (Level 2 technique).
January 4, 2020
I received this nice email from Gregg Shapiro after he tested for and passed his Krav Maga black belt test last month:
Hi Randall
I passed my 6+ hour black belt test. Whew, it was tough but I feel like I have so much technical knowledge in my head right now that I want to store it in a safe place in my head forever.
I was thinking that you need to write a Krav book called “Krav Maga Supercharged – perfect your techniques” or something similar to that. Your videos are so helpful and informative and I can watch them again and again. I know ultimately you still have to train and practice. While training I can sometimes pull up a visual memory of some tip in one of your videos and really internalize it.
Anyway, have a great holiday season and happy new year!!
Gregg
Congratulations Gregg on your black belt! And thank you for the email!
January 3, 2020
Krav Maga Fitness – Bas Rutten All-Around Fighting Workout (Offensive Takedown Variation)
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training.
The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
This workout shows you how to do the All-Around Fighting Workout but substitute shooting in for a takedown instead of sprawling (Level 2 technique) when “defense” is called out.
This workout is good for any Level 3 students who have started learning takedowns. This video demonstrates the Double Leg Takedown with a Drop Step (Level 3). However, you can use Single Legs (Level 3) or any other type of takedown.
January 2, 2020
We push each other to get better. We push each other so that we are all stronger, safer, and better prepared to fight back and win.
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That means sometimes your best friend is the one trying to punch you in the face or choke you out. Come train with us and we’ll help you, too!
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First lesson is free! Contact us to schedule your trial lesson!
January 1, 2020
At Krav Maga Worldwide we train for the worst case scenario. We train for the situation in which you have no choice but to act. If you’ve never trained to act in that sort of situation how will you know what to do? What tactics will you use? It’s scary to think about.
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We think about it every day. We train for it every day…and our training is trusted by law enforcement agencies and military units around the world as well as civilians.
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Learn what to do. Train to fight back and win when all the odds are stacked against you. Our certified training center has expert instructors who have dedicated their lives to helping people get stronger and be safer. Start training with us today. First lesson is free!
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December 27, 2019
Krav Maga – Defense Against Guillotine Choke – Guard – Bottom Position (Forearm To Throat Variation)
In this video we address two important things in regards to the Defense against Guillotine Choke – Guard – Bottom Position (Level 4 technique):
1. Two main reasons why the standard defense fails and how to fix it.
2. How to use your forearm to the attacker’s throat or chin in order to escape this choke in case the standard defense doesn’t work because the attacker is too long and/or drives his hips forward.
December 24, 2019
Krav Maga – Defense against Front Kick (Redirecting with Shin/Inside Defense Combination)
A common question from students when they learn the Defense against Front Kick – Redirecting with Shin and Inside Defense (Level 2 techniques) is how to know which defense to use when your attacker or sparring partner throws the Front Kick (Level 1).
This video explains three tips you can use to better defend the Front Kick to your groin or stomach using these two defenses.
December 20, 2019
Krav Maga – Kick Defense against Knife Attack from a Distance (Side and Back Kick Variations)
In this video we go over how to use the Side Kick and Back Kick (Level 2 techniques) for the Kick Defense against Knife Attack from a Distance (Level 4) when the attack is from an off-angle.
December 19, 2019
I received this nice email last week:
Hey Randall,
My name is Jackson. I train Krav in Los Angeles. I just want tell you that I really appreciate the videos that you have posted online breaking down the techniques.
The way you break it down and explain everything is so clear and some of the best I have Ever seen. If I ever come to Florida I would love to train at your gym.
Thank you
You can view all the videos through our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KravMagaOnline/featured
December 18, 2019
Last night JJ Oddone was awarded his instructor diploma for passing Phase C of the Krav Maga Worldwide instructor program on October 25.
Everyone at our training center is proud of you JJ!
December 17, 2019
Train in December for free! Don’t pay until January. Contact us for more information.
December 16, 2019
Krav Maga – Bearhug From Behind Arms Caught (Over Wrists Counter).
In this video we discuss what to do when the attacker performs the Bearhug From Behind Arms Caught (Level 2 technique) but does it over the defender’s wrists.
December 15, 2019
Congratulations to the following students who passed the Level 1 (Yellow Belt) test this afternoon:
Alec Barr
Harrison DeVona
Hunter DeVona
Lisa Micheletti DeVona
Scott DeVona
December 13, 2019
Krav Maga Fitness – Bas Rutten Thai Boxing Workout (Same Side Kick Variation).
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training.
The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
This workout shows you how to do the Thai Boxing workout but instead of finishing each combination with cadence style striking (left punch-right kick, right punch-left kick), this variation of the workout finishes each combination with the same side leg kicking (left punch-left kick, right punch-right kick.
This workout is a good challenge for students who already feel very comfortable with the cadence style striking combinations. It’s a good way to break up the rhythm and confuse your sparring partner or opponent when throwing combinations at the them.
– Randall
December 12, 2019
Excellent video posted by the Krav Maga Worldwide affiliate in Houston.
“I remember the door opening, he pulls me by my wrist, he whispers in my ear ‘it’s okay, it’s okay’ and I remember saying…no it’s not. I honestly don’t know where I’d be if I wasn’t here. It’s teaching me that it’s okay to be connected to something. I needed this. I can’t function without this. I really needed this. I feel like I have a purpose in life now and being on the other side of fear I feel like I can do anything now.” – Ashley Harris
December 11, 2019
Whether you are comfortable being on the ground and fighting or not, you should be training on the fundamentals of what happens when you hit the ground in a fight.
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It doesn’t make sense to only train from superior or dominant positions in a ground fight. You have to know what to do if you find yourself in a spot that you don’t want to be in. Krav Maga Worldwide training will give you the skills and mindset to fight back, win, and go home safe.
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Start training with us today. First lesson is free! Contact us to schedule your trial lesson.
December 9, 2019
Krav Maga – Headlock From The Side On The Ground – Weight Back (Principles Of Leveraging The Neck)
In this Student Section video we go over the defense against a Headlock from the Side on the Ground – Attacker’s Weight Backward (Level 3 technique) with the focus on understanding the principles of leveraging the attacker’s neck at the beginning of the escape.
Thank you to Geoffrey Gluckman, the creator of the Muscle Balance and Function Development (MBF) System, from whom I learned the concept of body deviations. And thank you to Michael Jen who demonstrated how to apply MBF principles to BJJ and grappling training.
December 8, 2019
Our student Job has been nice enough to offer and host a holiday get together for our students at his home. Stop by anytime between noon and 4pm on December 15. Contact us for the address.
December 7, 2019
Student uses his Krav Maga techniques to survive a real life knife attack.
“I didn’t even think, it all just happened automatically…”
December 6, 2019
Krav Maga – Overhand Punch Defense Against Hook Punch (Three Important Details).
In this Student Section video we go over three important details that are often neglected by new Level 3 students when they first learn the Overhand Punch Defense against a Hook Punch.
December 5, 2019
Coach Edir is a professional mixed martial arts competitor & coach with
over 15 years experience training in Muay Thai, Boxing, Shotokan Karate
and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Coach Edir is also a striking coach at Freestyle
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DATE/TIME: January 11, 2020 / Noon-2:00pm
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COURSEWORK: Offensive striking patterns incorporating punches, kicks, elbows &
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Contact Joey at (312) 543-0496
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by January 4th
December 4, 2019
Read the article here: Teach Your Daughters to Hit People Who Touch Them
December 3, 2019
Congratulations to our very own JJ Oddone for passing Phase C of the Krav Maga Worldwide (KMW) instructor course from October 19-25 in Annapolis, Maryland!
Read more in our latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/d448350b785b/newsletter
December 2, 2019
Krav Maga – Stick Defense Against Baseball Bat Or Horizontal Swing (Disarm Variation).
In this Student Section video we go over how to disarm the stick from the attacker if his grip gets reversed, or the stick is upside down while performing the Stick Defense against Horizontal Swing (Level 4 technique).
December 1, 2019
Be safer. Get stronger. Know what to do if you have to get into a fight and defend yourself or your loved ones. That’s what our training is all about.
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We hope everyone had a safe, happy, and restful Thanksgiving….then gets back to training hard and pushing to be stronger and safer every day!
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First lesson is free! Contact us to schedule your lesson.
November 30, 2019
Just in time for the holidays, new Krav Maga Worldwide workout apparel now on display and available for purchase at our training center.
November 29, 2019
Krav Maga – Hostage Position from Behind (Making the Plucking Defense Stronger)
In this Student Section video we go over how to make the plucking defense stronger while defending the Hostage Position from Behind (Level 2 technique).
November 28, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving!
We’ll be closed Thursday, November 28.
We’ll be OPEN the rest of the week, including the weekend, for our scheduled lessons.
Get your butt here this weekend so we can work you out because you got fat from overeating on Thanksgiving! 🙂
November 26, 2019
Here’s an excellent video by Joseph Valtellini explaining the differences between how you defend in kickboxing and how you defend in MMA because of the glove size difference.
Many of the MMA style defenses he demonstrates are also built into our Krav Maga curriculum. We do similar defenses because you and your attacker will not be wearing any gloves in a street fight.
Thanks to our student Joey for sharing this video!
November 25, 2019
Krav Maga Fitness – Bas Rutten Thai Boxing Workout (Defensive Techniques Substitution).
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training.
The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
This workout shows you how to do the Thai Boxing workout but instead of doing a knee or kick at the end of each punching combination you substitute a defensive technique.
The defensive techniques can be against any type of attack such as punches and kicks.
This workout will develop good habits for sparring and fighting by teaching the student to be prepared for their opponent to attack back after they finish a punch or punching combination.
Here are some of the defensive techniques I use in this video:
1. Defense against Low Round Kick – Using the Shin (Level 2 technique)
2. Defense against Hook Punch – Covering (Level 2)
3. Slipping Punches (Level 2)
4. Weaving (Level 2)
5. Bob (Level 2)
6. Defense against Hook Punch to the Ribs – Covering (Level 2)
7. Bobbing and Weaving (Level 2)
8. Footwork – Retreat and Circling (Level 1)
9. Shoulder Roll/Philly Shell
10. Clinch/Tie-Up (Level 3)
11. Inside Defense (Level 1)
12. Straight Punch with Retreat (Level 1)
13. Inside Defense Low (Level 1)
14. Defense against High Round – Three Points of Contact (Level 3)
15. Inside Defense against Middle to High Front Kick (Level 2)
You can use and defensive movement that you know and integrate them with this workout.
Once a student feels comfortable with this workout and want a faster, more intense pace, they can add defensive movements to the Bas Rutten Boxing workout.
November 23, 2019
Which self defense instructor is the expert, amateur, and fraud?
November 22, 2019
Our newest Student Section video is titled Krav Maga – Headlock From The Side On The Ground – Attacker’s Weight Forward; with Space (Shoulder Lock/Pull).
In this video we go over the defense against a Headlock from the Side on the Ground – Attacker’s Weight Forward; With Space (Level 3 technique) using shoulder lock/shoulder pull escapes in combination with each other.
November 21, 2019
Here’s the next Krav Maga class we’re teaching at Palm Beach Synagogue.
November 20, 2019
I want to thank all the students at our training center who purchased a Krav Maga breast cancer awareness shirt last month. All the profits were donated to City of Hope. We raised $440.07.
A BIG thank you goes to JJ Oddone for designing the shirts and getting them printed up!
Thank you everyone!
– Randall
November 19, 2019
Defenses against a Side Headlock on the Ground
There are many differences in the ground game for sport competition, such as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and a real-life self-defense situation.
One of those differences are the type of attacks you will face on the ground and the type of techniques you must learn and practice to counter it.
An example of an attack, or hold, that you see often in street fights but not often in MMA or BJJ competition is the side headlock.
The side headlock is not used often in MMA/BJJ competition because they are limited in their ability to use submission holds and strikes while applying it. They are also vulnerable to losing the hold and having their back taken when fighting another skilled competitor.
However, in a street fight it is common for an untrained attacker to naturally put the defender in a headlock. This becomes even more of a problem if the attacker is much larger and stronger than you (no weight classes in street fights). Even worse is if the attacker has a background in Judo or wrestling (many kids wrestle growing up), then they have been trained to use the headlock, or similar, to pin their opponent on their back. It is even possible for the defender to get neck cranked and receive a catastrophic injury if they don’t know how to escape!
Many MMA and BJJ gyms do not train a lot on side headlock escapes because it’s not a common position they’ll be in when rolling in the gym or in competition.
But for Krav Maga and real fights the side headlock escapes (standing and on the ground) are a very important part of our curriculum and they are drilled constantly.
This video demonstrates one of many side headlock escapes our Krav Maga students learn.
Regardless of what style of martial art you train in, if one of your main goals is to learn how to protect yourself in a real situation, don’t neglect training your side headlock escapes!
November 18, 2019
Krav Maga – Defense Against High Round Kick – Covering The Ribs (3 Drills To Keep Your Elbow Tight).
A common mistake that is made when executing the Defense Against High Round Kick – Covering the Ribs (Level 3 technique) is not keeping the elbow tight to the ribs. This mistake leaves the defender’s ribs exposed and more likely to get kicked.
This video demonstrates and explains three progressive and corrective drills a student can practice to force them to keep their elbow tight to their ribs while performing this kick defense.
November 17, 2019
Krav Maga defines “combatives” as the ballistic techniques used both in fighting and in self-defense. The bulk of these techniques involves punches, kicks, elbow strikes, knees, sweeps, and throws, but Krav Maga never excludes other combative actions such as biting and scratching. Even if you’re interested in Krav Maga only for self-defense and no interest in fighting, you must learn basic combatives, While Krav Maga self-defense techniques address the danger, combative techniques are vital in order to eliminate subsequent threats. The combative techniques are designed to cause sufficient damage to the attacker in order to remove further threats, while keeping you relatively safe.
In order to teach students how to perform combatives on a resisting attacker, it must be pressure tested through the use of sparring. We use a progressive system of sparring in our curriculum:
Level 1 (Yellow Belt): Sparring is optional but not required.
Level 2 (Orange Belt): Touch contact sparring is required.
Level 3 (Green Belt): Light contact sparring is required.
Level 4 (Blue Belt): Moderate contact sparring is required.
Level 5 (Brown Belt): Heavy contact sparring is required.
Level 5 (Black Belt): Full-contact sparring is required.
This video is an example of our Level 4 students sparring with moderate contact. They work hard but also have fun and try to learn from each other.
Everyone spars everyone regardless of gender or size because you don’t get to pick who your attacker is in a real life self-defense situation.
November 15, 2019
We’re teaching a new Introductory Krav Maga class every Friday from 4-5pm at 5th Element Combat Fitness & CrossFit YP1 in Oakland Park. Contact them for information: https://www.5thelementcf.com/
November 14, 2019
This video demonstrates Hand Defenses Against a Knife Attack using 360 Degree Outside Defenses (Level 4 technique). Specifically it addresses the common issue of students not maintaining a 90 degree angle on the higher (positions #1 and #2) and lower (positions #6 and #7) 360 Degree Outside Defenses. It will explain the importance of maintaining a 90 degree angle, why this mistake often happens, and how to fix it through the use of a particular training drill.
November 13, 2019
The majority of our students follow our curriculum which takes a person from a beginner to an advanced Krav Maga practitioner in a structured and progressive manner.
However, we do have some students who want to learn very specific techniques from our curriculum. This afternoon I had a private lesson with a new student who works executive protection. His concern is that he won’t always be armed when working security in certain countries that will not allow him to carry his firearm. He wanted to learn empty hand defenses against armed assaults. He did research online and found our Krav Maga training center to be the most reputable in the area for this type of specific training.
We did two hours of basic defenses against handgun and knife/edged weapon threats. Due to his profession, I made a point of showing him defenses that work for both personal and third party protection.
One of the defenses I taught him was defending a Handgun Threat from the Side, In Front of the Arm (Touching). In this video, I showed him how to use this exact same technique for a defense against a Handgun Threat to the Third Party (Defender to the Side). This follows an important Krav Maga principle: One defense must work against a variety of attacks.
We offer customized training for all types of individuals and organizations such as women’s self-defense, youth groups, security, etc. We offer both private and small group lessons at our training center or we can train your organization at your location. Contact me to discuss your specific needs and I can create a training syllabus based on those needs.
– Randall
November 12, 2019
“In the extreme moment, only force can stop force.” -Rory Miller
November 11, 2019
Thank you to all who have served.
November 7, 2019
This morning I did an interview with Marketer Brothers about my martial arts and business background, and specifically about Krav Maga. Thank you Carlos Salguero and Pablo Ricardo Salguero for the interview!
November 7, 2019
After we teach our students the basic application of the defense against Headlock from the Side (Level 1 technique), we ask the attacker to pressure test it or offer resistance. A common issue that comes up when we pressure test it is the attacker can drag the defender to the ground while the defender attempts the takedown from leveraging the neck. This video addresses how to prevent being dragged to the ground through the use of proper body positioning.
November 6, 2019
Congratulations to Paul Zuckerman who received his Krav Maga Yellow Belt diploma from our Level 1 test on September 15.
November 5, 2019
Krav Maga Worldwide training is about making people stronger and safer, every day.
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Whether your goal is to get in the best shape of your life or to learn skills that could save your life, we have the training that will get you there.
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Start training with us today. First lesson is free!
November 2, 2019
Congratulations to Jessica Chin Fong who received her Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from our Level 1 test on September 15.
October 19, 2019
This morning Job de Ojeda received his Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from our Level 1 test on September 15. Congratulations Job!
October 18, 2019
Contact fight classes at Krav Maga Worldwide give you the chance to work on your skills against resisting opponents. Touch contact for beginners, light to moderate contact for intermediate students, and full contact for advance students. 👊🏻
All of the classes in our self-defense, fitness, and fight programs are designed to help you become stronger and safer. Fight classes are often considered the most challenging because the contact. Testing yourself against a resisting opponent is a unique challenge that helps students understand how to improve. 💪🏻
Start training with us today! First lesson is free!
October 16, 2019
Tonight Robin Goodwin was awarded her Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from our Level 1 test on September 15. Congratulations Robin!
October 16, 2019
Every Tuesday from 7-8pm we have a Krav Maga self defense class available to all residents of Aztec RV Resort in Margate. The classes are at the clubhouse.
The classes are coordinated by Ken Barrett. Please contact him if you wish to participate.
We had a good group of people training last night!
October 15, 2019
Congratulations to Kenson Delva! This morning he was awarded his Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from our Level 1 test on September 15.
October 14, 2019
Congratulations to Sven Scherer who tonight received his Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from our Level 1 test on September 15.
October 12, 2019
Krav Maga (official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces) training will give you the skills you need to fight back and win if you are physically assaulted. Our self-defense training program is designed to be easily learned and easy to retain so that you can act under stress. Regular training at our Krav Maga Worldwide certified training center will not only give you these self-defense skills but it will also make you physically and mentally stronger.
Get in great shape. Learn real self-defense skills. Start training with us today! First lesson is free!
October 11, 2019
I added a second camera in the training center. The purpose of it is to record students training so they can observe their performance and see what techniques they are doing well and which ones need improvement.
The camera is set to detect motion and immediately start recording. So we should get a recording of every lesson from now on.
If a student requests it, I will upload a video of them training to our student only Facebook group so they can monitor their progress. If you’re an active student of our training center but are not a member of our private student group, send us a request to join.
October 11, 2019
If you’re looking for a sweatshirt for this winter, Revgear is doing a one time order for these Krav Maga Worldwide sweatshirts.
They’re $44.99. Order due date is October 20. Contact me to place your order.
– Randall
October 10, 2019
Congratulations to Luciana Ungaro Flores who received her Krav Maga Yellow Belt diploma from our Level 1 test on June 12.
Good to have you back Luci!
October 4, 2019
Our Krav Maga training center’s latest newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/68766386a631/newsletter
In this newsletter:
1. Congratulations to our newest Yellow Belts!
2. Choke With A Push (Rotational Defense Tips).
3. Cavalier Wrist Locks (Preventing The Knife From Switching To The Attacker’s Other Hand).
4. Jab/Cross/Bob and Weave/Cross Punch Combination (Circling Up Footwork).
5. Foot Grab: Spinning Inward – Heel Kick (Two Common Mistakes To Avoid).
6. Bas Rutten Boxing Workout (Warm-Up/Cool Down with Heavy Bag, Face Mask & Arms).
7. Latest Reviews of our Program.
October 3, 2019
Krav Maga Fitness – Bas Rutten Boxing Workout (Warm-Up/Cool Down with Heavy Bag, Face Mask & Arms).
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training. The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
This video shows how to perform the Bas Rutten Boxing Workout on a heavy bag with the Title Boxing Heavy Bag Striking Mask and MaxxMMA X-Arms attached to it.
Here are some things to keep in mind:
1. In this video I’m performing this as a warm-up before, or a cool down drill after, a hard heavy bag workout. This is why the punches are not performed at full power.
2. I’m intentionally not wearing gloves as I want to feel the impact of my punch on the mask to make sure I’m striking with my two large knuckles and that my wrist is straight. This is vital for Krav Maga since you will not be wearing hand wraps or gloves to protects your hands in a real life self-defense situation. But I am hitting lightly to avoid a potential mishit which could lead to an injury.
3. Each punch lands on the point of the chin to increase the chances of scoring a knockout while improving punching accuracy.
4. The purpose of the arms is to teach you how to throw punches and punch combinations around an opponent’s guard. This is important for Krav Maga students who having started sparring and what their heavy bag training to better carry over to sparring.
5. Notice I change my positioning (left/center/right) while performing the punch combinations. This teaches you to adjust your punches based off the angle, as well as to develop good defensive habits by not staying directly in front of your opponent all the time.
6. The MaxxMMA X-Arms can moved to replicate different guard positions. In this video I positioned them in the basic guard/orthodox stance. But the guard can be changed to simulate a southpaw stance, as well as a high guard, low hand guard, Philly Shell, etc. You can also adjust the arms to replicate guards that are commonly used in specific martial arts styles. Also position the arms similar to the way your sparring partners that you train with hold them.
7. By training at a slower speed it allows me to focus more on my technique such keeping my hands up, good pivots, snapping punches back to the chin, proper footwork, etc.
– Randall
October 2, 2019
September 30, 2019
Remember how disappointed or annoyed everyone was when the breast cancer shirts got cancelled? Pepperidge Farms remembers. So Ran’all and I said “Nah. NAH! We doing special shirts.”
Heres the deal: you have until Friday at noon to pre-order your shirts or you can’t has. All proceeds go to the Marni Fund. They are $30 American Dollars a piece unless you show me written proof that you have left me your 1970 Dodge Challenger in your will. Notarized.
What: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS SHIRTS
How Much: $30
When: YOU HAVE UNTIL FRIDAY AT NOON TO GET ONE! OR ELSE YOU GET NADA!
Be awesome.
–JJ
PS: All sizes are unisex
September 30, 2019
Krav Maga – Foot Grab: Spinning Inward – Heel Kick (Two Common Mistakes To Avoid).
This Student Section video addresses two common mistakes with the Heel Kick while performing the defense against a Foot Grab: Spinning Inward (Level 2 technique).
September 26, 2019
Real World. Self-Defense.
Train at Krav Maga and develop the skills and mentality to fight back and win in situations where you have no choice but to defend yourself and/or your loved ones.
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Contact us to schedule your first lesson for free!
September 24, 2019
Be Stronger. Be Safer. Be Confident.
September 22, 2019
Congratulations to Matthew Thomas who this morning received his Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from our Level 1 test on August 24.
September 21, 2019
Congratulations to Mark Gerhardt who this afternoon received his Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from our Level 1 test on August 24.
September 20, 2019
September 15, 2019
Congratulations to the following students who passed our Krav Maga Level 1 (Yellow Belt) test this afternoon:
- Jessica Chin Fong
- Kenson Delva
- Job de Ojeda
- Robin Goodwin
- Sven Scherer
- Paul Zuckerman
Each student had to demonstrate 36 Combatives, 21 Self Defense techniques, and 10 Groundfighting techniques over a physically demanding two hour test.
Great job everyone!
September 13, 2019
This afternoon we have a booth at the Archways Employee Health and Wellness Fair. Meeting nice people and explaining to them the benefits of Krav Maga self defense and fitness training.
September 13, 2019
Debra Eckerling’s Jewish Bucket List. Episode Seven: Krav Maga
Krav Maga is the first thing the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) uses to train new soldiers to get up to speed and ready for combat. But it’s also as much about a mindset as it is about fighting.
I first learned about Krav Maga when I interviewed Amir Perets for the Journal last year. He’s the Israeli who popularized the discipline in Los Angeles. I decided to add taking a class to my Jewish bucket list…
September 12, 2019
Congratulations to Andrew Hall who received his Krav Maga orange belt diploma from our Level 2 test on August 3. We miss you Andrew!
September 6, 2019
Instinctive movements. Aggressive counterattacks.
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We train students to fight back aggressively and by any means necessary because the ultimate goal of our training is for our students to go home safe.
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No technique is considered “dirty” or “cheating” or “unfair” if we’re dealing with a scenario in which lives are on the line. We don’t want our students to have to fight…but if they do have to fight, we want them to do damage and get away from the dangerous situation that forced them to take action.
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Start training with us today! Contact us to schedule your first lesson for free!
September 5, 2019
Order by next Monday, September 9th…and help be a part of Krav for a CURE!
- Men’s Krav Cure Shirt (Black): $24.99
- Women’s Krav Cure Shirt (Black or Pink): $24.99
- Krav Cure Rally Towel (Black or White): $9.99
- Krav Cure Classic Trucker Hat: $19.99
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to help find a cure for Breast Cancer in the name of Marni Levine: https://www.kravmaga.com/marni-fund/about-the-marni-fund/
Contact me to place your order. 🙏💟👍
September 5, 2019
September 4, 2019
Congratulations to Ana Solorio and Bari Bernstein, who this afternoon, were awarded their Krav Maga orange belt diplomas from our Level 2 test on August 3.
September 4, 2019
Congratulations to Ed Weiner who this afternoon was awarded his Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from our Level 1 test on June 12.
September 4, 2019
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September 3, 2019
Krav Maga – Jab/Cross/Bob and Weave/Cross Punch Combination (Circling Up Footwork).
In this Student Section video we go over the Jab/Cross/Bob and Weave/Cross Punch Combination (Level 2 technique) with the concept of using “circling up” footwork while performing the Bob and Weave to place you in best position to land the last Cross.
August 31, 2019
Congratulations to David Weiss who this afternoon was awarded his Krav Maga Orange Belt diploma from our Level 2 test on August 3.
August 29, 2019
Congratulations to Greg Anderson who tonight was awarded his Krav Maga Orange Belt diploma from our Level 2 test on August 3.
August 29, 2019
The Healthy Habits Of Krav Maga Martial Arts
This attorney chose Krav Maga as his “healthy habit” because he finds it fun and challenging.
August 29, 2019
Despite Hurricane Dorian, I plan on being open and teaching lessons this weekend.
If anyone has private lessons this weekend and needs to cancel, please let me know.
We were going to be closed on Monday anyway for Labor Day. I always have Mondays off but JJ needs the day off so he can spend time with his children Killface, Olivia, and Jose Canseco.
Be safe this weekend everyone!
August 28, 2019
Training at Krav Maga Worldwide will make you physically and mentally tougher. Overcoming challenges in the training rooms teaches you skills that apply in your everyday life.
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We train to overcome and to never give up in the face of adversity and stress. Come train with us. Get tougher.
August 26, 2019
Krav Maga – Cavalier Wrist Locks (Preventing The Knife From Switching To The Attacker’s Other Hand).
In this Student Section video we go over the following four tips to preventing the attacker from switching the knife over to their other hand while performing the Cavalier wrist locks (Level 4 technique):
1. Keeping a “cap” on the attacker’s hand.
2. Cross facing the attacker with your shin and knee.
3. Lifting up on the attacker’s arm.
4. Rotating and angling the attacker’s hand and arm away from their body.
August 25, 2019
“Krav Maga is unlike karate, jiu-jitsu and other martial arts in that it has no rules,”
Krav Maga prevents bullying, instills discipline, confidence
August 24, 2019
Congratulations to Mark Gerhardt and Matthew Thomas for passing their two hour Level 1 (Yellow Belt) Krav Maga test this afternoon.
The Level 1 test goes over the basics of self defense and fighting such as Krav Maga’s fighting stance and movement, various punches, kicks from standing position as well as from on the ground, elbows and knees, and how to defend against punches, chokes, headlocks and wrist grabs.
Great job you two!
August 22, 2019
Krav Maga – Choke With A Push (Rotational Defense Tips).
In this Student Section video we go over the following four tips to make the rotational defense better for both Choke from the Front with a Push and Choke from Behind with a Push (Level 1 techniques):
1. How to remember which hand to bring up.
2. The important of stabbing (instead of ‘windmilling’) your arm.
3. Timing the arm stab with your step.
4. Timing the pivoting/rotation of your feet with your step.
August 21, 2019
Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense training teaches students to defend and counterattack simultaneously whenever possible. As a system based on the side of self-defense, we aren’t looking to initiate a fight, so focusing just on defending an attack isn’t going to help gain initiative in a physical encounter. Our training teaches students to start fighting back right away. To make damage to an attacker at the same time as making a defense so that we have the best chance of winning the fight and going home safe.
August 21, 2019
August 16, 2019
Our Latest Krav Maga Newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/aed5b3a4ac6e/newsletter
Featured in this newsletter:
1. Congratulations To Our Newest Orange Belts!
2. Bearhug From The Front Arms Free – Leverage On The Neck (Twisting The Neck Mistakes To Avoid).
3. Long Gun From Behind – Touching (Maximizing Control Of The Weapon).
4. Side Kick With Advance (The Most Common Mistake To Avoid).
5. Foot Grab: Spinning Outward – Round Kick (The Importance Of Striking With Your Shin).
6. Bas Rutten Boxing Workout (Repeat The Last Punch).
August 15, 2019
Krav Maga Fitness Program: Bas Rutten Boxing Workout (Repeat The Last Punch).
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training. The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
This video shows how to modify the Bas Rutten Boxing Workout by repeating the last punch of each combination. This is a good modification for more physically fit and/or advanced students who already feel comfortable performing the regular boxing workout.
All Level 2 and above students should try this workout after they have mastered the regular version.
Repeating the last punch has the following benefits:
1. It increases the intensity of the workout by forcing you to throw even more punches per round.
2. It teaches you to break up the rhythm of your punching combinations. We normally punch from left-to-right or from right-to-left. By repeating the same side punch it will change up the rhythm of your combinations which can throw off your training partner’s defense while sparring.
3. Many of our Krav Maga self defense techniques involve throwing repeated punches from the same side. This workout will help you with those defenses that involve repeated combatives thrown from the same side.
Important Note: For the sake of this video, I performed the combinations while staying in one place. Normally, I would be using more footwork while doing the workout such as advancing in when starting the combination, retreating after finishing a combination, and circling between combinations.
– Randall
August 14, 2019
My good dudes and dudettes! As you know, we have a dress code at the school. Tops AND bottoms should have Krav Maga on them, whether it be official branding, items you found online or the dreaded “tape of shame”. The Krav Maga branding on both the top and bottom is our official “school uniform”.
Knowing how annoying it is to wait for something in the mail, we have brought you a quick cheap solution! PATCHES!
Have some comfy pants you like training in? Throw a patch on it. Favorite shirt that hugs you just right? Throw a patch on it. Want to rep your Krav Maga training on a sweatshirt in the sub arctic conditions of South Florida? Throw a patch on it! All you have to do is buy one of these and stitch it on! Can’t sew?! That’s ok!! SIMONE CAN!!
For only $5 per patch you will never be noncompliant again!! Get them while supplies last!
-JJ
August 13, 2019
How to improve your chances against an active shooter
The phenomenon of mass shooting has grown and changed over the years. So has the thinking on how best to survive one. Experts say that there is no single response that works in every situation because each one is different. Their best advice is to keep your options open, what’s known as the multi-option response.
Those options include evacuating, barricading and attacking — or run, hide, fight as they’re often termed.
Our Krav Maga training center specializes in the “attack/fight” option to mass shootings. Contact us for information about our Active Shooter Neutralization courses.
August 12, 2019
Krav Maga – Foot Grab: Spinning Outward – Round Kick (The Importance Of Striking With Your Shin).
A common mistake new Level 2 students make while performing the defense against a Foot Grab using the Round Kick is striking the attacker’s arm with their toes or foot instead of their shin.
This video discusses why it’s important to strike with your shin while performing the Round Kick to escape the Foot Grab and one reason why you might be having trouble with this and how to fix the problem.
August 10, 2019
Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense teaches students to target vulnerable areas in a fight so they can do damage to an attacker and go home safe.
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We help women develop the mindset and physical skills to fight back and win if assaulted.
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Contact us to schedule a free trial lesson. Start training with us today!
August 9, 2019
Due to recent shootings, just this week I’ve been asked by three different people if we offer training to deal with these types of situations. Yes, we do! We offer Active Shooter Neutralization training. Contact us if you or your group is interested in this training!
– Randall
August 8, 2019
August 3, 2019
Congratulations to the following students who successfully completed the Krav Maga Level 2 (Orange Belt) test this afternoon:
Back row from left to right: Greg Anderson, Doug Innocent, David Weiss.
Front row from left to right: Andrew Hall, Bari Bernstein, Ana Solorio.
The Level 2 curriculum and test reviews and hones the skills learned in Level 1, as well as covers additional punches and kicks, defenses with counterattacks against punches and kicks, defenses against various chokes, headlocks, and bearhugs, dealing with multiple attackers, along with how to handle an attacker who is on top of you on the ground.
Great job everyone!
August 3, 2019
Congratulations to Denise Ciparro who last night received her Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from her Level 1 test.
August 2, 2019
In a self-defense situation we don’t want a prolonged ground fight. We teach students to fight to an advantageous position, do damage to the opponent, and get out. Many of our instructors are accomplished, high-level grapplers, and ground fighting is an important part of training here.
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Start training with us today! Contact us to schedule a free trial lesson!
August 1, 2019
Congratulations to Kara Kenny who last night received her Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from her Level 1 test.
August 1, 2019
Congratulations to Austin Kuntze who last night received his Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from his Level 1 test.
August 1, 2019
Congratulations to Ray Romero who last night received his Krav Maga yellow belt diploma from his Level 1 test.
July 31, 2019
July 30, 2019
Krav Maga – Side Kick with Advance (Most Common Mistake to Avoid).
In this Student Section video we go over what the most common mistake is when students perform the Side Kick with Advance (Level 2 technique).
This video will explain what, why, and how to avoid this common mistake with this kick.
July 28, 2019
One of the many things that sets Krav Maga Worldwide apart from other Krav Maga training organizations is that our Chief Instructor Darren Levine trained with and received his black belt from Imi Lichtenfeld himself.
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Our Chief Instructor Darren Levine was training in Krav Maga in Israel before most of the Western world even knew what Krav Maga was. Darren was hand-picked by Imi to bring Krav Maga to, and teach Krav Maga in, America.
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Our history and pedigree are unique. Krav Maga Worldwide is the original source of Krav Maga training in America and under Darren’s guidance we’ve maintained Imi’s standards of training and his vision of a world where everyone can walk in peace.
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Start training with us today!
July 27, 2019
Teachers Get Free Krav Maga Training To Protect Students
We think this is a wonderful service that Colorado Krav Maga is offering to the teachers of their community.
Our Krav Maga training center would like to follow their lead and offer free self defense classes for the rest of the summer to all teachers in the Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade Counties
If you’re a teacher and are interested, please contact us for information and available lesson times!
Please share with any teachers that you know!
July 25, 2019
Look who stopped by the training center today! The first time I met Nate he was a 15 year old boy in my Krav Maga classes. Now the Navy has returned him as a man. It was good to see you Nate! I’m proud of you!
July 24, 2019
Krav Maga – Long Gun From Behind – Touching (Maximizing Control Of The Weapon).
In this Student Section video we demonstrate and discuss how to maximize control of the weapon while performing the defense against a Long Gun Threat from Behind – Touching (Level 5 technique).
Maximizing control of the weapon is very important for a smaller defender fighting against a larger and stronger gunman.
July 23, 2019
It’s Your Life. Be Ready To Fight For It.
Train with us at Krav Maga Worldwide and be better prepared to fight for your life, and for the things in your life that matter most. We can help you be safer, get stronger, and to live your life the way you want.
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Start training with us today! Contact us to schedule a FREE trial class.
July 22, 2019
Some ideas on how to deal with overly-angry or aggressive people at the airport or on the road comes from an expert in Krav Maga, the Israeli self-defense and fighting system.
Learn basic protection skills. Sometimes doing your part and attempting to defuse an aggressive person doesn’t work. It’s important for your safety that you equip yourself with basic self-defense skills that can stop someone from assaulting you. Most self-defense classes also teach verbal and body language skills, which can be helpful in deterring assailants in such situations.
Can Krav Maga Martial Arts Techniques Help Travelers Beat Air and Road Rage? article now featured on Forbes.com.
July 21, 2019
Be the weapon.
July 20, 2019
When defending the Bearhug from the Front with Arms Free – Leverage on the Neck (Level 2 technique) there are three common mistakes students make when twisting the attacker’s neck. This video explains what those three mistakes are and how to avoid them.
July 18, 2019
Train with us and you’ll get stronger, healthier, you’ll learn how to fight back and win if you are assaulted. Whatever your goals are for training, we can help you get stronger and be safer. Start training with us today!
July 17, 2019
Our Krav Maga training center’s latest newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/be56418365b9/newsletter
In this newsletter:
1. Congratulations to our New Krav Maga Yellow Belts!
2. Kickboxing Seminar September 7 and 8.
3. Choke from Behind with a Pull (Wrist Lock Details).
4. Gun From Behind: Touching (Takeaway Against A Reverse Grip).
5. Rear Uppercut/Lead Hook/Cross Combination (Practical Application).
6. Foot Grab: Clearing Stripping Foot – Axe Kick (Pants Grab Counter).
7. Bas Rutten Boxing Workout (Straight Punches Only With Resistance Band).
8. Free Heavy Bags For Our Active Students!
July 15, 2019
Hiho! JJ here coming at you with a video I found online.
The video speaks for itself, but there was a good quote from the person that posted it over on Instagram:
“Watch your space…when they get too close watch their hands…”
Stay vigilant guys.
July 13, 2019
A student from the Krav Maga Worldwide affiliate in Lubbock, Texas used her Krav Maga skills last night to successfully defend herself in a real situation:
We have a student that had to use Krav last night, and did so successfully. She was confronted by a stranger while walking to her car. After attempting to de-escalate the situation by talking to him, the man violently grabbed her arm. She elbowed him with the other arm in the face and knee’d him in the body. The man let go and ran away after being hit with those two combatives, and our student went home with only a small bruise where she was grabbed.
We always hope that you’ll never have to use the skills we teach, but we’re glad to hear that our student is doing well (and are very proud of her for kicking ass when needed! She even had to use her opposite fighting stance!)
This is why we train and teach. If you feel like you need training like this, please reach out to us.
July 12, 2019
Krav Maga Fitness Program: Bas Rutten Boxing Workout (Straight Punches Only With Resistance Band).
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training.
The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
This workout shows how to shadow train using a resistance band to increase punching speed and power.
I’ve tested different resistance band and discovered the following:
1. Different brands and models of resistance bands come in different lengths, strengths and each feel differently. I currently have two different brands/models at our training center. The Everlast FIT Shadow Boxer and the TITLE Boxing Resistance Band Shadow Boxer (the one used in this video). I found the TITLE band was a little smaller and worked for better for my build. The Everlast model will work better for my larger students.
2. Most resistance bands don’t offer much resistance when throwing punches other than Straight Punches. When trying it out with Hooks, Uppercuts, and Overhands it felt awkward and didn’t provide much tension.
3. Due to reason #2 above I modified this workout by only throwing Straight Punches (Jabs and Crosses). Any left punch called out I would always throw a Jab. Any right punch called out I would throw a Cross.
4. I will continue to test out different brands and models of punching resistance bands in the future.
5. If I find a better model of resistance band that works for Hooks, Uppercuts, and Overhand Punches in the future, I will make another video demonstrating the normal Bas Rutten Boxing Workout combinations using it.
– Randall
July 11, 2019
Ancient Krav Maga – Kick To the Groin – Valid In All Eras 😂
July 10, 2019
Krav Maga College Self-Defense Class Preparing Young Women
Strength isn’t how hard you can hit, even though Sydney Weber can hit hard. It is about feeling empowered when you walk out the door.
“With that confidence you’re not walking around as a victim,” Weber said….
Click the link to watch the video and read the rest of the article.
July 9, 2019
Nearly all of the questions we answer as Krav Maga Worldwide instructors start with “what if…?”. What if I’m grabbed this way? What if someone tries to do this? What if this happens? What if I’m in this position? It’s all things that people are most afraid of in terms of defending themselves.
For women especially these fears can seem overwhelming and insurmountable. Self-defense training at Krav Maga Worldwide certified training centers helps women all over the world confront these what if’s, get stronger and be safer.
Learn what to do in the situations that scare you and you’ll eliminate that fear. You’ll have more control of your life. That’s what we want for our students and our respective communities.
Contact us to schedule a FREE trial class.
July 7, 2019
A question that occasionally comes up when students learn the Foot Grab: Clearing Stripping Foot – Axe Kick (Level 2 technique) is what to do when the attacker grabs your pants or is still holding on with one hand after you strip the attacker’s other hand with your Axe Kick. This video demonstrates and explains how to counter this issue.
July 6, 2019
Everyone was exhausted but happy after we finished with rounds of sparring at the end of our Level 4 class this morning.
July 3, 2019
We will be closed Thursday, July 4 in honor of the birth of this great country of ours. Have fun, be excellent to each other, and try not to blow off any limbs with fireworks. Woo! ‘MERICA!!
July 2, 2019
One of the first things we develop in students training at Krav Maga Wordwide is a fighting spirit.
We train our students to fight back as aggressively as possible for as long as it takes to get themselves safe, should they find themselves in a self-defense situation
This is a key principle in Krav Maga because in terms of self-defense we consider that we are being attacked, not attacking someone. So we are, by definition, already on the defense.
We must fight back with aggression, and to cause damage to the attacker, in order to turn the encounter in our favor.
Come train with us and start building these lifesaving skills.
June 21, 2019
After students learn punch combinations, they often have trouble applying it during sparring because they do not know the actual application behind the combination.
This video demonstrates and explains the practical application behind the Rear Uppercut/Lead Hook/Cross Combination (Level 2 technique).
June 20, 2019
Krav Maga Worldwide training will give you the skills and mindset to take action, fight back, and win in the worst of self-defense situations. Start training with us today.
June 19, 2019
When pressure testing the defense against a Gun Threat from Behind: Touching (Level 4 technique), occasionally the gunman’s hand, or grip, will end up reversed or upside down during the control stage of the defense. When students have had this happen, they have asked how to do the takeaway against this scenario. This video demonstrates and explains how to perform the disarm when this happens.
June 15, 2019
This video goes over the fine details for executing the wrist lock while performing the defense against a Choke from Behind with a Pull (Level 2 technique). This is the most difficult aspect of this defense for new Level 2 students to learn.
June 12, 2019
Congratulations to the following students for passing the Krav Maga Level 1 (Yellow Belt) test:
Ray Romero
Ed Weiner
Justin
Luci Ungaro Flores
Denise Ciparro
Kara Kenny
Austin Kuntze
Thank you to JJ Oddone for being a testing partner for Denise!
Thank you to Mike Donovan and Alison McMahanfor taking pictures of testing.
Also, thank you to Alison for bring in snacks and Ed for bringing in pizza for everyone for after testing.
Congratulations to our new Krav Maga Yellow Belts!
To view all the pictures from testing:https://www.facebook.com/
June 12, 2019
Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/8b56216c8d15/newsletter
In this newsletter:
1. The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance.
2. Self Defense: Both Wrists Grabbed, Held Behind The Back (Defender’s Hands Are Too High).
3. Weapons Defense: Stick Defense Against Upward Swing (Combining Overhead and Horizontal Swing Defense Principles).
4. Fighting/Combatives: Forward Leg Round Kick With Switch (Adjusting Distance With The Switch Step).
5. Groundfighting: Guard – Bottom Position: Kick Off From The Guard – Knee to Chest (Attacker Grabs Your Leg Counter).
6. Fitness: Bas Rutten Thai Boxing Workout (Shadow Training With SPRI Xercuffs Leg Resistance Band).
June 7, 2019
This Student Section video shows what to do if your attacker grabs your leg preventing you from finishing the Kick Off From The Guard – Knee To Chest – with space (Level 2 technique).
June 5, 2019
In this Student Section video we go over how to do a Stick Defense against an Upward Swing by combining Overhead and Horizontal Swing (Level 4 techniques) defense principles.
June 1, 2019
Train to fight back, win, and go home safe. Start training with us today!
May 31, 2019
Good video for all the Level 4 students and other students who have learned defenses against handgun threats from the front.
The video goes over three examples of why you would want to use the two hand cupping technique instead of one hand control with a punch.
To watch the video: Cupping The Handgun
May 30, 2019
This Student Section video shows you how to use the Back Kick (Level 2 technique) to help escape when Both Wrist Are Grabbed, Held Behind The Back (Level 2) when the attacker forces the defender’s hands up too high making the regular defense less effective.
May 24, 2019
Our training center will be OPEN on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 for our regularly scheduled lessons.
We will be CLOSED Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Everyone have a fun and safe holiday weekend!
May 23, 2019
This Student Section video demonstrates and explains how to modify your switch step in order to adjust the distance while performing the Forward Leg Round Kick with a Switch (Level 2 technique).
May 22, 2019
Train from positions of disadvantage. Know what to do if you get knocked down or taken down. Start training with us today!
May 21, 2019
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training.
The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
This workout shows how to shadow train the Bas Rutten Thai Boxing workout while using the SPRI Leg Resistance Band.
This workout will increase the speed in your footwork and explosiveness in your knee strikes while building strength and endurance in your hip, pelvic area, and lower abs.
Please note the following:
1. I would suggest using the lightest strength (yellow) SPRI Xercuffs. Any resistance stronger makes it difficult to move and deliver knee strike which makes you more prone to injury.
2. Be sure to keep your Fighting Stance wide and always move between combinations to build your speed and endurance in your hips.
3. Try targeting the face of your imaginary opponent, or deliver the Knee Strikes higher, if you want increased resistance in order to build more endurance and explosiveness in your knee strikes.
4. It’s recommended to do at least one round at a light speed without the SPRI Xercuffs to properly warm-up before doing rounds with the resistance band.
5. After doing a round with the Xercuffs, try the next round without the resistance band on while shadow training or on a heavy bag to notice the difference in your explosiveness.
6. Students at our Krav Maga training center can use the SPRI Xercuffs we have in our equipment section and use these workouts during Open Gym times. You can sign up for Open Gym times through our online calendar at www.KravMagaCalendar.com.
May 20, 2019
Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/ba7e67478ddf/newsletter
In this newsletter:
1. Memorial Day/Weekend Hours.
2. Choke From The Side (Attacker Is Very Close Variation).
3. Cavalier (Wrist Lock) #1 and #2 (Which One To Use).
4. Defensive Front Kick (Static vs. Aggressive Attacker).
5. Mount – Trap And Roll – Headlock or Close Choke (Defending The Free Hand Choke).
6. Bas Rutten Thai Boxing Workout (Shadow Training from the Southpaw Stance).
7. Latest Student Review Of Our Krav Maga Program.
May 18, 2019
In this Student Section video we go over the Defensive Front Kick (Level 2 technique) and how to modify the hip and torso positioning depending on whether you are throwing the kick against a static (in place) or aggressive (advancing) attacker.
May 16, 2019
In this Krav Maga Student Section video we go over whether to use Cavalier #1 or #2 (Level 4 technique) while attempting a disarm against a knife threat or attack depending on the type of resistance your attacker is giving you.
May 14, 2019
Krav Maga Fitness Program: Bas Rutten Thai Boxing Workout (Shadow Training from the Southpaw Stance).
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training.
The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
This workout shows how to shadow train the Bas Rutten Thai Boxing workout from the southpaw, or right foot in front, stance.
Doing this workout is beneficial for the following reasons:
1. For left handed students who want to see how to reverse all the combinations.
2. For more advanced student who want to be able to fight from both sides.
3. Be better with self defense techniques that require you to defend yourself from both orthodox (left foot in front) and southpaw (right foot in front) stances.
4. For students preparing for their Krav Maga black belt test (it is a black belt requirement to be able to throw strikes and combinations from both Fighting Stances).
5. To avoid imbalances in the body, which can lead to injury, by training both sides equally.
– Randall
May 13, 2019
Why Krav Maga is not considered as a martial art in your eyes? That’s a question we are often being asked by people around the world. The answer to this question is very simple and logic….
Click here to read the entire post: Ran Nakash
May 10, 2019
In this Student Section video we address what the defender must do if the attacker is holding the defender down in the mount position with a headlock with one arm while using their other hand, wrist or forearm to apply a choke (Level 2 technique).
May 8, 2019
There’s no such thing as a “fair fight” if your life depends on it. Start training with us today!
May 8, 2019
This video goes over how to modify the defense against Choke from the Side (Level 1 technique) when the attacker is very close to the defender while applying the choke.
May 7, 2019
Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/cab1678d29e8/newsletter
In this newsletter:
1. “Krav Maga can save your life,
without throwing a single punch, block or kick.”
2. Choke from Behind against a Wall (Side Step Variation).
3. Stick Defense Against Overhead Swing – Off Angle/Dead-Side – One Step (Two Mistakes to Avoid While Doing the Stabbing Defense).
4. Front Kick with Advance from Neutral Stance (Correct Hand Position Timing).
5. Mount – Trap and Roll: Headlock or Close Choke.
6. Bas Rutten Thai Boxing Workout (Shadow Training with Elbow Strikes Substitution).
7. Review of our Krav Maga Student Section videos.
May 3, 2019
One of the many things that sets Krav Maga Worldwide apart from other Krav Maga training organizations is that our Chief Instructor Darren Levine trained with and received his black belt from Imi Lichtenfeld himself.
🙌🏻
Our Chief Instructor Darren Levine was training in Krav Maga in Israel before most of the Western world even knew what Krav Maga was. Darren was hand-picked by Imi to bring Krav Maga to, and teach Krav Maga in, America.
💪🏻
Our history and pedigree are unique. Krav Maga Worldwide is the original source of Krav Maga training in America and under Darren’s guidance we’ve maintained Imi’s standards of training and his vision of a world where everyone can walk in peace.
May 2, 2019
I received this nice email from a fellow Krav Maga practitioner and future black belt:
“Mr Koch
Just felt the need to thank you for your thoughtful, detailed and very helpful youtube krav maga videos.
I also enjoy reading through your site: www.kravmagatraining.com
I have been training for the past 3 years with Richard Swords at his Krav Pro training center in Atlanta. I am not sure if you know him but he went with Alliance after Levine and Whitman went their separate ways.
My goal after I complete my black belt test in Dec is to get trained and certified as an instructor. Your explanations and teaching style will serve me as a prime example of how to teach students.
Finally, my stepmom lives in nearby Boynton Beach, so the next time I visit her, if I ever get extra time to sneak away and train at your center I think I would enjoy that very much.
Appreciatively
Gregg Shapiro”
Thank you Gregg for the email!
– Randall
April 30, 2019
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training.
The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts.
This workout should be used by Level 2 and above students who have already learned all seven elbows in the Krav Maga Worldwide system in Level 1 and have already learned the regular Bas Rutten Thai Boxing Workout using knee strikes.
Notice that when a knee strike is called out, I substitute an elbow strike instead.
Shadow training is an excellent warm-up and can also be done in the mirror to monitor your form and technique.
Punching combinations that include elbow strikes are a required technique for Level 2 students.
This workout is also good for more advanced students who want to integrate elbow strikes in their sparring sessions. Elbow strikes are difficult to integrate in sparring. This workout is a good fundamental drill to improve your ability to use elbows during sparring sessions.
Please note the following:
1. The use of an advance step when performing most of the elbow strikes. Elbow strikes are close range strikes compared to mid-range strikes like punches. It’s important to close the gap and get closer to your opponent when throwing elbows.
2. The free hand is always held high and my chin is down while throwing elbow strikes. The closer you are to your opponent, the more you need to cover up and protect yourself.
3. I always finish with some type of defensive movement after throwing a combination (retreat step, pivot out, cover up, etc.). Always assume there’s an opponent in front of you who wants to hit you back after you finish your combination.
– Randall
April 25, 2019
Our Krav Maga YouTube channel went over 10,000 subscribers last year.
Just recently it went over 1,000,000 total views.
Thank you to everyone who has subscribed and/or has watched the channel. Your support is appreciated!
And a big thank you to JJ and Glenda who helped me create the majority of the Student Section videos for this channel!
– Randall
April 23, 2019
This Student Section video shows a variation for trapping the attacker’s arm while performing the Mount – Trap and Roll: Headlock or Close Choke (Level 2 technique).
This arm trap variation is a similar movement to the Defense against Hook Punch – Covering Defense (Level 2) and makes it more difficult for the attacker to pummel their trapped arm free to prevent the defender’s roll escape.
April 20, 2019
We will be closed this Easter Sunday.
Happy Easter everyone!
PS – Nice Back Kick Easter Bunny!
April 19, 2019
New Krav Maga Video – Choke from Behind against a Wall (Side Step Variation).
This Student Section video shows how to use a side step variation while performing the defense against Choke from Behind against a Wall (Level 2 technique).
The side step variation works better against stronger attackers and puts the defender in a better tactical position to avoid possible secondary attacks, to finish the fight and flee the scene for safety.
April 18, 2019
“Krav Maga can save your life, without throwing a single punch, block or kick.”
Thank you Mitchell Sandler for sharing this letter. Great job Mitch!
Dear Randall,
Two years ago, I came to Krav Maga, for a motivating/disciplined workout. I got much more than I bargained for. I’ve met great people, and learned self defense from most excellent professionals. But there’s more.
Last month, my doctor ran a routine EKG, which came back “abnormal” twice. Holy cow! I was referred to a cardiologist. During my consultation, I explained I run almost every day and two years into Kick Boxing. he said, as he wrote on my chart, “casual exercise.” I was pissed and said, “No, vigorous exercise!” I was thinking of your sadistic game of “Tag” with Greg/Peter running intereference and J.J.’s deadly fight class.
This past Friday, I had the stress echocardiogram. Picture NASA astronaut training, complete with electrodes taped to my chest, one technician looking at one screen, and another technician taking my blood pressure every three minutes. The treadmill when faster and higher every three minutes, with the target rate of 160 BPM. After 15 minutes, the machine was at the highest speed, and my heart rate would not go higher than 152. It was like inside defenses at half speed. The doctor said, “We’re going to be here all day.”
Well, the nurse technician said, I could tell you’re in good shape, and the doctor told me keep doing whatever your doing. That said, Krav Maga can save your life, without throwing a single punch, block or kick.
Respectfully,
Mitchell Sandler
April 13, 2019
Krav Maga Video – Front Kick with Advance from Neutral Stance (Correct Hand Position Timing).
In this Student Section video we discuss being aware of correct hand position timing while performing the Front Kick with Advance from Neutral Stance (Level 2 technique).
![Bearhug From the Front with Arms Free [Leverage on the Neck]](https://kravmagatraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/57437593_431229810780238_5086171104523845632_n.jpg)
April 12, 2019
I cannot tell y’all how much fun it is to teach and watch people grow as Krav Maga practitioners and as people. As you know, we have students from all walks of life and all levels of athleticism. This past Monday, in my level 2 class, we went over the bearhugs from the front. After demoing each move, I more or less sat back and watched as none of these students needed much correction. It is so very rewarding watching things click for people. Mad props to these students (Pete, Ana, Malicious Mitch) for putting in the work. And mad props to the rest of you who keep pursuing greatness in your Krav Maga practice!! We are very proud of you all….except you, Tyler.
–JJ
PS – We don’t actually have a “Tyler” at our school.
April 11, 2019
Thank you to our student “B.B.” for giving us the latest review of our Krav Maga program:
“Last year at 55, I decided it was time to learn how to defend myself. I have some physical limitations due to a car accident 20 plus years ago so I wasn’t sure what type of program would work for me. I also wanted fitness to be a part of the program.
I found Krav Maga Worldwide in Pompano online. When I spoke with Randall Koch (owner, head instructor) he invited me to watch a class and learn more about the program.
From the moment I walked into the studio I was welcomed by Randall, JJ, and the other students. As I watched the class I realized that the students were helping each other learn the technique being taught. It appeared that each student was not only invested in their own success but also the success of their training partner. The culture that Randall has created is very special and I wanted to be a part of it.
Randall and JJ are both excellent teachers. They are able to watch you perform a technique as if in slow motion and tell you what you need to do to tweak the movement so it is effective. They have also been able to help me modify techniques so my limitations don’t limit my success.
Eleven months later, thanks to Randall, JJ and all my workout partners, especially Mike and Ana, I passed my Yellow Belt Test 9/29/18 and am working toward my Orange Belt.
I would high recommend Krav Maga Worldwide to anyone looking to workout hard and learn a valuable skill, safely.”
April 10, 2019
This video demonstrates what the two most common mistakes are with the stabbing defense while performing the Stick Defense against Overhead Swing – Off Angle/Dead-Side (Level 4 technique). It will explain in great details how to avoid these mistakes to ensure the defender does not get hit in the head.
March 29, 2019
Thank you to our student Alison McMahan for sharing this article in our Krav Maga Facebook Student Group earlier this week.
Here’s a copy of her comment:
“This article in the NY Times about women traveling around the world alone mentions Krav Maga more than once. When solo women travelers talk about what they do to prepare to travel alone, training in Krav Maga is always on the list!”
Click this link to read the article: Adventurous. Alone. Attacked.
March 27, 2019
Krav Maga Video – Headlock from Behind (Chin Position Strategy).
A common question that comes up from Level 1 students when we start pressure testing both defenses for the Headlock from Behind (Bar Arm) and Headlock from Behind (Carotid Choke) is how do you know which way to turn your chin when you are attacked by surprise and don’t know which type of headlock is being applied to you.
This video goes over the correct chin position strategy for these Headlock from Behind defenses.
March 26, 2019
Krav Maga newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/ce2be29c3468/newsletter
In this newsletter:
- Thank you to all my students!
- Choke from the Front against a Wall (Rotational Defense Details)
- Stick Defense against Baseball Bat or Horizontal Swing (3 Shoulder Position Details)
- Front Kick with Advance from Fighting Stance (Creating Angles)
- Arm Bar from the Guard to Triangle Choke Combination
- Bas Rutten Boxing Workout (Shadow Training with Movement)
- Latest Review of our Krav Maga Program by Mike Donovan
March 22, 2019
Thank you to our student Mike Donovan for giving us this review of our Krav Maga program.
He explains how much weight he’s lost and how his health has improved since joining over three years ago.
Mike is one of the finest individuals you could ever meet… and I’m sure all his classmates would agree! We are all lucky to know him:
“I joined Krav Maga World Wide a little over three years ago and my life has changed so much for the better.
I was extremely out of shape, overweight, and had blood test numbers so out of line the Doctor’s wanted to put me on several different maintenance drugs. I was traveling down the wrong path and needed to make serious changes.
I needed to find an activity and program I would enjoy. I always wanted to learn Martial Arts and Fighting. While searching online I discovered Krav Maga Worldwide in Pompano and wanted to check it out. I was invited to watch a class and learn more.
That is when the magic happened! I was welcomed by Glenda and Randall and was very impressed by the both of them, the other students, and the school. I said to myself, “This is the real deal!!…This is where I need to be…”
At that point, I made a major decision to take care of myself and made my health a priority. I set both short and long term goals to keep me on track. My first short term goal was “Go to class, be there!” I made sure I put my Krav/workout clothes in the car the night before each class. No excuses not to go to Fitness class. That first short term goal was the building block for me to develop more short term goals, keeping me on track to reach my long term goals.
I found the Fitness and Krav Maga classes amazing, fun, and addictive! I trained, and still train, with very supportive Instructors and classmates genuinely interested in my success and keep me motivated to constantly improve.
Shortly after signing up, I noticed a change starting. My eating habits improved, the scale started to move in the right direction, the cardio was improving, and I was feeling better!!
Joining Krav Maga World Wide for the Fitness and Krav Maga Classes was the best decision I have ever made for myself!! Three years later I believe I am in the best shape of my life, turning “50” into the new “30”, losing over 50 lbs., and perfect blood test number results.
This journey continues with continuous goal setting. Also, I still make sure my workout clothes are packed in the car the night before class!
If you are looking to join a great fitness/training program, a program designed to get you in the best shape of your life through diet and exercise, and the support of Instructors and classmates to help you stick with it…YOU found it here at KMW!!”
March 21, 2019
Our Krav Maga Fitness program integrates a lot of workouts that are specific and functional to our Self Defense and Fighting training. The workout that is used most often by our students is the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts Workouts. This video shows how to do the Bas Rutten Boxing Workout while shadow training. This is an excellent warm-up and can also be done in the mirror to monitor your form and technique. Note that I use a lot of footwork or movement between each combination. This will warm-up your lower body faster as well as develop good habits that carry over to sparring. -Randall
March 20, 2019
74 year old man uses Krav Maga successfully against a jewelry store robbery suspect down in Hollywood, FL. Love it!
Read the article here: Video shows jewelry store owner pummeling ‘stupid guy’ with Israeli martial arts Krav Maga
March 17, 2019
This New Krav Maga Student Section video shows how and why to use the Arm Bar From Guard (Level 3 technique) with the Triangle Choke (Level 4) in combination.
March 16, 2019
Read the article here: Man Tries To Mug woman Who Turned Out To Be A UFC Fighter And Gets Beaten Senseless
March 14, 2019
This video shows how and why you can create angles while performing the Front Kick with Advance from Fighting Stance (Level 2 technique).
March 10, 2019
Krav Maga video – Choke from the Front against a Wall (Rotational Defense Details).
This video explains how to properly move your shoulders while performing the rotational defense against a Choke from the Front against a Wall (Level 2 technique).
March 7, 2019
Learn to fight back and win in a violent confrontation. Develop the mindset and skillset to keep yourself safe. Start training with us today.
February 28, 2019
Did you know our Krav Maga training center’s YouTube channel is ranked in the Top 20 Krav Maga Youtube Channels in the world according to Feedspot?
https://blog.feedspot.com/krav_maga_youtube_channels/
Check out our Krav Maga training center’s YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy8-Lm8_OGgz76wkdj9IZ6Q
February 21, 2019
Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense training teaches students to fight back and damage an attacker as quickly and aggressively as possible. We want to turn the tide of a self-defense situation in our favor and the only way to do that is to take the fight to the attacker. We don’t want any of our students to be attacked, but if they are, we want them to go home safe. Start training with us today.
February 14, 2019
Self-defense. Fitness. Fight. Take a free trial lesson. Start training with us today!
February 12, 2019
The 10,000 Hour Rule: The principle holds that 10,000 hours of “deliberate practice” are needed to become world-class in any field.
There’s debate among different experts on the validity of the 10,000 Hour Rule. But I think everyone would agree that you’re going to be pretty decent at anything if you practice it 10,000 hours!
In regards to our Krav Maga program and the 10,000 Hour Rule, I want to bring up three things:
1. You do not have to practice a Krav Maga technique 10,000 hours to make it work in a real life self defense situation.
The reason is because of an important Krav Maga system principle: Techniques should be movements based on NATURAL INSTINCTS.
Example: If an attacker places their hands on your throat and chokes you to restrict your breathing, you will naturally bring both of your hands up trying to break their grip off your throat, whether you have trained or not. Krav Maga takes this natural instinct, modifies our hand motion to increase the leverage/effectiveness of our hands gripping their hands (plucking defense). Even after one training session, most of our students can do this defense effectively, even went caught by surprise, because the defense will come out naturally, or instinctively, with little to no thought.
2. I did the math and I have at least over 20,000 hours of martial arts teaching experience. This means I’m an “expert” at teaching martial arts according to the 10,000 Hour Rule. I’ve been teaching full-time since I was 17 years old and I am now 42 years old. Even if I only taught 20 hours a week over that time frame (I currently teach over 30 hours a week), you can do the math and see 20,000 hours is actually a conservative estimate. This doesn’t include the part-time teaching I was doing from ages 14-17 while I was in high school.
I’ve taught martial arts to students ages 3 – 73 years old who have a variety of athletic abilities and personalities.
In regards to Krav Maga specifically, I’m heading close to 20 years training, and 18 years teaching it.
The point being is that because of this experience, all my students will learn the techniques effectively in a safe and positive atmosphere (i.e. – I know what the hell I’m doing).
3. I just wanted to share this Dilbert comic strip because the “mental disorder” comment from Dogbert made me smile. There’s an ongoing joke with our Level 4 students (JJ, Pierre, Kim, Tom,Simone, Mike, Joey, Monica, Tibor) who have all trained anywhere from 3-7 years in Krav Maga at this point. Why did we all continue training in Krav Maga when so many of our fellow students have quit over the years? The answer: We hall have to be a little “mentally off” to think coming to class and getting punched, kicked, choked, and thrown to the ground is “fun”. For some of us, it’s the highlight of our day! 
– Randall
February 9, 2019
Congratulations to Matt Schissler for passing his Level 1 Yellow Belt Krav Maga test this afternoon!
Matt is one of my hardest working students. He’s an excellent student and even better person!
Thank you JJ for being his testing partner! I can always count on you to lend a helping hand.
February 7, 2019
Thank you Greg Anderson for giving us this student review of our Krav Maga program:
“A friend of mine recommended I take up Krav Maga just about 1 year ago. I am very competitive and I was looking for something to challenge me and make me better. I found Randall and Krav Maga Worldwide in Pompano. I could not be happier!
Randall and JJ are truly experts in their craft. They take the time to teach you step by step and give you 100% of their focus. Randall and JJ, as well as the students in the gym, welcome you in, are friendly, and have become family. There are people of all levels of skill and athleticism that train here. We work with each, we help each other, and I have developed great friendships over the last year.
Krav Maga will give you the self confidence to handle “real life” situations. It will challenge you mentally and physically while having a ton of fun. Whether you are brand new to martial arts or have been training for years, I highly recommend Randall and Krav Maga Worldwide.”
Greg Anderson
Medical Device Sales
February 5, 2019
Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense training will teach you what do in a life-threatening situation vs. an armed attacker. Take a free trial lesson! Start training with us today.
February 2, 2019
Thank you Alison McMahan for giving us this student review of our Krav Maga program:
When my kid turned fourteen, she told me she wanted to learn self-defense. We did an exhaustive search online of various martial arts schools in Broward County, and visited several. Almost as soon as we stepped into Randall Koch’s Krav Maga World Wide Training Center, we knew we’d found our martial art home. Randall trains teens and adults together; young people are not separated out into another class. They are treated like adults. After a year, my older boy came to train with us too.
When you step into the Krav Maga Training center you leave your worries behind and focus on your relationship with your body. You test your speed and your skill against the punching bag and sparring partners. You overcome your internal fears. You blow off steam. You lose weight and get into shape. I am older and I have arthritis, but the training is perfect for me.
No one is on their cell phones at the center. It’s a place of complete focus on something real. Krav Maga training sharpens your mind, trains you to read other people’s body language, gives you skills to defend yourself in a street attack, and helps you become the best version of yourself that you can be. Everyone I know who sets foot in Randall’s training space stays as long as they can. People who move away will come back and train even if it’s only for a month or two. Randall is unique as a teacher, always unruffled and even-tempered. His classes are small — no more than six students at a time, often no more than two. They are offered at all hours of the day. You schedule your lessons according to your own needs. Randall helps you find people to train with. One of the best aspects of this school is how people of various belt levels with train together, because of Randall’s emphasis on keeping all of your skills up to date. The day I tested for my first belt was a very proud day for me, and I look forward to my next test.
Alison McMahan
Author
Pompano Beach, Florida
January 29, 2019
Do damage to the attacker. Turn the tide of the encounter in your favor. Go home safe. Start training with us today!
January 21, 2019
Many fitness classes at Krav Maga Worldwide certified training centers utilize the same, footwork, striking, and movement techniques that we teach in our self-defense and fight classes. Get more from your workout. Get real self-defense skills! Contact us to schedule a free trial lesson. Start training with us today!
January 17, 2019
Train to fight back, win, and go home safe. Start training with us today.
January 1, 2019
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