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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
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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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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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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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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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Stay Sharp, Stay Safe: Discover The Benefits of Krav Maga For Seniors (Part 2)
In the previous post, we outlined the reasons why Krav Maga would an excellent choice for seniors. In this post, we will focus on the...
Cyrus Osena
Sep 21, 20233 min read
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Stay Sharp, Stay Safe: Why Seniors Should Embrace Krav Maga (Part 1)
"I am 63. Am I too old to learn Krav Maga?" "I have mobility issues and I'm over 60, can I still learn Krav Maga?" "Are there any safety...
Cyrus Osena
Aug 31, 20234 min read
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Why Progressing Through Our Badge System Is Important To Your Training
After a lengthy pandemic hiatus, it’s high time we brought the badges back! As a long-time Krav Maga practitioner and instructor, I...
Cyrus Osena
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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