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Self-Defense Advice Pitfalls
Certain professions seem as though they are related to self-defense, but that doesn't mean an expert in one position is also an expert in another.
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The Hands-Body-Feet Fallacy
A quick note: A training video compliments this post and is referenced throughout the document using timestamps that link to the specific concept. We recommend combining the YouTube training with this post. If you've spent much time in krav maga circles, you have likely heard this ad nauseum. The idea behind this concept is that when moving to defend or strike, the
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Should I Carry A Knife For Self-Defense?
There are specific considerations to make before choosing to carry a knife for self-defense. It is not the right choice for everyone, but if done correctly, carrying a knife can be a great choice as a personal protection tool. Here are 3 steps to help guide you: 1. Are you willing to use it? Making the choice to carry a weapon
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Pedigree? Shmedigree.
It has been several years since the "F*ck Your Lineage" video was released, and now a once major training organization that has built its marketing around being "not a martial art" has proclaimed pedigree to be canon. Pedigree is about straight lines: royalty, dog breeds, and martial arts are typical examples. It's about denying outside influences to such a degree that
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Precision Mittwork Workshop
This collaboration between Revgear and Ryan Hoover represents a dynamic fusion of cutting-edge gear and expert training methodology. Purchase your Revgear Micro Speed Mitts and get in-person, online, or recorded access to an exclusive workshop with Ryan Hoover, Fit to Fight® Founder. The seminar delves into the Fit to Fight® unique no-call system, a revolutionary approach to combat training that emphasizes efficiency,
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Why Corporations Should Offer Self-Defense
TL;DR - Corporations should prioritize the well-being of their workforce by providing a safe and healthy work environment. - Self-defense training is an effective way to demonstrate that corporations value their employees' safety and well-being. - Self-defense training gives employees the confidence and skills to protect themselves against physical and verbal assaults. - It also helps employees handle stressful situations, diffuse potential conflicts peacefully,
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What Is Modern Krav Maga™?
In its purest form, krav maga is a living, breathing expression of the most combat-proven techniques, tactics, and principles for dealing with interpersonal violence, without attachment to tradition for the sake of custom. In recent years, the proliferation of krav maga training organizations has resulted simultaneously in institutionalized stagnation and rapid evolution. modern: involving recent techniques, methods, or ideas: up-to-date krav maga: contact
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5 Ways to Maximize Your First Year of BJJ
The first year of BJJ training is often an exciting time. You’ll make new friends, have constant revelations, and experience anticipation for class regularly. While no one’s BJJ journey is exactly the same, there are some specific things within the first year of training that can be done to maximize this beginning stage and build a foundation for how the
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Coach Association Launch
Fit to Fight® Republic Launches Fit to Fight® Coach Association to Promote Self-defense, Health, and Well-Being Charlotte, NC - Fit to Fight, LLC, a leading provider of self-defense, fitness, and wellness solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Fit to Fight® Coach Association. The association aims to promote self-defense and fitness by providing comprehensive training and certification programs for
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Training from “Negative”
Training from "Negative" If you’ve trained in Krav Maga, you’ve undoubtedly heard the “we train from positions of disadvantage” mantra countless times. At some point, likely all Krav Maga instructors have uttered it, and we believe that there is certainly some value in it. However, it is not (or rather should not) be THE way of training for self-protection. Think about it,
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Close Quarters Fighting Ranked #1 Digital Training
Close Quarters fighting digital dvd "This is a fantastic video and a practical approach to bridging the gap between H2H [hand to hand] and weapons use." - Nathan L. About the DVD from Ryan Hoover This digital training video covers topics and techniques that I've been hesitant to release in the past. This course actually served as our first release of them. My concern
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Hard Ready® Phase One Basic Principle
Hard Ready® Phase One Basic Principle: Everyone's Fighting Something "Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations." -- Earl Nightingale Ok, so let’s get this out of the way promptly: the world is not conspiring against you (or us or anyone else). Life’s daily adversities are not anomalies, and there is nothing peculiar about these