February 2015 Workshop: Use of throws & takedowns in Krav Maga For this first special event of 2015, we'll discuss when & why throws & takedowns are used in Krav Maga, practice individual techniques, and integrate those techniques into our fighting combinations.

December's workshop at First Defense will focus on defending against various threats with a handgun. This workshop is free for current First Defense members and $40 for the general public. Date: December 6, 2014 Time: 1-3pm REGISTER HERE

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.

Join us Sunday July 13th at 10 am Michael Schindler will be teaching our July Members Workshop on Wilderness Survival Tactics. Summer is here! Many of us are looking forward to spending time in the great outdoors, but are we prepared? In this special workshop, Michael will talk about survival tactics in the wilderness and how to deal with specific issues when they arise.

June 7, 1-3pm Striking Clinic with Mark "Diamond Heart" DeLuca 2004 USKBA World Championship tournament Gold medalist 2005 USMTA Certified Muay Thai Instructor 2006 USKBA Superlightweight US Muay Thai Champion 2007 IFMA World Championship A-class competitor for Team USA (Thailand) 2008 TBA-SA Superlightweight Muay Thai World Champion 2009 Fought and won in legendary Lumpinee Stadium (Thailand) 2012 Certified Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Coach, CMMACC REGISTER HERE

What we’ll cover in the Foundations Course: *Basic Striking Using Hands, Elbows, Knees, & Legs *Defending Strikes *Releases from Chokes *Releases from Headlocks *Releases From Bearhugs *Releases from Wrist Grabs *Using Common Weapons for Self-Defense *Defending Yourself on the Ground *Dealing with Stress *Developing the Proper Mental Attitude Where: First Defense Krav Maga 291 Sunset Park Dr. Herndon, VA 20170 When: The course runs every Monday and Wednesday night from 7-8pm from April 7th-30th.

In March, First Defense will hold 2 focused Krav Maga workshops. Because of Eyal's visit in February, we weren't able to schedule our regular monthly workshop that month. So, to make it up, we're having 2 workshops in March! Sunday, March 2, 11am - 1pm: Defending Others - 3rd Party Protection Workshop REGISTER HERE   In this workshop, Head Instructor Nick Masi will take us through various scenarios incorporating the need the protect or defend others.

First Defense Krav Maga is returning to Maryland for a 6-week Krav Maga Foundations Course beginning February 3rd, 2014. The Course runs 6-weeks from February 3rd to March 10th and classes are on Monday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm. What we'll cover during the course: *Basic Striking Using Hands, Elbows, Knees, & Legs *Defending Strikes *Releases from Chokes *Releases from Headlocks *Releases From Bearhugs *Releases from Wrist Grabs *Using Common Weapons for Self-Defense *Defending Yourself on the Ground *Dealing with Stress *Developing the Proper Mental Attitude Location: Ohr Kodesh Congregation 8300 Meadowbrook Lane Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Cost: $175 REGISTER HERE

The January class is completely full, but not to worry, First Defense is hosting another 4-week Krav Maga Foundations Course starting on February 3rd! What we’ll cover in the Foundations Course: *Basic Striking Using Hands, Elbows, Knees, & Legs *Defending Strikes *Releases from Chokes *Releases from Headlocks *Releases From Bearhugs *Releases from Wrist Grabs *Using Common Weapons for Self-Defense *Defending Yourself on the Ground *Dealing with Stress *Developing the Proper Mental Attitude Every registrant will receive a First Defense t-shirt and access to our brand new First Defense app.

On February 1, 2014, First Defense has the honor of hosting (once again) Eyal Yanilov for a Krav Maga workshop. This is Eyal''s first stop in the States on his World Tour, so let''s show our support! Check out our 2014 KMG World Tour Page for more information and to register.