November 2022 Krav Maga Student of the Month: Christine Ngo Every month at the Academy of Self Defense, we celebrate the dedication and achievements of our members through a special recognition, carefully selected by our Vanguard Krav Maga instructors. It’s a tradition that highlights not just the skills and prowess in Krav Maga but also […]
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 […]
The things no one tells you about Krav Maga training. 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 […]
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 […]
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 individual to pursue it. For example, Krav Maga, […]
Ever wonder what made Everest Pepper want to begin teaching in the first place? Listen to how your favorite instructor got started. Certainly! Here’s an expanded version of the text: Have you ever sat in one of Everest Pepper’s exhilarating classes, feeling the burn in your muscles and the energy pulsing through the room, and […]
Everest Pepper has been doing Martial Arts for over 47 years. Listen to how and why he got started. 3 Key Benefits of Martial Arts Training Martial arts training goes beyond learning how to throw punches or execute high kicks. It encompasses a comprehensive approach to both physical and mental well-being, offering benefits that can […]
Last Saturday, our students of Vanguard Krav Maga tested for their next Krav Maga Belt & Practitioner Certifications — and it was amazing!! All our students showed their Krav Maga skills, and their hard work and dedication has definitely paid off! There are 6 levels in the Vanguard Krav Maga Ranking System: Yellow, Orange, Green, […]