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Read more about the article Krav Maga Trains More Than Your Hand Speed

Krav Maga Trains More Than Your Hand Speed

  • Post author:Gus Bottazzi
  • Post published:February 12, 2024
  • Post category:Blog

Throughout my career in the martial arts and especially since I've become an instructor of Krav Maga, I have repeatedly been asked how often I have had to use what…

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Read more about the article Violence is a Language

Violence is a Language

  • Post author:Gus Bottazzi
  • Post published:January 29, 2024
  • Post category:Blog

I was training a private student who is entering medical school in the coming semester. As we were training defensive measures involving an attacker grabbing him by the shirt, he…

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Read more about the article In Self Defense, Be A Grenade

In Self Defense, Be A Grenade

  • Post author:Gus Bottazzi
  • Post published:January 23, 2024
  • Post category:Blog

While training with a senior ranking Krav Maga expert out of Israel, a metaphor was used to describe the moments just prior to physically engaging an attacker.  Most times, students…

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Read more about the article Using Your Head in Self-Defense

Using Your Head in Self-Defense

  • Post author:Gus Bottazzi
  • Post published:January 8, 2024
  • Post category:Blog

The goal of all martial artists is to build highly honed skills in striking with hands, elbows, knees and legs. The more varied the arsenal, we are taught, the greater…

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Read more about the article The Importance of Footwork

The Importance of Footwork

  • Post author:Gus Bottazzi
  • Post published:December 20, 2023
  • Post category:Blog

What is one thing that golf, baseball and Krav Maga all have in common? Each of these activities requires a specific stance from which to work. When you watch a…

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Read more about the article Imi Would Be Proud

Imi Would Be Proud

  • Post author:Gus Bottazzi
  • Post published:November 14, 2023
  • Post category:Blog

This evening I was fortunate enough to hear a story from a student which reinforces my vocation to teach Krav Maga to all who wish to learn. Last week, my…

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Read more about the article Training Your Gut Instinct’s “Natural Error Rate”

Training Your Gut Instinct’s “Natural Error Rate”

  • Post author:Sam Starkman
  • Post published:October 26, 2023
  • Post category:Blog

How to make fewer mistakes. When was the last time you trusted your gut? When was the last time your gut was wrong? On one hand, your intuition and gut instincts…

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Read more about the article Safety in Training (When Slow Beats Fast)

Safety in Training (When Slow Beats Fast)

  • Post author:Gus Bottazzi
  • Post published:September 29, 2023
  • Post category:Blog

In 1981, Imi Lichtenfeld (founder of Krav Maga) gave his first instructor-directed course in Netanya, Israel. The training took several weeks and was both detailed and rigorous. The goal of…

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Read more about the article Random Act of Violence at Los Angeles, CA McDonald’s

Random Act of Violence at Los Angeles, CA McDonald’s

  • Post author:Gus Bottazzi
  • Post published:September 20, 2023
  • Post category:Blog

Please view this horrendous video (click on link) and let me unpack it all for you below. https://www.foxnews.com/video/6337419400112?fbclid=IwAR3i6R3qiIKimWnU2_ZiYzK02xXiDTojj46jfxbgGumLktkuxhJvmBKjnlc First of all, those who would rather video record then assist a…

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Read more about the article Car Jacking Defense Done Incorrectly

Car Jacking Defense Done Incorrectly

  • Post author:Gus Bottazzi
  • Post published:September 18, 2023
  • Post category:Blog

I recently saw the below video (see link) on Ring Neighbors. This incident happened in nearby Westport, CT this past weekend. And this video is a good example of what…

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