Premier Martial Arts & Krav Maga Training Centers Instructs Free Kid Safe? Program as a Free Community Event; As Seen on 7News

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 11, 2006

As Seen on Denver's Channel 7-News, Premier Martial Arts and the Krav Maga Training Centers presents the nationally recognized Kid Safe Program as a free community event for Boulder County school age children from 4 to 12 years on Saturday, June 3rd at 10:00 am.

This special event will be held at Premier Martial Arts location at 2750 Glenwood Drive in Boulder. Our expert instructors will teach children how to protect themselves against abduction and exploitation. Our curriculum provides children with the skills they need to be assertive, smart, strong and most importantly, safe!

The FBI National Crime Information Center cites that 2,200 children on average are reported missing each day of the year. Yet the NCIC believes many children can be safely recovered if parents are able to provide police with a complete identification record.

In the Kid Safe program, we provide the tools you need to create a Kid-Safe Identification Record for your child. The Kid Safe personal identification kit contains a physical description log including personal information, fingerprints, DNA kit, reusable emergency medical release card and emergency contact information.

Kid-Safe is an event where parents, students, friends, and family members are encouraged to participate.

Shannon Lukeman states, ?The tools we will provide in this seminar can potentially save lives and we feel it is our duty to share this information with our children. As leaders within the community, we can make a difference.?

KID SAFE is a part of Premier Martial Arts? community outreach program and the seminar is open to everyone.

To register for the program and to reserve your space, please call Premier Martial Arts in Boulder 303-449-2010 or online at http://www.coloradokravmaga.com

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Free Krav Maga based Anti-Abduction and Self Defense Seminar For Kids Wants To Make Children ?Snatch Proof!?

Yorktown Heights, NY (PRWEB) September 13, 2006 - Free Krav Maga based Anti-

Abduction and Self Defense Seminar For Kids Wants To Make Children ?Snatch Proof.?

Davide?s Yorktown Total Fitness Center an Official Krav Maga? Training Center located in Yorktown Heights, NY is pre-launching its Kids km-X program, a special child friendly version of the popular and effective Krav Maga? (krahv muh-GAH) self defense system during its Grand-Reopening.

To celebrate this launch and to introduce Kid?s Krav Maga? to the Yorktown area, Yorktown Fitness Center will host a free life changing and life-saving seminar for parent?s and kids to combat ever increasing and frightening levels of nationwide child abductions. The event is open to kids age four to 14 and their parent?s.

Parent?s and families everywhere are affected by news of missing children. According to a NISMART-2 study conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in 1999, there were an estimated 797,500 children reported missing with more than 58,200 children reported as abducted by strangers.

To encourage awareness, prevention and safety, children will be taught easy to learn techniques and concepts of situational avoidance, detecting stranger danger, basic self defense and releases, strikes, getaways, escape plans and who to run to for help. Children will be taught how to fight and get away. The goal is to make this situational training as real as possible without making it scary. ?This is the best program for kids to be a part of because not only does it focus on Self-defense, but awareness, safety and FUN!? - Davide Gristina, Owner/Head Instructor.

This fun, free and interactive live-training session will include handouts and other resources including complimentary Child ID?s (for photos, fingerprints and important descriptive emergency info) and refreshments will be served.

Event Date: Sunday October 15, 2006 (Limited space. Registration required).

Time: 1PM to 3PM

Attire: Comfortable clothing, workout gear, sneakers

Location: Davide?s Yorktown Total Fitness Center, An Official Krav Maga Training Center, 1761 Front Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Web: http://www.YorktownFitnessCenter.com/


To Reserve Spots Guests Should Contact: 914-302-7392 extension 202 or 201 (Chris Allison)

About Davide?s Yorktown Fitness Center

Davide?s Yorktown Total Fitness is a 15,000 square foot, fully equipped workout facility located in Yorktown Heights, NY with a mission to provide unparalleled programs, training, and support to its members and community.

About Krav Maga?

Krav Maga? is the official self defense system of the Israeli military, and has been adopted and taught to over 400 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the United States. It has also been taught to thousands of civilians of all ages including celebrities: Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Christian Bale (Batman) and more. Krav Maga? is recognized as the most efficient self-defense system for real life situations. This modern, streetwise, ever-evolving self-defense training method is comprised of simple yet effective techniques which are based on natural movements and reflexes.

Press contact for interviews and demonstrations: Chris or David 914-302-7392

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Learn KRAV MAGA (The Official Hand-to-Hand Combat Skill of the Israel Defense Forces) from the Experts - Security Solutions International SSI

Miami, FL (PRWEB) December 19, 2008

SSI now offers men and women the chance to learn the brutally effective Israeli martial art, KRAV MAGA (contact combat) in Israel with touring and training combined. Participants will visit Tel Aviv, Haifa, and the Old City of Jerusalem as well as see the Dead Sea and Massada during the 8-day program.

Despite the fact that SSI has trained the more than 700 government agencies in homeland security, this program is open to the public and may be attended by anyone with high motivation to learn self-defense. There is no need for previous experience in any other martial art.

Krav Maga has been widely popularized in recent years but the real masters are, of course, in Israel where Krav is taught to all men and women in the Israel Defense Forces. The system uses mental preparation and the natural movements of the body to create one of the most devastating methods for self-defense. Designed for both men and women, Krav is very effective for women. Indeed, Krav teaches the ability to deal with threatening situations: attack from behind; multiple attackers; knife and gun attacks so that men and women train and fight together.

SSI has trained more than 300 professional homeland security professionals in Israel. The very same trainers in KRAV MAGA will undertake training everyone from a complete novice to a KRAV MAGA trainer. SSI's experience means that participants will have an armed, personal protection specialist on every excursion and will get the best hospitality Israel has to offer, as well as the best KRAV MAGA training. The cost of the program includes absolutely everything from Newark to Israel and back. The group will depart on June 12th and return on June 22nd, 2009.

Sign up now, participation is strictly limited. For further information please contact: Henry Morgenstern at 786-573-3999.

About Security Solutions International

SSI ? - Security Solutions International develops and delivers training for First Responders in the US. The company has trained more than 700 different Federal, State and local agencies. The company is also the publisher of The Counter Terrorist Magazine - read by more than 15,000 US First Responders. The magazine is an extension of the company's commitment to first-class content and information. The electronic version of the magazine goes out to nearly 65,000 First Responders bi-monthly. Best known for the Homeland Security Training in Israel program, the company has a wide variety of law enforcement training, first responder training and counter terror training.

Are You a Potential Victim of Lawfare?

SSI's non-profit organization, "Protecting the Homeland", is our newest initiative in championing democratic processes. In the dynamic arena for counteracting Islamic extremism masked under the exploitation of civil liberties, many have fallen victim to Lawfare--the formula is predictable. So-called anti-terrorist organizations, aligned with Islamic extremism, blatantly abuse the laws, freedoms and loopholes of the most liberal nation on earth to help finance and direct the world's most violent international terrorism cells.

The "Protecting the Homeland" organization charter embodies two main objectives: ceaseless dedication in counter-acting Islamic radicals who repeatedly attempt to threaten our constitutional freedoms, and channeling funds to educate US First Responders through sponsorship of training programs in the USA and Israel.

To learn more about your constitutional rights and protecting the homeland, visit http://www.protectingthehomeland.org.

Copyright ? 2008 Security Solutions International; all rights reserved.

For more information contact:

Security Solutions International

http://www.thecounterterroristmag.com

http://www.homelandsecurityssi.com

Telephone: (866) 573-3999

Fax: (786) 573-2090

Mobile: (305) 401-6906

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Krav Maga New York Launches km X, a Self Defense, Fitness and Life Skills Program for Children Ages 5 to 10

Somers, NY (PRWEB) May 20, 2009

Krav Maga New York, announces that it has introduced km - X; a martial arts based, self defense and character development program for children ages 5 to 10. The classes are taught by certified instructors with experience teaching martial arts to children and whose primary goal is to foster a safe, fun and positive environment.

km X is modeled after the world-renowned Israeli system of self-defense known as Krav Maga and offers a well-rounded alternative to traditional after-school programming. Classes combine fitness, martial arts self defense training and character development.

"In addition to Krav Maga fitness and defense training," says Davide Gristina, Chief Instructor at KMNY, "this specialized program for children teaches life skills through the study and discussion of 'key words' that describe universal emotions, behaviors, perceptions, and attitudes encountered in every day life experiences. We use stories and role playing at the end of each class to teach the importance of key word concepts and demonstrate how they can be incorporated into a child's daily routine."

Children who remain with and actively participate in the program experience an increased level of fitness, coordination, confidence, courage, modesty, and leadership. To further promote a sense of achievement and pride through hard work, respect and commitment, children enrolled in the program are awarded stripes and belts of different colors as they progress through the curriculum.

Classes are held at Somers Sports & Fitness, 245 Route 100, Somers, NY 10589 and are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings at 5 pm. There is also a class offered on Saturdays at 11 am. There is no limit imposed on the number of classes or days of the week a child may attend.

For more information, or to receive a Getting Started kit, visit http://www.kmny.us.

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Krav Maga New York Launches Martial Arts Based Self Defense Programs In Somers

Somers, NY (PRWEB) May 20, 2009

Krav Maga New York, located at 245 Route 100, Somers, NY 10589, announces that it has introduced the Israeli Fitness, Fighting, and Self Defense system known worldwide as Krav Maga.

Unlike Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ, or other forms of rule-based competition, Krav Maga is designed for real world violent situations where rules simply do not apply. One of the most devastating methods for self-defense, it teaches practitioners how best to neutralize attacks and escape unharmed. Krav Maga is characterized by practical, consistent self defense techniques against realistic attacks. Because responses taught follow simple instinctive body mechanics, Krav Maga is easily learned, easily retained, and can be replicated under stress.

Krav Maga is a favorite among many Law Enforcement, Military, Defensive Tactics and Anti Terrorist Training Units. Agencies having trained in Krav Maga are include Illinois State Police, Denver PD, US Department of Justice, and LA County Sheriff.

Krav Maga's total body fitness has also attracted countless Hollywood stars including Jennifer Lopez, Kristanna Loken, Brendan Fraser and Jennifer Garner.

Although Krav Maga is a belted system, the promulgation and distribution of belts is not the goal. Krav Maga is about street survival, the real thing, and for many students and Instructors, very personal.

Classes for levels beginner through Black Belt are given weeknights and weekends at Somers Sports & Fitness, 245 Rote 100, Somers, NY 10589.

Krav Maga New York participants are taught to manage situations where losing would be potentially fatal. Attack and defense maneuvers aim to neutralize the threat and facilitate rapid and safe escape. Students learn combatives such as punches, kicks, knees, elbows, head butts and how to defend against common punches, kicks, chokes, grabs, and bear hugs, as well as weapons such as guns, knives, and sticks. Just as important, the instructors at Krav Maga New York teach students to function during the stress and shock of a sudden, violent encounter where there might be multiple attackers.

"We help our practitioners manage threat," said Davide Gristina, Chief Instructor at KMNY. "In fact, we help our participants manage a multitude of threats. It's simulation training, and rather simple, at least conceptually. We provide a threat stimulus, and participants get a first hand experience in perceiving it, understanding it, and responding to it. This process builds confidence and increases response time. More importantly though, the process relieves anxiety and calms the soul. Our practitioners walk away feeling safer knowing that they are no longer denying the possibility of a violent encounter, but rather are doing something to manage it and to answer the nagging, daunting question inside each one of us; what would I do if...?"

Krav Maga New York is a Licensee of Krav Maga Worldwide.

To meet the Instructors and view a class, interested parties can contact Krav Maga New York at (888) 456-0476.

To receive a Getting Started kit, please visit KMNY online at http://www.kmny.us

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Krav Maga New York Teaches Defensive Tactics To Law Enforcement at LE Tactical Expo & Conference

Somers, NY (PRWEB) June 10, 2009

In April, Krav Maga New York kicked off back-to-back seminars at NYTOA's 2009 annual Expo & Conference held in Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The participating Law Enforcement officers were introduced to the Israeli Fighting and Self Defense system known as Krav Maga. Certified Force Training Instructors taught seminars featuring Edge Weapon Defenses on day one, followed by Weapon Retention on day 2.

Krav Maga was originally created for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). It emerged in an environment where extreme violence was common. Over time, this system has been repeatedly tested and improved under real-life conditions. No defensive tactics system is more street and battle-tested than Krav Maga.

The Krav Maga system has received international recognition as a highly practical defensive tactics system well suited for law enforcement. Based on instinctive movements, the simple, effective, and aggressive techniques require minimal training time and yield maximum retention, even under stress. The training is designed to improve the officers' emotional and physical response to danger. The system deals with scenarios where operators face life-threatening situations while unarmed or in situations where higher force options can't be accessed. From this perspective, the operator must respond with fast, aggressive, defensive techniques and combative strikes until help is acquired. These methods also develop the ability to recognize danger at the earliest stages, react without hesitation, and escalate plus de-escalate with the appropriate level of force.

NYTOA seminar participants had this to say:

"Excellent class. It certainly gets officers from departments that don't keep up on street survival skills a great working knowledge on how to keep the mindset." I have never been to another seminar like this." -- Mark F., Rotterdam PD

"This was the most realistic hand to hand combat course I've taken. The instructors were both knowledgeable and helpful. This class should be taught to every law enforcement officer" -- Joseph W., NYPD / ESU (retired)

"This was by far the best self defense / offense seminar that I have attended. The class was presented safely but with a high enough intensity that learning didn't stop." -- Don T., Town of Malius PD????

"As Instructors you guys were very thorough, to the point, and personable." -- Sam D., Broom County Sheriff

Krav Maga New York is located on Route 100 in Somers, NY, where it currently offers group classes that are open to both civilians and law enforcement personnel. Krav Maga New York is actively looking for a dedicated Law Enforcement Training facility that will serve Duchess / Orange Counties and expects to launch that program later this year.????

To meet the Instructors and view a class, interested parties can contact Krav Maga New York at (888) 456-0476. Additional information and a Getting Started kit can also be found online. Krav Maga New York is a licensee of Krav Maga Worldwide.

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Krav Maga New York Trains New York Elite Tactical Team

Westchester County, NY (PRWEB) September 25, 2009

Krav Maga New York (KMNY) has recently conducted a series of tailored training sessions for one of NY's elite special response teams. Having identified a tactical need, the team requested sessions to address this need. A source close to the events explained, "KMNY Force Training Instructors were called in to zero in on training specifics and provide Krav Maga Defensive / Tactical solutions appropriate for response team training".

Krav Maga, renowned worldwide for its effectiveness against real life violent encounters, was originally created for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). It emerged in an environment where extreme violence was common. Over time, the system has been repeatedly tested and improved under real-life conditions. No defensive tactics system is more street and battle tested than Krav Maga.

Krav Maga has received international recognition as a highly practical defensive tactics system well suited for law enforcement. Based on instinctive movements, the simple, effective, and aggressive techniques require minimal training time and yield maximum retention, even under stress. The training is designed to improve the officers' emotional and physical response to danger. The system deals with scenarios where operators face life-threatening situations while unarmed or in situations where higher force options can't be accessed. From this perspective, the operator must respond with fast, aggressive, defensive techniques and combative strikes until the situation is safely resolved. These methods also develop the ability to recognize danger at the earliest stages, react without hesitation, and escalate and de-escalate with the appropriate level of force.

Krav Maga New York and the NY response team have plans in place for ongoing Krav Maga training to be held throughout 2009.

KMNY's a proud supporter of the law enforcement men and women society trains, equips and authorizes to defend our way of life. KMNY will host a Krav Maga Law Enforcement Certification Course October 26 - 30. At the completion of the course, participants may be certified to teach Krav Maga to their respective law enforcement agencies.????

For more information on KMNY in Upper Westchester County, or to register for the October 2009 Krav Maga Certification Course, please visit http://www.kmny.us.

KMNY is licensee of Krav Maga Worldwide and has been operating in upper Westchester County since 2004.

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Krav Maga of San Francisco is Offering a Beach Training Seminar

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) July 09, 2011

San Francisco?s Krav Maga is announcing a beach training seminar on Saturday, July 15. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and attendees will enjoy an invigorating workout, games, competitions and prizes in a fun and stress-free environment. The price for members of Krav Maga is $ 59 and $ 79 for non-members.

Krav Maga is the place to get and stay fit through a variety of dynamic classes. Krav Maga helps individuals get lean, toned and agile, increase their stamina, strength and flexibility and burn fats and improve body posture. Gym buffs and beginners alike will experience a fun way to relieve stress in a safe and non-judgmental environment, challenging every mind and body in more than 70 classes offered on every day of the week. The self-defense classes are very popular and provide clients with a practical and effective way to lose weight while learning potential life-saving techniques.

?Krav Maga is amazing. I have been doing it for eight months and I have lost weight and gained muscle. The KO Bag class is incredibly popular and fun and the TRX training and conditioning will get you into shape quickly,? said Nick M., a satisfied customer of Krav Maga.

For further details on the beach training class or any of the other fitness classes and services provided by Krav Maga, visit their website at http://www.kravmaga-sf.com/krav/home.php or call (415) 658-9226.

About Krav Maga

Krav Maga is a high-energy and effective self-defense and fitness system. They teach simple and easy-to-learn movements that will enhance each client?s instinctive responses if personal safety is threatened. The complete full body workout is designed for people of all ages and fitness levels to have fun, build confidence, and learn effective self-defense techniques.

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"Lethal" Lana Stefanac is Coming to Krav Maga Self-Defense of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 19, 2011

Krav Maga of San Francisco is proud to announce that it will be hosting the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, ?Lethal? Lana Stefanac, at their location at 1455 Bush Street in San Francisco. The championship fighter will appear on Saturday, September 17 and host an informative seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost of the event is $ 59 for members and $ 79 for non-members.

?We feel so lucky to have ?Lethal? Lana coming into Krav Maga of San Francisco to do a seminar,? said Barny Foland, lead instructor for Krav Maga of San Francisco. ?It should be a great and informative afternoon for everyone.?

Krav Maga of San Francisco offers the Krav Maga system, the official hand-to-hand combat system used by members of the elite Israeli defense force. It is a very effective form of self-defense for both men and women. The appearance of ?Lethal? Lana will show members a different form of defense in addition to a hearty workout.

?Lethal? Lana is a heavy weight champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is a GI-No GI and MMA cage fighter. She is also a four-time gold medalist in the Pan American Games and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. She is perfect in 143 career fights (143-0-0), undefeated in MMA matches (6-0-0) and sports a 63-3-0 record in No GI fights.

To see more about ?Lethal? Lana, view her video on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE7bA_pLTBA.

To register for the seminar or for more information about Krav Maga self-defense training classes, call (415) 658-9226 or visit http://www.kravmaga-sf.com.

About Krav Maga of San Francisco

Krav Maga Traning Center (KMSF) is a San Francisco fitness club specializing in Krav Maga, the self-defense system used by the Israeli defense force and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. In addition to teaching self-defense classes, KMSF also teaches numerous fitness classes, including CrossFit training, TRX Training, Yoga, KO Bag fitness classes, and conditioning and fighting classes.

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Krav Maga TRX Training of San Francisco Announces they will Host "Lethal" Lana Stefanac on Sept. 17

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 10, 2011

Krav Maga TRX training of San Francisco is proud to announce that it will be hosting the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, ?Lethal? Lana Stefanac, at their location at 1455 Bush Street in San Francisco. The championship fighter will appear on Saturday, September 17 and host an informative seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost of the event is $ 59 for members and $ 79 for non-members.

?We feel so lucky to have 'Lethal' Lana coming into Krav Maga of San Francisco to do a seminar,? said Barny Foland, lead instructor for Krav Maga of San Francisco. ?It should be a great and informative afternoon for everyone.?

Krav Maga of San Francisco offers the Krav Maga system, the official hand-to-hand combat system used by members of the elite Israeli defense force. It is a very effective form of self-defense for both men and women. The appearance of ?Lethal? Lana will show members a different form of defense in addition to a hearty workout.

?Lethal? Lana is a heavy weight champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is a GI-No GI and MMA cage fighter. She is also a four-time gold medalist in the Pan American Games and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. She is perfect in 143 career fights (143-0-0), undefeated in MMA matches (6-0-0) and sports a 63-3-0 record in No GI fights.

To see more about ?Lethal? Lana, view her video on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE7bA_pLTBA.

To register for the seminar or for more information about Krav Maga self-defense training classes, call (415) 658-9226 or visit http://www.kravmaga-sf.com.

About Krav Maga of San Francisco

Krav Maga Traning Center (KMSF) is a San Francisco fitness club specializing in Krav Maga, the self-defense system used by the Israeli defense force and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. In addition to teaching self-defense classes, KMSF also teaches numerous fitness classes, including CrossFit training, TRX Training, Yoga, KO Bag fitness classes, and conditioning and fighting classes.

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Krav Maga New York Poised To Establish Itself As A Leader In Krav Maga Based Hand-to-Hand Defensive Tactics Training

Westchester County, NY (PRWEB) October 28, 2011

After being catapulted to the forefront of Law Enforcement Tactical Training over a year ago by facilitating specialty training for one of NY State?s elite special ops teams, Westchester & Orange County based Krav Maga New York vanished from the spotlight, or so it seemed. But, as KMNY?s Lead Force Training Instructor Ed Raso explains, ?There are many people out there who claim to have trained Law Enforcement. When you dig a little deeper though, you find that they?ve trained individuals who just happen to be in Law Enforcement. On occasion, you may find someone who trained an agency once. That ?once? speaks for itself. Since its inception our Force Training Team has repeatedly and consistently trained Law Enforcement, both individuals and agencies, and our list of references continues to grow. Our commitment to this process is evident by our Instructors? dedication to their own continuing training at the highest levels of Krav Maga. KMNY currently has 6 certified Force Training Instructors, and we will have 9 by the end of 2011. We are not ?once? guys?.????

Krav Maga, renowned worldwide for its effectiveness against real life violent encounters, was originally created for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). Unlike Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ, or other forms of rule-based competition, Krav Maga was designed for real world attacks where rules simply do not apply. One of the most sought after methods for self-defense, it teaches practitioners how best to neutralize attacks and escape unharmed. Krav Maga is characterized by simple, instinctive responses against realistic attacks, and the defenses are easy to learn, easy to retain, and can be replicated under stress.

Krav Maga's total body fitness has attracted countless Hollywood stars including Jennifer Lopez, Kristanna Loken, Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Garner and Ashton Kutcher. Krav Maga is also a favorite among many Law Enforcement, Military, and Anti Terrorist Training Units who depend on Krav Maga for its explosive nature and unrivaled effectiveness

Since 2004, Krav Maga New York (based in Westchester and Orange Counties) has been featured on the Journal News, the North County News, the Record Review, LoHud.com, the Blotter, Hudson Valley Magazine, Healthy Frontiers, and News 12 Westchester. KMNY has trained thousands of civilians and hundreds of Law Enforcement officers including members of New York Tactical Officers Association (NYTOA) and a high profile protective services unit. KMNY is recognized and highly regarded by leading Krav Maga licensing bodies nationwide.

More recently, members of the KMNY Force Training Team conducted Law Enforcement specific training for officers at both the Westchester County Police Academy and the Rockland County Police Academy. Additional training is scheduled next month for a multi-state law enforcement agency tasked with protecting our ports and harbors

When asked about the surge in KMNY?s popularity, Owner and Chief Instructor Davide Gristina simply said, ?We put people first?.

About Krav Maga New York:

Krav Maga New York offers authentic Black Belt level Krav Maga training to civilian adults, kids and Law Enforcement. KMNY has presented at public libraries, temples, high schools, elementary schools, scout meetings, boys and girls clubs, charity events, colleges, and for leadership and other groups. For more information, contact KMNY at 1-877-Krav Maga or visit KMNY online at http://www.KMNY.us

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Israeli Krav Maga Based Self-Defense Classes in Westchester County, NY and Orange County, NY Keep Adults, Kids and Law Enforcement Fit and Safe

Westchester County, NY (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

Earlier this month, Krav Maga New York (KMNY), a Westchester and Orange County provider of Krav Maga based martial arts training and self-defense classes, reaffirmed its commitment to keep our community fit and safe. Acting as Company spokesperson, Chris Allison, Lead Instructor for KMNY announced, ?We intend to increase operations in an effort to provide more Israeli martial arts based seminars, mass introductory lessons, and a variety of other community oriented training opportunities, and to revise our every day self-defense offering to better facilitate Krav Maga class participation. Expect a lot from us in 2012.?

Sources indicate that KMNY?s decision to offer more training opportunities in 2012 was necessary given a recent string of unprecedented requests for classes, seminars and training featuring the world renowned Israeli self-defense system knows as Krav Maga. As Chris Allison explained, ?This month alone we?ve provide Krav Maga training for the NY & NJ Waterfront Police Department headquartered in NY City, and for a women?s group located in Pelham, Westchester County. We?ve conducted over 25 introductory classes to benefit community kids, adults and Law Enforcement Officers, secured a Krav Maga self-defense seminar for Briarcliff High School students, secured a Law Enforcement Certification course which we will host next month, sold over 70 Krav Maga class passes, moved our Orange County self-defense and Law Enforcement training program to Studio Ayo Fitness in order to accommodate a growing student base, and received a formal invitation to once again present at next year?s New York Tactical Officers Association (NYTOA) expo. Lastly, Putnam County based Paladin Center, a continuing education facility built on Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice protocols, contracted us to be the exclusive provider of Law Enforcement and EMS defensive tactics training.?

Krav Maga, renowned worldwide for its effectiveness against real life violent encounters, was originally created for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). Unlike Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ, or other forms of rule-based competition, Krav Maga was designed for real world attacks where rules simply do not apply. One of the most sought after methods for self-defense, it teaches practitioners how best to neutralize attacks and escape unharmed. Krav Maga is characterized by simple, instinctive responses against realistic attacks, and the defenses are easy to learn, easy to retain, and can be replicated under stress. Krav Maga is a favorite among many Law Enforcement, Military, and Anti Terrorist Training Units who depend on it for its explosive nature and unrivaled effectiveness. Krav Maga's total body fitness has also attracted countless Hollywood stars including Jennifer Lopez, Kristanna Loken, Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Garner and Ashton Kutcher.

Since 2004, Krav Maga New York (based in Westchester County, NY and Orange County, NY) has been featured on the Journal News, the North County News, the Record Review, LoHud.com, the Blotter, Hudson Valley Magazine, Healthy Frontiers, and News 12 Westchester. KMNY has trained thousands of civilians and hundreds of Law Enforcement officers including members of NYTOA, members of Westchester County Police Academy and Rockland County Police Academy, as well as special response teams and a high profile protective services unit. KMNY is recognized and highly regarded by leading Krav Maga licensing bodies nationwide.

When asked about KMNY?s expansion plans for 2012, Owner and Chief Instructor Davide Gristina stated, ?It?s clear to us that there is a growing need for Krav Maga services and in 2012 we intend to provide varied training opportunities to fill the void?.

About Krav Maga New York:

Krav Maga New York offers authentic Black Belt level Krav Maga training to civilian adults, kids and Law Enforcement. KMNY has presented at public libraries, temples, high schools, elementary schools, scout meetings, boys and girls clubs, charity events, colleges, and for leadership and other groups. For more information, contact KMNY at 1-877-Krav Maga or visit KMNY online at http://www.KMNY.us

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Self-Defense Center, Krav Maga SF Announces Their Friends and Family Day

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

Krav Maga San Francisco will host its Friends and Family Day on Jan. 14, 2012. The event features food, fun and a health fair with samples from Max Muscle and Body by V. Attendees can also receive a chiropractic evaluation from Dr. Lonna Denny, meet female heavyweight champion of the world Lana Stefanac and try her introduction class, or try the training center?s other classes, such as Krav Maga self-defense classes, CrossFit, TRX and Conditioning.

?Our mission is to provide unconditional support for all of our members in their journey of self improvement and to challenge our members mentally and physically in a non-judgmental and fun environment,? Gail Foland of Krav Maga San Francisco said.

The Friends and Family open house will also feature discounted rates, booths with samples, and raffles to win memberships, Krav T-shirts and gear.

Krav Maga San Francisco gets members in the best shape of their lives and teaches the number one self-defense system in the U.S. Krav Maga San Francisco members receive unlimited access to 70-plus classes offered seven days a week, including CrossFit, Jiu-jitsu, Yoga, TRX, KM Conditioning and KO Bag.

Members receive access to facilities spread across five rooms on two floors, including the weight room, and will have a one-week access to all Krav Maga Worldwide facilities nationwide. Members who refer a friend will receive a $ 50 Krav Bucks referral bonus.

For more information on the Friends and Family Event or any of Krav Maga San Francisco?s services, call 415-658-9226, view the facility on the web at http://www.kravmaga-sf.com, or visit 1455 Bush St., San Francisco, CA 94109.

About Krav Maga San Francisco

Established in 1999, Krav Maga San Francisco originally held classes in a small 750-square-foot facility in the Marina District of San Francisco. In 2003, KMSF relocated to a 6,000-square-foot training facility at its present location on Bush Street. With continued success, KMSF took over the lower level on Bush street in 2008 and nearly doubled the size of its three training rooms, as well as adding a weight room and a CrossFit room.

Today, Krav Maga San Francisco is the preferred training center for over 600 members and holds nearly 70 classes per week, including TRX training, and self-defense and fitness classes, in a two-story, 12,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility.

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Westchester County, NY and Orange County, NY Law Enforcement Officers are Krav Maga Certified

Somers, NY (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

Westchester County and Orange County based Krav Maga New York hosted a law enforcement only ?Train the Trainer? certification course earlier this month. Officers who participated in this 40 hour long certification learned Krav Maga based techniques including side arm and long gun retention and defenses against attacks that transition to the ground. Shortly after course completion, Detective Marc M., a Police Academy Instructor, SWAT team member and course participant, stated, ?Though intense and highly stressful, the course was personally gratifying and overall, a great success. Those who participated worked hard and represented their departments extremely well? and on our last day when high ranking Police officials showed up to evaluate our training, the room came alive. Everyone was giving it their all. Man, that was an amazing feeling.? Mr. M. goes on, ? I?m convinced that change is eminent statewide and that at some point in the very near future, PD?s all around us will begin to place a higher value on repetitive in-service training like this.?

Krav Maga has developed into one of the most sought after defensive tactics systems for American law enforcement (and civilian) applications. Originally created during the formation of the Israeli state, it emerged in an environment where extreme violence was common. Over time, the system has been repeatedly tested and improved upon based on real-life conditions. From the streets of Tel Aviv to the streets of Los Angeles and New York, no defensive tactics system in the world is as battle tested as Krav Maga.

Ruben C., a course participant now certified to teach Krav Maga, had this to say, ?In my 22 years as a law enforcement officer, this was the best training I?ve gone through. I want to thank Krav Maga New York for bringing Krav Maga to our law enforcement community. What you guys have given us will save our lives, and that is truly a great gift?

Krav Maga training is designed to improve an officers' emotional and physical response to danger. These instinctive, simple, effective, and aggressive defensive techniques build on one another, require minimal training time and yield maximum retention, even under stress. The system deals with scenarios where operators face life threatening situations while unarmed or face situations where higher force options can't be accessed. From these positions of disadvantage, operators must respond quickly and decisively until the threat is under control. Krav Maga training methods not only develop officer?s ?command presence? in what is considered by participants a comparatively short period of training, but allow officers to recognize danger at the earliest stages, react without hesitation, and deploy, escalate and de-escalate levels of force appropriately.

When asked about the need for Krav Maga training specific to law enforcement, Davide Gristina, Krav Maga New York?s Chief Instructor, Owner and License holder replied, ?Today?s breed of law enforcement is more motivated than ever. Given little or no defensive training once on the job, professionals like these will seek training on their own. This is both a widespread, admirable phenomenon as well as a risk. It result is a whole lot of officers training in a whole lot of defensive stuff, none of it department approved, and some of it, perhaps more than we?d like, outright dangerous for the officer. Things could be done better. If departments were to organize, codify and deploy standard hand to hand defensive tactics systems, officer confidence would increase resulting in a better skilled, more assertive, safer officer and that officer would be backed by a better trained, less liable department that in turn would be faced with fewer use of force complaints - because excessive force complaints are largely associated to an initial questionable command presence and an initial lack of sufficient force. So, by implementing law enforcement specific hand to hand defensive training, everybody wins?.

About Krav Maga New York:

Since 2004, Krav Maga New York (KMNY) has been featured on the Journal News, the North County News, the Record Review, LoHud.com, the Blotter, Hudson Valley Magazine, Healthy Frontiers, and News 12 Westchester. KMNY has trained thousands of civilians and hundreds of Law Enforcement Officers including members of New York Tactical Officers Association (NYTOA), members of Westchester County Police Academy and Rockland County Police Academy, PD's such as the Waterfront Commission, as well as elite special response teams and a high profile protective services unit. KMNY is recognized and highly regarded by leading Krav Maga licensing bodies nationwide.

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Krav Maga San Francisco Self-Defense Center Offers 10-Week Jiu-Jitsu Course with Lana Stefanac

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

Krav Maga San Francisco self-defense center is offering a 10-week, beginner seminar on Jiu-Jitsu training from the world?s best, Lana Stefanac. The seminar begins on Jan. 21 and costs $ 249 for non-members and is free to all members.

The first week of training is ?The Basic Arm and Cloth Chokes with Street Applications,? which includes defenses to head attacks. Trainees must bring an old, thin jacket.

The second week of basic Jiu-Jitsu training teaches ?The Basic Kimura with Street Applications as Offense and Defense.? The Kimura, a common hold in mixed martial arts, applies a large amount of pressure on an opponent?s shoulder, but if done properly, is easy and safe to learn.

The third week features the ?Start of Ground Applications with Takedowns as Related to Street Applications.? The fourth week of training is about ?Ground Attacks; Triangle, Kimura and Armbar.?

Other weeks include ?Ground Sweeps for Attack and Defense,? two review weeks, ground control and attack (offensive) and basics of defense from the ground (defensive), ?Leg Attacks from Ground to Disable Attacker,? and a final test and certificate administration.

As can be observed from the topics of the seminar, Jiu-Jitsu is primarily a ground-fighting art, a grappling style of martial arts that specializes in ground techniques to overcome the size and strength of opponents.????

For more information about Lana Stefanac?s Jiu-Jitsu seminar or Krav Maga of San Francisco, call 415-658-9226, view the center on the web at http://www.kravmaga-sf.com or visit 1455 Bush St. in San Francisco.

About Krav Maga San Francisco

Krav Maga San Francisco (KMSF) is the only affiliate of Krav Maga Worldwide (KMW) in the Bay Area. Krav Maga Worldwide is the largest reality-based, self-defense organization in the world with more than 240 licensed schools, more than 500 law enforcement and government agencies and multiple specialized military units trained.

KMSF?s exclusive membership provides one week of free access to all KMW affiliates and training centers, including those in North America, Asia and Europe. This affiliation ensures all Krav Maga instructors are certified and have passed the rigorous standards of KMW instructor certification. Members will benefit from the best instructors in the Bay Area, guaranteeing the quality and consistency that is deserved.

Krav Maga San Francisco is a two-floor, 12,000-square-foot training facility, offering more than 60 classes, seven days per week. They also offer CrossFit, TRX training, self-defense training, Conditioning, KO Bag, Yoga and fitness classes.

Membership allows access to unlimited classes, seven days per week, including the weight room and bag room. Contact Krav Maga San Francisco for a free, three-day pass.

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