Author: Quentin Peltzer

Krav Maga is the official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces and of many U.S. law enforcement agencies. While the system is very efficient, the training needed to master it is long and intense. A Krav Maga belt ranking system is used in many schools in order to acknowledge students’ achievement as they make their way through training and to differentiate who is at what level or rank. However, this isn’t always the case. Some places do not use…

Adults live busier lives than ever, and sometimes you just can’t make it in for your Krav Maga training exercises and instruction. It happens. That doesn’t mean you have to let your skills languish, however. With a little space and some dedication, you can stay sharp by training in your Krav Maga fundamentals at home. Life Happens There are lots of reasons why students end up missing a session or multiple sessions. Sometimes schedules change, and there’s just no way…

Krav Maga self-defense training will change your body and your lifestyle for the better. That’s exactly the sort of thing that people are looking for, or intending, when they make New Year’s resolutions. They want to make changes. Changes that are empowering.  Empowerment comes from taking action. Much of the stress, worry, doubt, and self-deprecation that can bring people down comes from the lack of action. It’s really the feeling of not having any sort of control. At the end…

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also bring safety challenges. Whether you're hosting a gathering, traveling, or decorating, it's important to take a few precautions to ensure a joyful and safe experience for everyone. Here are some essential holiday safety tips: 1. Fire Safety with Decorations Candles and Christmas trees are beautiful, but they also pose a fire risk. Always keep candles away from flammable materials and never leave them unattended. If using a live…

Situational Awareness. Situational awareness is an essential skill to develop for self-defense. Ask any Krav Maga Worldwide certified instructor and they’ll tell you how important it is. The only way to 100% guarantee that you won’t get hurt in a fight or assault is to not be involved in one. The Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense system stresses avoiding and deescalating conflicts whenever possible.  In theory, that’s great. In reality, assaults, ambushes, attacks and real-world dangers pop up and they aren’t…