February 2026 Orange Belt Test Results

Please give a warm welcome to our newest Orange Belt students! They showed their skill, commitment, and perseverance by pushing through a grueling 3 hour test. We're happy to see them continue to advance through the system and have them as a part of the KMD Family! Arindam R. Ashley B. Chrissy C. Christian D. Michael D. Nicholas F. Sreeraj N.

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2026 Send Your Daughter Off to College Seminar

2026 Send Your Daughter off to College Seminar Confidence for the next chapter Saturday, July 18th 1-5PM Enroll Today! 2026 Send Your Daughter off to College Seminar Confidence for the next chapter Saturday, July 18th 1-5PM Enroll Today Be Ready for anything Going off to college is a massive milestone, and it can be just as nerve-wracking as it is exciting. As you prepare for this next chapter of independence, your safety and confidence should be your top priorities. This…

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March 2026 Yellow Belt Test Results

Another Yellow Belt Test leads to self discovery and a fist hand showcase of what dedicated training and determination leads to. Every one of the testers pushed through mental barriers, pressed on through physical exhaustion, and showed that they were able to fight through adversity. Please give a warm welcome to our newest Level 2 students! Jack H. Jiselle W. Malachi A. Mark C. Matthew K. Michael K. Priestly M.

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The Path to True Self-Defense: Principles Over Techniques

At KMD, we remind our students that self-defense is more than memorizing moves. Techniques matter, but without the principles behind them, they fall apart under pressure. True mastery comes from understanding why something works, not just how to do it. When you train with that mindset, you’re not just collecting techniques, you’re building a system you can trust when it matters most. Why Principles Matter Under pressure, techniques may be forgotten. Principles will not. When you understand core ideas like:…

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February 2026 Orange Belt Test Results

This Orange Belt test was one of the most entertaining tests we have hosted in a long while. Morale was high even throughout the test, even as exhaustion set in. All of the testers had each others backs and helped their peers push through the grueling drills and immense effort required to break through mental barriers. Chants of "We only have to go for 5 more minutes" went on for hours as they kept putting one foot in front of…

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2026 Women’s Empowerment Seminar

2026 Women's Empowerment Seminar Go From Potential to Power Saturday, April 11th 1-5PM Enrollment Closed - See our Programs 2026 Women's Empowerment Seminar Go From Potential to Power Saturday, April 11th 1-5PM Enrollment Closed - See our Programs What is this about? Our Women's Empowerment Seminar is dedicated to giving confidence and power into the hands of ordinary women. Those who work late nights, those on the road, those going off to college, and those who want a sense of security…

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January 2026 Yellow Belt Test Results

2026 was rung in sweat and grit, both of which were generously supplied by our newest Yellow Belt students! These practitioners went through a grueling test and came out the other side with newfound strength and confidence. Please give a warm welcome to the next generation of Level 2 students! Alexander T. Bailey R. Kerry H. Kimberly W. Sheppard M. Sherina C. Xavier dlC.

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Managing Stress in an Uncertain World

As the year rolls on and the chaos of local, national, and international events continues to grab headlines, we realize that our awareness levels also need to increase. To the extent that we’re able to tap into these stimuli—or tune them out—likely has a direct effect on our stress levels, for adults and children alike. How do you cope with daily stress? What tools do you have to combat anxiety, stress, and potential depression caused by the increasing number of…

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