Intro to Krav Maga Courses

This March FDKM is hosting 2 Introduction to Krav Maga 4-Week Courses. The first course is for beginner adults looking to try out Krav Maga for the first time. The Introduction Course has been a staple of FDKM for the last 13 years & it only improves with age! The objective of this course is to introduce the participants to the theories, techniques and tactics of the Krav Maga system. We'll cover a variety of topics including:

• Fundamental striking and strike defenses
• Releases from common grabs & holds such as chokes and bearhugs
• How to fall safely and defend from the ground
• Basic boundary setting and stress management
• Principles of protecting others
• Using the environment to your advantage

Dates: March 4 - 27; Monday & Wednesday evenings Times: 6:15-7:00pm Register for the Adult Introduction to Krav Maga HERE.

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The 2nd Introduction course is for kids ages 8-13 (younger children can be accepted into the course in special circumstances. Please contact us if your child is 5-7 years old). Similar to the Adult course, this Youth course is a 4-week/8-session introduction to Krav Maga self-defense and our community here at First Defense. In each of the 8 session we will explore an important topic in self-defense.

• Basic strikes & strike defenses
• Releases from common grabs & holds
• Setting healthy boundaries
• Falling safely
• When & how to stand up for others
• Effective decision-making
• How to use common objects for self-defense

Dates: March 5 - 28; Tuesdays & Thursdays Times: 5:00-5:45pm Register for the Youth Introduction to Krav Maga Course HERE.