I signed up for a Krav Maga seminar this week and really enjoyed the experience and want to do more! Krav Maga, קְרַב מַגָּע [ˈkʁav maˈɡa], literally means "contact combat", and is a self-defense system developed by the Israeli military and focuses on real-world situations. You learn counter attacks, target attacks, neutralizing your enemy, and awareness of your surroundings. The idea is to feel more confident to defend yourself in normal life circumstances.
Now, if you know me, you know that I love running and fitness and that I love The Walking Dead. I am always thinking about... what if a zombie showed up right now, what would I do? Those 3 half marathons I ran in the last 6 months might not exactly help when surprised by a mob of zombies! But, learning real-world, self-defense that incorporates fitness might just be the ticket for me!
The seminar was held at Flex Fit Energy Club in Long Beach, MS, and was taught by Master Edward Power and his instructors. It wasn't just a demonstration, though, we jumped right into actual situations where we might be met with a knife, gun, or a bear hug. We went through drills of where to hit (soft tissue) and how to hit; how to overcome a knife or gun. Relying on reflexes and a knee jerk reaction can put you in more danger, and Krav Maga teaches you where to move your body, how to use your own weight, and what to do in a lethal force situation so that you can switch the tables and become in control.
The seminar was an awesome hour well spent; and I was able to see that I am vulnerable. For all the confidence that I do have, I am oblivious of my surroundings and lack the knowledge of how to defend myself. I love that fitness is combined in the course, and feel it really is something I would enjoy and need to do! In fact, I have signed up to take the course 3 days a week!
The world isn't full of zombies, but it does have its share of crazies, and Krav Maga is a great choice to empower you for any situation. After all, you do only have one life, protect it!
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