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Danger Plus One: Assume They Are Not Alone
In our Danger Plus One series, we’ve explored the critical assumptions that shape our mindset for effective self-defense: assume your...
Cyrus Osena
7 days ago4 min read
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Danger Plus One: Assume They Are Stronger
In our Danger Plus One series, we have established two critical assumptions for self-defense: assume your attacker is armed and assume...
Cyrus Osena
Apr 14 min read
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Danger Plus One: Assume They Are Trained
In our Danger Plus One series, we have already established a fundamental rule: always assume your attacker is armed . This mindset...
Cyrus Osena
Mar 245 min read
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Danger Plus One: Assume They Are Armed
It's been a while since I've written something, so I thought I'd get back at it by sharing one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned...
Cyrus Osena
Mar 125 min read
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Trusting Your Intuition: Understanding Pre-Attack Indicators and Self-Defense
Priya is grinning as she is situationally aware in her Krav Maga Training When it comes to self-defense, one of the most powerful tools...
Amelia Tessa
Jan 93 min read
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Why Krav Maga is essential for Kids and Teens
Amelia explaining to keep their hands up higher and to strike with more power. In today’s world, the challenges that kids and teens face...
Amelia Tessa
Jan 43 min read
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Healthy Holiday Habits: How to Stay Fit and Active During the Festive Season
The best way to bring the new year off to a good start is to close the previous year off strong!
Cyrus Osena
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Training Plateaus: 5 Ways to Overcome the Rut
We’re well into Rocktober —a month dedicated to shaking things up, getting out of ruts, and pushing past limits in our training. At...
Cyrus Osena
Oct 10, 20246 min read
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Occam's Razor and Krav Maga: Simplicity in Self Defense
Occam's Razor teaches us that the simplest solution is often the best, and nowhere is this more true than in Krav Maga.
Cyrus Osena
Sep 25, 20245 min read
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Fit, Fearless, and Awesome: The Life-Changing Effects of Krav Maga Training
At Spartan Krav Maga, we believe that learning practical and effective self-defense is just the start of your journey. Whether you're...
Cyrus Osena
Sep 18, 20245 min read
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Mastering Self-Defense Skills: The Pen and The Sword in Krav Maga
“The pen isn’t mightier than the sword. Pens don’t win battles and swords don’t write poetry. Mighty is the hand that knows when to pick...
Cyrus Osena
Sep 6, 20245 min read
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Understanding Women's Self-Defense: Why Refresher Courses work.
As a millennial woman teaching Krav Maga to teens and women, I've come to appreciate the profound impact of stress responses on effective...
Amelia Tessa
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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Empowering Women: Finding Confidence and Strength Through Self-Defense
As we celebrate International Women's Day, it's essential to reflect on the progress made toward gender equality and empowerment. Yet,...
Amelia Tessa
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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The Four Pillars Of Krav Maga Training: Part 4 - Mental
As we wrap up our exploration into the key elements of Krav Maga training, let's take a deeper dive into the fourth crucial aspect: the...
Cyrus Osena
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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The Four Pillars Of Krav Maga Training: Part 3 - Physical
Continuing in our exploration of the pillars of Krav Maga training, the physical aspect takes center stage in this post. Building a...
Cyrus Osena
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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The Four Pillars of Krav Maga Training: Part 2 - Tactical
In this installment of our blog series, we'll discuss the second pillar of Krav Maga training: the tactical element. As Sun Tzu stated in...
Cyrus Osena
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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The Four Pillars of Krav Maga Training: Part 1 - Technical
Krav Maga stands apart from conventional martial arts. We don't delve into the memorization of katas, nor do we emphasize forms or...
Cyrus Osena
Feb 8, 20243 min read
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Title: Unleashing Mental Strength: The Intersection of Krav Maga, Push-Ups, and Mental Well-Being
In Canada, mental health is a pressing concern, with approximately 1 in 5 Canadians experiencing a mental health or addiction problem in...
Amelia Tessa
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Navigating the Swamp: The Krav Maga Approach
"I must remember, 'I am here today to cross the swamp, not to fight all the alligators." - Rosamund Zander This quote came across my...
Cyrus Osena
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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Your Krav Maga Journey Through The Four Stages Of Incompetence
So you've finally decided to try this thing called Krav Maga. Eager and excited, you walk into your first class with a mind full of...
Cyrus Osena
Jan 15, 20245 min read
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