KM1   2/6/12
Straight punches
Knees – straight forward knee with grab at shoulder and arm
All knees without grab
Choke – behind – pluck and counters – turn in and attack

KM1   2/13/12
Straight punches
Advancing / retreating punches
Low punches
Inside defense vs. low straight punches
Choke – front in place – 2 hand pluck

KM1   2/20/12
Straight punches
Hammerfist punch – downward
Front Kick to groin – add straight punches & hammerfist downward
Choke from the side with counters
Headlock – side

KM1   2/27/12
Review combatives (kick to groin, punches, elbow #1, knee)
Headbutt Forward
Self-Defense – instructor’s choice

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KM2   1/30/12
Elbows – review
Focus mitt combination: (left straight – right elbow)
Focus mitt combination: (lt./rt. combination – bob – rt. elbow)
Inside defense with counter vs. left punch
Inside defense with counter vs. left punch (using left hand)
Bearhug from behind – arms free – elbows and other counters

KM2   2/6/12
Slipping punches – moving side to side and back
Focus mitt combination: (lt. / rt. combination – bob – rt. cross)
Inside defense with counter vs. right punch (2 counters)
Inside defense with counter vs. right punch (1 counter)
Bearhugs – front w/arms caught – control hips and counterattack
Bearhugs – behind w/arms caught

KM2   2/13/12
Knees – Review
Side kick in place and with advance
Back kick in place and with advance
Bearhugs – Front w/arms free – (space)
Bearhugs – Front w/arms free – (no space) – attack nose / eyes / leverage on neck

KM2   2/20/12
Kick combination: (left front kick – right round kick)
Kick combination: (right front kick – step – right round kick)
Outside stabbing defense vs. front kick
Plucking defense vs. low / medium front kick
Reflexive defense vs. front kick to groin
Defense vs. high front kick

KM2   2/27/12
Focus mitt combinations
Ground – buck, trap and roll while mounted
Ground – shrimping
Ground – elbow escape from the mount
Ground – elbow escape from the mount (straight arm)
Ground – top position – popping up and out
Ground – kick off from guard

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KM3   1/30/12
REVIEW – Straight Punches
REVIEW – Inside Defenses against left and right punches
Punch Defenses – Outside Defense #1 (Palm to Self / Thumb Out)
Punch Defenses – Outside Defense #2 (Thumb to Self)
Punch Def. – Outside Defense #3 (Ducking Under Punch / Roll Punch Over Head)
Punch Defenses – Outside Defense #4 (Stabbing)
Punch Def. – Outside Defense #5 (Attack Comes From Side – Palm to Attacker)

KM3   2/6/12
REVIEW – Straight Punches
REVIEW – Front Kick to Vertical Target with Ball of Foot
TRAINING DRILL
Handgun From the Front
Handgun From the Side of the Head

KM3   2/13/12
TRAINING DRILL
Inside Slap Kick
Outside Slap Kick
Side Roll
Side Roll / Fall Break

KM3   2/20/12
REVIEW – Round Kick to Various Heights
Kick Defense vs. High Round Kick (reflexive)
Kick Defense vs. High Round Kick (fighting stance – 2 contact pts)
Kick Defense vs. High Round Kick (fighting stance – 3contact pts)
SPARRING DRILL

KM3   2/27/12
Ground – sit up and sweep (reversal from the guard)
Ground – side mount – top – basic position and strikes
Ground – side mount – top – arm lock
Ground – side mount – top – exiting, knee/shin in stomach
Ground – side mount – top – mounting
Ground – side mount – bottom – basic position
Ground – side mount – bottom – elbow escape
Ground – side mount – bottom – reversal

After a light and fun warm-up everybody was ready to start hitting stuff. In a quick and efficient fashion the instructors taught basic combatives: punches, open hand strikes, elbow strikes, knees and kicks to the groin. Each technique was explained and then executed on the pads. After practicing the new moves, the participants were put through drills designed to test their ability to perform under a little bit of stress. With each new technique the intensity of the drills increased. And with each drill the participants were having more and more fun.

Then came the time for weapon defenses. The Knife Threat From The Front was first, followed by the Gun From The Front. Very quickly the students recognized the value of Krav Maga philosophy of “keeping it simple”. It didn’t take long before they were defending themselves and disarming attackers armed with training guns and knives.

Following the weapon defenses the participants were introduced to the vicious, up close and personal attacks like being slammed against the wall and choked. And once again a simple and effective Krav Maga technique got them out of the jam and into safety in no time.

At the end, everybody had a great time and learned a lot in just 90 minutes. For many, it was an eye opening experience.
We are very happy that so many of you decided to join us that Saturday afternoon and we hope that now you understand why we love what we do.

Thank you all for coming and we hope to see you again soon. Visit us on Facebook to see some pictures from the event.

Saturday January 14, 2011   12:00pm – 1:30pm

This class is perfect for anybody interested in learning more about Krav Maga.

Open to ALL 13 and older (younger than 18 need a parent/guardian present).

No experience necessary.

$25.00 per person.

Learn first hand what makes KRAV MAGA one of the most effective self-defense systems in the World.

You will be TRAINING, this is not a LECTURE.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

First class: THURSDAY Jan 12, 2012
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

See you on the training floor.

KM1   1/9/12
Elbows
Hammerfist to Side
Hammerfist Forward
Headlock From the Side with Groin Strike

KM1   1/16/12
Straight Punches / Lt/Rt Combination
Front Kick to Groin with Instep or Shin
Round Kick
Choke From Behind with Push – Rotating

KM1   1/23/12
Straight Punches
Heel Punch
Front Kick to Vertical Target
Knees with Grab to Shoulder and Arm
Choke from Front – 1 Hand Pluck

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KM2   1/2/12
Bobbing and Weaving to Avoid Punches
Front Kick to Groin
Advancing Front Kick (Fighting and Neutral Stance)
Defense vs. Front Kick (redirect)
Back Fallbreak & Side Fallbreak

KM2   1/9/12
Shadow Boxing
Focus Mitt Combination: (left punch – right elbow)
Review Inside Defenses vs. Left and Right Punches
Inside Defense with Counter vs. Right Punch (2 counters)
Inside Defense with Counter vs. Right Punch (1 counter)
Inside Defense with Counter vs. Left Punch
Inside Defense with Counter vs. Left Punch (using left hand)

KM2   1/16/12
Defensive Front Kick In Place & vs. Attacker Approaching (timing)
Groundwork – Mounted, Defense vs. Punches (buck hips)
Groundwork – Mounted, Trap and Roll
Groundwork – Choke while Mounted
Groundwork – Headlock or Close Choke while Mounted
Clearing / Stripping the foot – 1) In Place 2) Spinning Outward 3) Spinning Inward

KM2   1/23/12
Review round kick
Diagonal downward round kick
Defense vs. low round kick (using shin)
Defense vs. low round kick (absorbing)

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KM3   1/2/12
Review Defensive Back Kick
Defensive Back Kick with a Spin
Review – Groundwork – Choke while Mounted
Groundwork – Choke from the Side – Take Down
Groundwork – Choke from the Side – Kick to Face

KM3   1/9/12
COMBATIVES – Free Work
SPARRING DRILL
Groundwork – Headlock from the Side (basic position)
Groundwork – Headlock from the Side (weight forward, leg wrap)
Groundwork – Headlock from the Side (weight forward, with space)

KM3   1/16/12
Review Straight Forward Knee with Grab around Neck
Stick – Overhead Swing
Review Headlock from Side with Groin Strike
Reverse Headlock (standing)

KM3   1/23/12
Heel Kick
Groundwork – Headlock from the Side (basic position)
Groundwork – Headlock from the Side (weight back: shoulder pull or leg sweep)
Groundwork – Guard Escape (ankle lock)
Groundwork – Guard Escape (stacking)

KM1   12/12/11
Free Work
Ground – back and side position – movement & front kick
Ground – back and side position – round kick & axe kick
Ground – back and side position – getting up

KM1   12/19/11
Straight Punches
Chokes – Front with Push – Rotating
Chokes – Behind with Push – Rotating

KM1   12/26/11
Straight punches
Punch combinations
Advancing / retreating punches
360º – positions only / 360º – moving attacks
Inside defenses vs. straight punches
Inside defenses & 360º defenses

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KM2   12/5/11
Side Kick In Place & With Advance
Back Kick In Place & With Advance
Short Uppercutt Back Kick
Side Kick with Hammerfist Punch
Back Kick with Hammerfist Punch
Wrist Holds – vs. 2 Attackers w/arms Being Pulled
Wrist Holds – vs. 2 Attackers w/Arms Being Pulled and 3rd Attacker Approaching

KM2   12/12/11
Bobbing and weaving to avoid punches & Shadow boxing
Hook Punches & Uppercut Punches
Defense vs. hook punch (extended)
Defense vs. hook punch (covering)
Defense vs. uppercut punch
Headlock from behind – bar arm
Headlock from behind – carotid

KM2   12/19/11
Focus mitt combination: (right uppercut – left hook – right cross)
Focus mitt combination: (right uppercut – left hook – right elbow)
REVIEW – 360º Defenses
360º Defenses with counterattacks
Choke from behind with a pull

KM2   12/26/11
Review – front kicks – all heights
Outside stabbing defense vs. front kick
Plucking defense vs. low / medium front kick
Defense vs. high front kick
Choke from front against the wall
Choke from behind against the wall

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KM3   12/5/11
Fall breaks – High Fall break (back, side)
Rolls – Forward Roll (regular)
Rolls/Fall Breaks – Forward Roll / Back Fall Break
Sweeps – Forward Kick
Sweeps – Heel Kick

KM3   12/12/11
REVIEW – Punches – Straight Punch Low
REVIEW – Punch Defenses – Inside Defense against Low Straight Punches
Rolls – Forward Roll / Backward Roll
Rolls – Side Roll
Rolls/Fall Breaks – Side Roll / Fall Break

KM3   12/19/11
REVIEW – Kicks – Round Kick
SPARRING DRILL
REVIEW – Kick Defenses – Defense vs. Low Round Kick (using shin /absorbing)
Kick Defenses – vs. High Round Kick (reflexive)
Kick Defenses – vs. High Round Kick (fighting stance – 2 contact pts)
Kick Defenses – vs. High Round Kick (fighting stance – 3 contact pts

KM3   12/26/11
REVIEW – Punches – Straight Punches with Heel of Hand
REVIEW – Kicks – Front Kicks
REVIEW – Punch Defenses – Inside Defenses against Straight Punches
REVIEW – Kick Defenses – Defense vs. Front Kick (redirect)
Kick Defenses – Kick Defense vs. Front Kick (side step & counter)
Kick Defenses – Kick Defense vs. Front Kick (switch kick)

And then there are my brothers in Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS. You are our heroes every day protecting and saving lives right here at home. And as every year, while I’m enjoying the time with my family, many of you will be away from yours, making sure nothing disturbs our holiday. I am thankful for you.

Then it always comes back to You who are reading this, my Krav Maga Detroit Family.
I’m thankful for all KMD Instructors. For your heart, commitment to excellence and hard work. You have tough lives. When most people come home to their families after a whole day or night of work, you head straight to KMD to share your gift with others. I often see it in your eyes that you’ve had a rough day, but then you step on the training floor and you light up the room with your energy. Day in and day out you kick ass like there’s no tomorrow. You educate, you motivate, you make people’s lives better. I am so thankful for you.

And finally a huge THANK YOU to all of you who have been training and supporting us all this time, many of you  for years. There’s so much you could do with your time and hard earned money yet you choose to show up and work your butt off in our classes. You are the sole reason we exists and I am honored every time you set foot in our Training Center.
A young Polish boy had an impossible dream once to live in America, and one day it came true. He kept on dreaming though and you are a living proof that dreams do come true. I can never thank you enough for what you’ve done for the KMD and me personally, but every day, and especially this Thanksgiving, I will always be thankful for you.

Happy Thanksgiving

Pawel

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Most sincere THANK YOU to all the Veterans.
You are the true heroes and the patriots. You knew the risks yet you still took the stand to fight for freedom.
Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Veterans Day Tribute

COMBAT CONDITIONING WORKOUT

Tun Tavern and the Birth of the Corp:

On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned Samuel Nicholas to raise two Battalions of Marines. That very day, Nicholas set up shop in Tun Tavern. He appointed Robert Mullan, then the proprietor of the tavern, to the job of chief Marine Recruiter — serving, of course, from his place of business at Tun Tavern. Prospective recruits flocked to the tavern, lured by cold beer and the opportunity to serve in the new Corps of Marines. So, yes, the U.S. Marine Corps was indeed born in Tun Tavern. Needless to say, both the Marine Corps and the tavern thrived during this new relationship.

Marine Corps Birthday:

This unique holiday for warriors is a day of camaraderie, a day to honor Corps and Country. Throughout the world on 10 November, U.S. Marines celebrate the birth of their Corps — the most loyal, most feared, most revered, and most professional fighting force the world has ever known.

Warm-up / prep:

High Knees
Heel to Butt
Cross Ankle
Straight Leg

Roll Knees to Chest to Spread Eagle
Mountain Climber with Hip Stretch
Groiners

Arm over head
Arm across chest
Cat/Camel
Wall Squat

Work:                                   CELEBRATION TIME (236 reps of each)

Circuit 1 (78 reps of each)
perform 3 sets of the following circuit
Chin-ups x 26
Push-ups x 26
Air Squats x 26
Sit-ups x 26

Circuit 2 (78 reps of each)
perform 3 sets of the following circuit
Body Rows x 26
Diamond Push-up x 26
Prisoner Squat x 26
V-Sit Toe Touch x 26

Circuit 3 (78 reps of each)
perform 3 sets of the following circuit
Jungle Gym Muscle-Ups x 26
Down Dog Push-ups x 26
Jumping Squat x 26
Hip-ups x 26

Circuit 4 (1 rep each)
perform 1 set of each for CHESTY PULLER
Pull-up x 1
Marine Corps Push-up x1
Squat Thrust x1
V-up x1

Circuit 5 (1 rep each)
perform 1 set of each for Krav Maga Detroit
Pull-up x 1
Push-up x 1
Burpee x 1
Plank x 1 minute

Chesty Puller is the most decorated Marine in our proud history, and the only Leatherneck ever to win the Navy Cross five times for heroism and gallantry in action.

Created by:

John “The Mantis” Carra C.N.T.
Founder
Combat Ready Strength Systems