Ev Pepper’s Stretching Routine for Enhanced Wellness In the world of martial arts and self-defense, maintaining your physical well-being is just as important as mastering techniques. Today, we’re sharing a valuable stretching routine brought to you by Everest Pepper, one of our experienced trainers here at the Academy of Self Defense. Why Stretching Matters Stretching […]
Are you looking for a workout that not only helps you stay fit but also teaches you self-defense skills? Look no further than Krav Maga. This dynamic martial art is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their overall health and fitness. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the top 5 benefits of Krav Maga […]
Every month our Vanguard Krav Maga instructors get together and pick one of our members that display certain characteristics that stand out to them. This month they chose, Christine Ngo! Watch the video to find out what Christine thinks about the Krav Maga program at the Academy of Self Defense.
With so many options to choose from in martial arts training, the opportunities are endless. Your martial arts of choice can determine the type of fitness training regimen, self defense tactics, and community that you surround yourself in. With each one having their unique characteristics, today we shine a spotlight on Krav Maga, one of […]
One of the greatest joys of training in Krav Maga is encountering the unexpected. That first time someone walks into a dojo, they’re fairly sure they know what they’re there to learn. They’ve come to learn how to take names and kick butt, increase their physical fitness, possibly build some relationships. Those are all part […]
We now live in an age of smartphones in our pockets and cameras seemingly everywhere. There’s a constant feeling that someone is watching, so is there really a need to have physical self defense skills anymore? The truth is that there is more to self defense than throwing someone to the ground or hitting an […]
Though training in martial arts for kids looks like it’s about punching and kicking, it’s really about self confidence. More than ever before, kids live in a world where they are surrounded by screens that call out to be something different, to numb themselves with whatever content a marketer is placing in front of them. […]
The old ways of doing things aren’t necessarily the best ways If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that old ways of doing things aren’t necessarily the best ways. That’s not to say that traditional martial arts training is not still valuable, but online martial arts classes have proven to be powerful and effective. Training […]
We are all looking for ways to level up our lives Figuring out how to access our potential, that’s the tough part. Martial arts is a pathway to a deeper sense of who we are because it’s grounded in our most fundamental relationship – the one we have with ourselves. People sometimes have the false […]
Muay Thai Kickboxing class doing thai pad drills. When considering the different types of martial arts, it’s like a game of rock, paper, scissors. Each martial art has advantages and disadvantages against the others in complex ways. There isn’t really a best martial art to learn – each has unique characteristics that could draw an […]