KRAV MAGAhttp://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/en-US2010-03-10T04:47:47ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)SELF PRESERVATION HAS NO AGE LIMIT!http://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/2010/3/2/self-preservation-has-no-age-limit.htmlJames Lee2010-03-03T03:18:46Z

Who has the right to defend themselves?  EVERYONE!  Anyone and everyone has the god given right to defend themselves from harm and that includes kids of all ages.  Check out Brandon our in-house prodigy showing everyone that age is nothing but a number and it doesn't matter how young, small, different you are, you can still fight and fight like your life depends on it.

]]>CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW LEVEL 2 STUDENTS!http://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/2010/2/28/congratulations-to-our-new-level-2-students.htmlJames Lee2010-02-28T19:02:24ZTeam CrossFit krav maga woodland hills

Congrats to our new Level 2 students!  They worked their butt off in the Level 1 test this Saturday and they really kick some booty!  Our Krav Maga family is growing and it's wonderful to see everyone progress into higher levels.  They are the future of Krav Maga and its looking good!

]]>KRAV MAGA ALLIANCEhttp://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/2010/2/14/krav-maga-alliance.htmlJames Lee2010-02-14T22:11:32ZIn case you didn't know, we are a proude member of the Krav Maga Alliance. Krav Maga Alliance was created by John Whitman, a fourth degree black belt in Krav Maga. John is the former president of Krav Maga Worldwide, and earned instructor degrees from the Krav Maga Association of America, Krav Maga Worldwide, and Wingate University in Israel.  Our lead instructor James recieved his instructor degree also from Krav Maga Association of America, Krav Maga Worldwide, and his 1st Dan Black Belt from John Whitman.  We are very fortunate and lucky to have such great talents and instructors as part of our family!  Check out this picture from the last Level 1 instructor training at the Krav Maga Alliance HQ in Culver City.  Our very own Stu and Chritian was among the new instructors to be included in this great honor.  Congrats guys!

]]>REAR NAKED CHOKE!http://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/2010/1/27/rear-naked-choke.htmlJames Lee2010-01-28T04:14:18Zblack belt focus self defense james lee krav maga rear naked choke rnc woodland hills 

One of the common question regarding Krav Maga is if we do any type of ground work or Jiu Jitsu.  Krav Maga's principle on the ground is this. GET OFF THE GROUND AS QUICK AS YOU CAN!  Because of the dynamic nature of a fight and its enviroment, we believe it is too dangrous to stay on the ground especially with others around that can possibly attack you while you are trying to choke someone out.  With that said, we do train and learn basic grappling techniques such as arm bars and rear naked chokes and the defense against them.  Check out the picture of our lead instructor James performing the RNC escape during his black belt test.

]]>DEFENSE FROM CHOKE FROM THE FRONT - ONE HAND PLUCKhttp://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/2010/1/25/defense-from-choke-from-the-front-one-hand-pluck.htmlJames Lee2010-01-26T06:34:54Zchoke from the front krav maga self defense

]]>DON'T TRAIN WITH A LAME ATTACKERhttp://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/2010/1/24/dont-train-with-a-lame-attacker.htmlJames Lee2010-01-25T01:13:03Z

To many times in our training we defend against a partner that does not react like an attacker or an opponent by just standing still after the intial attack.  This is a huge flaw in our training and does not address the dynamic nature of the fight.  Do we know exactly how the other person will react?  No. But its safe to assume that they will move in some direction rather than stand still while you punch him as many times as possible.    It is very important to learn the perticular technique vs. a perticular threat but it is also as important to learn and practice your reaction vs. their reaction.

]]>Drills, Drills, Drills!http://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/2009/11/19/drills-drills-drills.htmlJames Lee2009-11-19T08:21:35Z

Drills, Drills ,Drills! A big part of Krav Maga training is the drills.  This is when you put everything you've just learned into what counts.  All the techniques don't matter if you can not apply and execute them under stress.  We do this by having the defender stand with their hands to the side, eyes closed, relax as much as they can when BAM!  Something happens and you have to fight for your life! 

]]>REAL LIFE KRAV MAGA TRAINING DRILLS #1http://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/2009/10/26/real-life-krav-maga-training-drills-1.htmlJames Lee2009-10-26T16:10:41ZWhat good is self defense training if you can't relate it to a real life situation?  What good is training if all you do is train inside the comfort of a padded room with the attacker standing directly in front of you attacking in a controlled, predetermined manner?  We believe that everyone must train in a dynamic environment and apply the techniques under stress and fatigue in order for you to really learn and prepare for that real life situation.  In today's drill, we tested the parking lot scenario.  How long does it take to defend, counter attack, find your keys, unlock the door, and than get back in the car?  It's harder than you think!

]]>ULTIMATE KRAV MAGA DVDhttp://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/2009/10/21/ultimate-krav-maga-dvd.htmlJames Lee2009-10-21T15:42:09ZOur Lead Krav Maga Instructor James Lee was honored to be part of the "Ultimate Krav Maga" DVD coming out in December of this year.  This instructional video includes some of the finest and the most respected Krav Maga instructors from around the world such a Eyal Yanilov and John Witman.  Check out this DVD trailer and stay tune for more!

]]>KRAV MAGA GUN DEFENSEhttp://www.teamcrossfit.com/kravmaga/2009/10/9/krav-maga-gun-defense.htmlJames Lee2009-10-09T19:18:57ZCheck out this video from the National Geographic Channel. Great explanation of what, how, and why we do this gun defense.  Do you want to learn how to do this?  Come check out our Krav Maga weapons class every Tuesday night at 7:30pm open to all members.

 

 

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