3-class trials are now available for the FDKM Youth Program
From now until the end of the year, we are opening up our Youth Program to all 8-13 year olds. Class times are Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm.
News
New Youth Courses Coming in August
AUGUST YOUTH FUNDAMENTALS
The FDKM Youth Fundamentals Course is taking a short summer break, but we'll back in August! The Youth Fundamentals Course introduces students to important self-defense concepts, techniques and tactics. Completion of this 4-week (8-session) course is the first step to joining the full Youth Krav Maga program at FDKM.
The next Course begins on Tuesday, August 8.
August 8 - 31
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm
For ages 8-13
REGISTER FOR THE AUGUST FDKM YOUTH FUNDAMENTALS COURSE
NEW CLASS FOR KIDS
This August, we're also brining back a class for our youngest Kravists.
Community Seminar
Eyal Yanilov to visit FDKM
TRAIN WITH EYAL YANILOV OF KMG
Eyal Yanilov started his Krav Maga training in 1974 and spent the next 20+ years working closely with the founder of Krav Maga, Imi Lichtenfeld. He is the head of Krav Maga Global (and Nick's instructor). This is Eyal's first trip to the States (and to FDKM) in over 4 years.
Bystander Intervention and Krav Maga
In this seminar, Lead Instructor Nick Masi will be joined by Shawna Potter to offer a seminar that will give you the tools and confidence to stand up for yourself and for others.
Shawna is an activist, musician, and the author of “Making Spaces Safer: A Guide to Giving Harassment the Boot Wherever You Work, Play, and Gather,” a guide for anyone looking to make their community more fun and inclusive.
New BMT Affiliation!
FDKM is proud to announce that we are now an affiliate of the Bang Muay Thai (BMT) System. We've been a fan of Duane Ludwig, both as a fighter and a coach, for years. This is an exciting opportunity for us to utilize his amazing curriculum to build out or Strike classes and introduce more sparring options for our students.
September Intro Courses
Our Introduction to Krav Maga Courses are back!
Our September Youth Program Introduction begins on Tuesday, September 6 and will run every Tuesday & Thursday for 8 sessions.
You can find more information and the link to register, click the image below.
Introduction to Krav Maga Course – January 2022
Our first Introduction Course of the New Year!
This 4-week course will introduce you to the principles, techniques and tactics of the Krav Maga system.
Dates: January 3 - 26, 2022
Days/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm
Cost: $247
For Information & Registration, visit: www.
Guest Instructor – Amnon Darsa
First Defense Krav Maga is honored to welcome Amnon Darsa for a series of training events this January.
Amnon has a long history in Krav Maga dating back to 1988 and is one of the most sought-after instructors in the world. On this first visit to the DMV area, Amnon is going to be teaching 3 distinct courses:
An advanced training course for Graduate and Expert level students
The opening training weekend for FDKM's Instructor Course
A 3rd Party Protection Mini-Course
The 3rd Party Protection Mini-Course is open to everyone.
Introduction to BJJ
Over the summer, FDKM was excited to welcome Function Jiu Jitsu to share our studio space.
Now that they're all settled in, FJJ is ready to welcome new students into the program. If you are new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and are interested in learning the fundamentals, this is the course to check out!
The completion of this course is a pre-requisite to attending the open rank classes.
