Krav Maga / Self Defense
Krav maga (Krahv magah or contact combat) is the official self defense and fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces. Required training for scores of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide, Krav Maga is recognized as the most efficient self defense system for real-life situations; emphasizing practical defenses against real attacks.
Krav Maga is based on instinctual fight or flight moves and on natural reflexes thus making it easy to learn. There are no rules in Krav Maga; you use everything you’ve got. Krav Maga’s emphasis is on simple movements allowing people of all ages and fitness levels to learn real self-defense.
The system is characterized by a logical and coherent approach to self defense that enables one to achieve a relatively high level of proficiency within a short period of instruction. Also, Krav Maga gets its students into prime shape because it is a complete head-to-toe full-body workout. Instructors incorporate realistic reenactments, teaching students how to operate under the stress of an actual attack. “It doesn’t really matter how strong you can punch or kick if you can’t perform when your life is in danger,” explains Darren Levine, U.S. Chief Instructor and 6th degree black belt. “Students learn to tap their aggressiveness in any situation.” When your throat is grabbed, your instinct is to reach up and grab the attacker’s hands. Krav Maga teaches you go with that instinct and turn it into a defense.
People of all ages and levels of physical fitness can start Krav Maga classes as beginners and work their way up quickly. Students not only walk away with hard bodies, healthy hearts and effective self defense techniques, they learn how to prepare themselves mentally to tap into their own aggressiveness in any situation.
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| 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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| About Master Paul Chay — Certified InstructorPaul Chay is the owner of Chay’s Tae Kwon Do and operates a licensed facility for Krav Maga. He runs one of the first licensed sites to be approved and one of the first certified instructors outside of Los Angeles which is the location of the national training center. Mr. Chay completed the instructor certification which consisted of over 240 hours of training, teaching, lectures and tests and has been teaching Krav Maga since 2000. He also has been training in Tae Kwon Do for over 30 years and is a 6th degree black belt. |
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David Namowicz, Certified InstructorDavid Namowicz is also one of the first certified instructors outside of Los Angeles. He completed the instructor certification which consisted of the same 240 hours of training, teaching, lectures and tests and has been teaching Krav Maga since 2000. He also has been training in Tae Kwon Do for over 14 years and is a 3rd degree black belt. |
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Andy Harron, Certified InstructorAndy Harron is one of the newest instructors in Krav Maga at Chay's Tae Kwon Do and Krav Maga. He has been studying Krav Maga for more than three years and finds it an excellent way to stay in shape and also excercise the mind. He was drawn to Krav Maga by its philosophy of self defense techniques built off of natural responses, which provides maximum effectivness with minimum training. Having a young family and a busy medical practice, he was also drawn to Chay's by the class schedule which allows many opportunities to train each week. He looks forward to learning and teaching Krav Maga for many years to come. |
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Bryan Schmidt, Certified InstructorBryan Schmidt has been a student at Chay’s Tae Kwon Do and Krav Maga for over 8 years. He began his training in Tae Kwon Do where he achieved his black belt in 2002. Bryan began training exclusively in Krav Maga shortly afterwards. Bryan is attending the University Wisconsin-Parkside and is majoring in Criminal Justice. He enjoys teaching students and helping them become more fit and more confident. |