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Situational Awareness: The First Skill of Self-Defense

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When people think about self-defense, they often picture punches, kicks, or escaping from an attacker. While physical skills certainly have their place, experienced instructors know that effective self-defense begins long before a confrontation ever occurs. It begins with awareness: paying attention to your surroundings, recognizing potential risks, and making decisions that reduce the likelihood of becoming a target in the first place. Situational awareness isn’t about living in fear or expecting danger around every corner. It’s about developing the habit of being present, observant, and prepared. Many times, that awareness can help you avoid problems altogether, making it one of the most valuable self-defense skills you’ll ever develop.

How to Become a Certified Krav Maga Instructor

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Revised and Updated on April 4, 2026. If you’re reading this, you probably have the desire to spread the positive benefits of Krav Maga to your local community and help make the world a safer place. Teaching Krav Maga is incredibly rewarding, whether you’re doing so as your full-time profession or just out of passion …

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What it Takes to Be a Good Instructor

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A good teacher possesses several key qualities that contribute to their effectiveness. Likewise, being a good martial arts instructor requires a blend of skills and qualities. This blog post outlines important attributes of an effective instructor and a unique certification program that will aid you in being the best instructor you can be.

Krav Maga Grappling: The Side Clinch

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In combat sports, or self-defense, “clinching” refers to a category of close-quarters techniques. There are multiple types of clinches: the Muay Thai plumb, the body lock, etc. All of these are used in a standing grappling situation and can be used offensively or defensively. The most common clinch taught in Krav Maga is the “Side Clinch”. This particular technique can be very effective in controlling (and defending oneself against) an attacker and useful in setting up combatives (offensive maneuvers), such as the groin kick or knee strikes. Read on to learn more about the Krav Maga Side Clinch!

5 Simple Steps for Creating a Social Media Strategy

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It doesn’t matter what type of business field you’re in, there are universal principles and concepts you should understand, and know how to utilize, to effectively draw in customers and build your brand. So, if you want your school (or your skillset) to be noticed, you need to a well-crafted social media plan. In this article, I will provide you with a step-by-step approach to help you stand out, including specific questions to ask yourself as you proceed through each step and examples of relevant answers to those questions.