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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Nick Masi or Cassie Clifford First Defense Krav Maga 703-835-9054 [email protected] www.

First Defense is honored to announce that in May we will host two of the top instructors in Israel! On May 15th, Ilya Dunksy (Expert 4), a Wingate Combat Fitness Instructor and Lotar Counter-Terrorism School Instructor will be at First Defense to run a workshop focusing on Krav Maga Fighting Tactics.

Looking for a Summer activity? First Defense Krav Maga has something for every member of the family! KRAV MAGA FOUNDATIONS COURSES These 8-week courses are designed to give you an overview of the system of Krav Maga. Each week, we'll cover a specific theme or scenario, such as releases from chokes and defending yourself on the ground.

You are invited to a two-hour, hands-on seminar on Krav Maga, the effective self-defense system from the Israeli Defense Forces.  Topics will include defenses against common attacks (punches and kicks), grab, chokes, strangles, and even threats with weapons (e.g., knives, guns).   When: Sunday, May 19, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Where: field across from the parking lot of Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD Cost: Tuition for the first 10 registered students is only $20.  Tuition for other registered students is $25. (link below) "At the door" registration is possible but tuition is $30 (cash only).   To register and reserve your spot, go HERE   For more information: Jonathan Levy, Instructor, The Krav Maga Edge and First Defense MAC info@thekravmagaedge.

First Defense is now in Chevy Chase! We are there every Monday evening (except on Holidays) from 7:30-9:00pm. The location is: Ohr Kodesh Congregation 8300 Meadowbrook Lane Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Want to check us out? The first Monday of every month is a "First Timers" class, so you can just drop in, no experience necessary.

Spring Krav Maga Foundations Course begins March 20. Don't miss this opportunity to join our popular 8-Week Krav Maga Foundations Course.  In this course you will see a sampling of many of the techniques that we practice in our regular classes.  This unique course is also a great base point to empower yourself in the fundamentals of self-defense through easy to learn and remember self defense techniques and self-protection principles.

In the third edition of our monthly workshop series for 2013, we will study and practice various throws and take-downs.

When: Sun, March 10th from 1-3 pm. Location: First Defense Krav Maga 291 Sunset Park Dr. Herndon, VA 20170 This workshop is free for First Defense members.

The inaugural meeting of the Charlottesville Krav Maga Self-Defense Meetup Group took place on December 1st, 2012. It was a beautiful day & everyone enjoyed training Krav Maga in the great outdoors! At the request of the group, First Defense Lead Instructor, Nick Masi, has committed to travel to the area monthly to conduct workshops with the ultimate goal of setting up a Krav Maga center in Charlottesville.

Location: Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, VA 22031 Time: November 11, 2012 Noon - 4pm Cost: $99 Spaces are limited and this event will sell out. Please register ahead of time to ensure your participation.

We are bringing our popular Krav Maga Foundations Course to Maryland! The course runs from October 1st to November 12th, 2012. Classes are on Monday evenings from 7:30-9:00pm & the instructors will be Nick Masi & Jonathan Levy. What we'll cover in the Course: Basic Striking Using Hands, Elbows, Knees & Legs Defending Strikes Releases from Chokes Releases from Headlocks Releases from Bearhugs Releases from Wrist Grabs sing Common Weapons for Self-Defense Defending Yourself on the Ground Dealing with Stress Developing the Proper Mental Attitude Location: Dansez!Dansez! Dance Studio 8020 Norfolk Ave.