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Tuhon Rommel will be making his annual visit to the Northern Virginia area to train us in Pekiti Tirsia Kali. Tuhon will be covering weapons, sticks and open hand techniques developed by Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje, Jr., refined and taught pragmatically in a two day seminar.

With just one vote you can help First Defense Krav Maga provide training and support to survivors of abuse and assault.. Working in partnership with the Bridge to Freedom Foundation, First Defense will use this grant money to fund specialized programs for survivors of modern day slavery as well as increase and improve many other aspects of our studio including adding more women's training, increasing instructor training, and expanding to new locations in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area.

Date: Wednesdays July 11 - Aug 29 Location: ProAction Physical Therapy 11820 Parklawn Dr. Suite 120 Rockville, MD 20852 REGISTER HERE

This 2 hour class will introduce you to the various application methods, dangers, physiologically effects and systems that are available. We will have several applications and systems readily available so that you can see what each offer and the application technique.

This is a free, one-hour beginner level class for anyone interested in learning more about Krav Maga and self-defense. Location: ProAction Physical Therapy 11820 Parklawn Dr. Suite 120 Rockville, MD 20852 If you are interested in taking the upcoming 8-Week Krav Maga Foundations Course at the same location, this is a great opportunity to check it out and ask questions.

The Summer Session of our popular 8-Week Krav Maga Basics Course starts on July 11th, 2012. Classes are on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm. What we'll cover over the course of the 8 weeks: 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 Participants are also welcome to attend the Monday night Basics class at no additional cost.

This course, designed specifically for High School and College/University students, gives you the tools you need to avoid bad situations as well as how to protect yourself against common threats and attacks. In this 3-week course, we will introduce you to Krav Maga principles, theories, and techniques.

This 2 hour class will introduce you to the various application methods, dangers, physiologically effects and systems that are available. We will have several applications and systems readily available so that you can see what each offer and the application technique.

The Spring Session of our popular 8-Week Krav Maga Basics Course starts on April 4th, 2012. Classes are on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm. What we''ll cover over the course of the 8 weeks: 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 Participants are also welcome to attend the Monday night Basics class at no additional cost.

Thank you to Katie & her class for coming out & learning some valuable self defense skills with us! Hope to see you again soon.