“But Krav Maga seems like a lot of work” (Objections and Rebuttals)

Posted by kravlady on May 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Krav Maga technique: Female defender goes for a face hit/eye gauge with a male attacker.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been trying like crazy to get some of my other female friends to try at least one Krav Maga lesson. Most of them didn’t feel like it because ‘it seems so violent’, or because ‘it’s too hard’ or intensive. And time and time again I’ve been arguing with … Continue reading →

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How Intimate Is (M/F) ‘Close Combat’?

Posted by kravlady on April 20, 2011 · 2 Comments 

Lady violently attacks male attacker

I can understand why you, as a woman, might feel hesitant to start a sport that involves a lot of physical contact. Especially when you know this sport is mainly practiced by men. You might feel uncomfortable dealing with men, or maybe you worry that you accidentally touch him ‘too intimately’. Or you worry about … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Why It’s Great To Train With Men

Posted by kravlady on April 19, 2011 · 6 Comments 

Honestly, when I first entered my Krav Maga class and was confronted with about 20 to 25 men and 1 woman (who’s married to one of the guys and only occasionally shows up) I was intimidated. Don’t panic, take a deep breath! While initially a bit intimidating, I now think it’s great to train with a group consisting … Continue reading →

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