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  • How Often Should I Train?

    Krav Maga is designed to be easy to learn, easy to implement, and easy to maintain. We know that people don’t have a lot of time to devote to training. You have lives, families, hobbies, and jobs. Although you could build your life around Krav Maga, it’s really designed for people that can’t. We can often feel that how much we train is reflective of our character. “I only train once a week, I’m a bad person.” Or, “If I train more, it means I’m a better person.” Let’s get rid of that notion right now, so that we can make good decisions about what actually works. Sure, in general the more you train, the faster ....

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  • Will This Technique Work Against______?

    A bigger person? What if they know how to fight? What if there are two of them? What if they have a suit of medieval armor on? These are all serious and reasonable things to worry about. Here’s a way to contextualize it: Right now, there are about 8 billion people on the planet. On a scale of zero to 8 billion, you are somewhere in the middle. “This,” (whatever “this” is) will work against some of them, and not against the rest, as shown in the diagram below. 0 ←–––––––– YOU ––—–––––→ 8,000,000,000 Every time you train, you move a ....

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  • 18 Apr 2025

    What Is A "Real" Fight?

    Anyone in the self-defense/fighting/combat sports/martial arts world loves to talk about a “real” fight, usually as a way to denigrate what other people are doing. Yet the concept of a “real” fight is so broad it almost defies definition. Consider which of the below scenarios is more like a “real” fight to you: Two highly trained fighters trying to knock each other out after months of preparation, in a controlled environment, with rules, referees, and doctors. Two unskilled drunks pushing each other at a bar A husband hitting his wife A criminal robbing someone at gunpoint, without physically harming them We could come up with ....

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  • 17 Apr 2025

    Why Are My Knuckles Bleeding?

    Every new Krav Maga student experiences the joy of bleeding and scabbed knuckles when they start training, usually after their first class. This damage doesn’t necessarily mean that you are punching wrong, or that you have the wrong gloves, although those can be factors; it’s just the side effect of the skin on that part of your hand enduring impact for the first time. People typically get this bleeding on the knuckles of that hand and the knuckles of the fingers. Even with gloves on, your knuckles behind the glove are taking impact and getting friction from the glove. And even though we aim to impact with the knuckles of the hand, your fingers will make contact with ....

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  • 3 Nov 2024

    Holiday Safety Tips: Awareness

    With the recent switch from Daylight Saving Time, it’s now getting darker much earlier – just as the holiday season ramps up. These darker evenings bring unique safety considerations, whether you’re out shopping, attending gatherings, or simply commuting home. Here's a practical safety tips to help you stay safe and confident during this busy time of year: Put the phone away! Who doesn't love looking at their phone all day? But keeping your eyes glued to your screen is the surest way to miss a threat to your safety. That could be a person attacking you, but it can also be something "mundane," like a big crack in the sidewalk that makes you fall and break ....

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  • Active Killer Seminar and FREE Handout

    With one day left before the Active Shooter Seminar, here is a wonderful 6-page document outlining some of the training and strategies we will cover. Even without attending this seminar, reading this document will give you some baseline ideas of how to prepare and protect yourself if this violent situation comes to you. There is still time to get one of the last spots in the seminar, head to the events page and register now! ....

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  • 31 Aug 2021

    Saturday Tests, Sparring, and Labor Day Weekend

    Good morning everyone! We have a big weekend, with two tests AND a schedule change on Saturday. The level 4 test is at 1:00pm, and the level 5 test is at 1:30pm this Saturday, September 4th. These are both high level, action packed tests, come check them out, cheer on the participants, and see advanced Krav Maga in action! Friday is open sparring, from 5:30 - 7:00pm. For those of you taking the Friday 12:15pm sparring series, the 5:30-6:00pm window will be a makeup class for anything you missed from the first classes in the series. Open sparring is for level 2 students and higher. This weekend is also Labor Day weekend, and we have some minor schedule changes. On Sunday the ....

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  • 16 Aug 2021

    Sparring and Level 1 Test

    Happy everyone! The 6-week sparring series starts this Friday, August 20, at 12:15pm. This one-hour class will run every Friday at 12:15pm, and is open to students level 2 and higher. The class is progressive, so please try attend each week. There is no charge for this class, please sign up at kravmagaraleigh.com/event to reserve your spot! We have a level 1 test on Saturday, August 21 at 12:30. Come watch and support your training partners! Tests are always a fun spectator activity, and especially if you plan on taking your own level 1 test soon, it’s a great way to see what’s coming up. You may have noticed that the water cooler in the back is missing, but fear ....

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  • 11 Aug 2021

    New Sparring Series Fridays!

    Good morning everyone! We have a 6-week sparring series starting next Friday at 12:15pm. This one-hour class will run every Friday at 12:15pm, and is open to students level 2 and higher. The class is progressive, so please try attend each week. There is no charge for this class, please sign up at kravmagaraleigh.com/event to reserve your spot! The next women’s self-defense workshop in August 28th at 12:30pm, and we have the level 1 test on Saturday the 21st at 12:30pm. Tests are always fun spectator events, and whether that level 1 test is in front of you or behind you, you’re invited to come and show your support for the people testing. There will definitely be ....

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  • 3 Aug 2021

    Congratulations New Level 3 Students!

    Good morning everyone! First in the news: Congratulations to our new level 3 students! They had a very long, difficult, and HOT test on Saturday afternoon, and everybody gave 100%. Graduating to level 3 the culmination of month and years of work, not just the hours of the test, and this group did a great job earning their spots! Congratulations to In other news, many workshops, reviews, and tests are on the horizon. We have a level 1 review on Saturday, with a test two weeks later. It’s very likely we’ll have another level 1 workshop or second review on August 14th, for people that are almost qualified to test but not quite there. Open sparring is this Friday from ....

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Krav Maga Raleigh Google five star review - Emily Moler

Emily Moler

Krav Maga has been a fantastic experience!! I recently tested into level two and it has become my stress release/exercise/fun time. The instructors have ALL been fantastic! It's a great learning environment and I look forward to learning new things in the future!

Krav Maga Raleigh Facebook five star review - Saif Shafiq

Saif Shafiq

Best place to learn Krav Maga martial arts style for self defense and self discipline hands down. Great instructors.. great community.. awesome facility. Not only that boost up your confidence but you will get in a perfect condition physically and mentally.

Krav Maga Raleigh Google five star review - Tianna Sanders

Tianna Sanders

I love Krav Maga Raleigh. I have been attending Krav classes for almost ten months now and I am so glad that I choose KMR. The Krav Maga Raleigh community is fantastic. The instructors are incredible and really make sure to explain and breakdown the techniques. They are also very personable and easy to approach if you have questions or need additional instruction. You can tell that they are enthusiastic about teaching and really want their students to succeed. The other students are awesome, friendly, and supportive. They are some of your biggest cheerleaders. I was nervous about joining at first because it looked intimidating but everyone was so welcoming and my fears quickly melted away.

KMR also has a great schedule featuring krav classes, fitness classes, and more. You will definitely have a great workout. The facilities are kept clean and the staff at the front are very helpful if you have any questions.

If you are serious about learning Krav Maga, having fun, getting in a great workout, and meeting an awesome group of people I would definitely suggest training here.

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