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First Defense Krav Maga will be closed for the Holidays From Tuesday, December 24th to Wednesday, January 1st. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 2nd.

It's that time of year when people start to look at what changes they want to make in the year ahead. So, what are your plans for 2014? You no doubt have some resolutions ready that relate to your health, diet and perhaps your lifestyle in general. It's positive to have a sense of a new chapter and New Year is a good time to really take stock.

Do you want to move forward with your fitness in 2014? It might be a case of carrying on from a positive 2013, or perhaps you want to put the excesses and fitness failings of the past year behind you? To get ready for the next chapter, look at where you've gone right as well as where you've gone wrong.

Does a sound mind really relate to you having a sound body? Does a flexible body equal a flexible mind? According to a recent study there may be some real truth in this, with findings suggesting that exercise may enhance your creative thought processes.

The noon class today will be cancelled due to weather. There is no change to our evening schedule.  All evening classes are on as scheduled.

This is the time of year when many men think ahead at what they want to achieve in 2014 and ultimately who they want to be. The timing is right to define your lifestyle with a positive approach to fitness and health for the coming year. It's not a time to dwell so much on areas where you are lacking or have failed, but to go forth with a determination and clear path to become your own 2014 man of the moment.

If you're a woman and you feel that you've been busy throughout 2013 with family, work and relationships, then the festive season is not going to lighten the load. It's little wonder that many women find that they have virtually no quality 'me' time.

Kick off the New Year right in one of our Krav Maga Foundations Courses! 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.

Motivation and commitment count for a lot in achieving your fitness goals with a personal trainer. Dogged determination and an inspirational go-getting attitude are impressive and it is only the naive who believe that personal training requires no input from themselves at all.

Are you the sort of person who dances through life or do you tend to shuffle along at a slow pace? Well dance is a high-energy way of really changing your life. Dance classes can get your body moving to the rhythm of fitness and inspire a more energized approach to life.