2017 Women’s Self-Defense Seminar Series

First Defense Krav Maga presents a 4 part Women's Self-Defense Seminar Series this March through June.

"Between 15 and 76 percent of women are targeted for physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime"- endvawnow.org

Each seminar will focus on women specific threats and scenarios.

Athleta-Reston & First Defense Krav Maga Hosts events at Reston Town Center

First Defense Krav Maga and Athleta-Reston will be hosting two self-defense classes at Reston Town Center this Fall.
Runners Safety & Self-Defense
Sunday September 28th, 10am-11am

Reston Town Center Pavillion

Athleta- Reston Store: 11900 Market St, Reston, VA 20190

In the past year, there have been more and more reports of local women being attacked while out running or jogging.

Effective Striking

This clip demonstrates a great use of effective striking to end a confrontation.  Size does matter in a fight, but she was smart in using her kick to prevent his size and strength from ever becoming an issue.

Exercise is therapy for the mind

Psychiatric disorders can be helped through exercise. This is the message that delegates at last month's Psych Congress 2012: US Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress were told. There certainly is a body of studies, research and evidence to suggest that not only is exercise useful as part of a therapy program but for certain psychological conditions it can act as a valuable therapeutic treatment.

Are you fit enough to do your job?

If you sit behind a desk and wheel around an office then you might feel perfectly fit enough to do your job. The question might be is your job ruining your health and fitness. Recent statistics have shown a huge increase in the number of U.S. Air Force workers either losing their jobs or being demoted because they've failed fitness exams.

Worldwide fitness trends for 2013

It seems like every year some new a fitness fad comes into the spotlight that shines for a while before disappearing. However, with knowledge and understanding of the body, health and wellness increasing this is an exciting time to find interesting and effective ways to get fit and stay fit.