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Amelia Tessa
Jan 93 min read
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...
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Amelia Tessa
Jan 43 min read
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...
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Cyrus Osena
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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!
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Cyrus Osena
Oct 10, 20246 min read
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...
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Cyrus Osena
Sep 25, 20245 min read
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.
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Cyrus Osena
Sep 18, 20245 min read
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...
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Cyrus Osena
Sep 6, 20245 min read
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...
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Amelia Tessa
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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...
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Amelia Tessa
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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,...
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Cyrus Osena
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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...
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Cyrus Osena
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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...
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Cyrus Osena
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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...
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Cyrus Osena
Feb 8, 20243 min read
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...
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Amelia Tessa
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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...
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Cyrus Osena
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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...
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Cyrus Osena
Jan 15, 20245 min read
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...
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Amelia Tessa
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Krav Maga and Stress Responses: Part 4 - The Fawn Response
In this fourth installment of our series on Krav Maga and stress responses, we delve into the "fawn" response. Unlike the fight, flight,...
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Amelia Tessa
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Krav Maga and Stress Responses: Part 3 - The Freeze Response
In our ongoing exploration of stress responses and Krav Maga, we come to the "freeze" response. This reaction is perhaps one of the most...
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Amelia Tessa
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Krav Maga and Stress Responses: Part 2 - The Flight Response
In the first part of our series, we explored the "fight" response, one of the most common reactions to stress or danger. Today, we're...
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Amelia Tessa
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Krav Maga and Stress Responses: Part 1 - The Fight Response
Stress can manifest in various ways, and understanding how our bodies react to stress is essential for effective self-defense, both in...
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