Tap into your inner warrior and join us for a women's introductory class on Krav Maga, the world renowned self defense system, while enjoying some nutritionist approved power shakes and some Tu Bishvat inspiration.
This is likely the first Krav Maga class in South Dakota.
What is Krav Maga?
Krav Maga, the self defense system widely used by the military, law enforcement, and, weirdly enough, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Jennifer Lopez, was originally developed for the Israeli Defense Forces. Developed by Imi Lichtenfeld in the 1940s, Krav Maga was designed to be yet another weapon in a soldier's arsenal. In other words, your body is a weapon, and it can defend against anything, including guns and knives. Since then, the system has been adapted for civilian use, but the fundamental principles remain the same. How to defend and counterattack simultaneously, and how to be as aggressive as possible without getting hurt.
How is Krav Maga different than Martial Arts?
What distinguishes the two is how realistic and practical it is. In real life, your attacker is not going to wait for you to get in position before launching an assualt, so you better be prepared to fight back under unideal circumstances.
Krav Maga is the great equalizer. The system's techniques allow the 90-pound girl to neutralize the 300-pound guy by focusing on the attacker's vulnerable points. And you don't need any prior martial arts experience to become proficient.
Who is our instructor?
Meir Kirshberg, a resident of Sioux Falls - together with his family, served in the IDF elite K9 unit for 8 years, eventually rising to the rank of Lieutenant. During this time, Meir completed combative training and office training, including Krav Maga technique. Meir has seen the courage, heroism, and humanitarian care of the IDF troops during his time on the battlefield, defending the Holy land of Israel, and is gracious enought to share with us civilians some practical self defense tips.
Krav Maga, the self defense system widely used by the military, law enforcement, and, weirdly enough, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Jennifer Lopez, was originally developed for the Israeli Defense Forces. Developed by Imi Lichtenfeld in the 1940s, Krav Maga was designed to be yet another weapon in a soldier's arsenal. In other words, your body is a weapon, and it can defend against anything, including guns and knives. Since then, the system has been adapted for civilian use, but the fundamental principles remain the same. How to defend and counterattack simultaneously, and how to be as aggressive as possible without getting hurt.
How is Krav Maga different than Martial Arts?
What distinguishes the two is how realistic and practical it is. In real life, your attacker is not going to wait for you to get in position before launching an assualt, so you better be prepared to fight back under unideal circumstances.
Krav Maga is the great equalizer. The system's techniques allow the 90-pound girl to neutralize the 300-pound guy by focusing on the attacker's vulnerable points. And you don't need any prior martial arts experience to become proficient.
Who is our instructor?
Meir Kirshberg, a resident of Sioux Falls - together with his family, served in the IDF elite K9 unit for 8 years, eventually rising to the rank of Lieutenant. During this time, Meir completed combative training and office training, including Krav Maga technique. Meir has seen the courage, heroism, and humanitarian care of the IDF troops during his time on the battlefield, defending the Holy land of Israel, and is gracious enought to share with us civilians some practical self defense tips.