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  • The Wolf and Dagger- Be the standard

    The Wolf and Dagger- Be the standard

    Why the change to Wolf and Dagger? Ernie and I have felt a change within the school over the past 2 years. Our vision has become clearer, we have relied on our core values to help us make decisions, and we have taken chances to build a culture that embodies the values we believe are most important. We have seen our children’s program outgrow our curriculum as well as our mats. We developed an advanced track to meet the needs of our students both physically and mentally. Our Sheepdogs program not only pushes our students to develop their technique, but become role models, leaders, and protectors of our student body. Through cross training and expert instruction, we have ....

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  • An Open Letter about Bullying: Start a Conversation and Be a Role Model

    An Open Letter about Bullying: Start a Conversation and Be a Role Model

    As we usher in another back-to-school season, our minds inevitably turn to the well-being of our children. We want them to thrive emotionally, physically, and mentally during their long school days. One of our greatest concerns as parents is that our children won't become victims of bullying. We teach our kids valuable lessons: how to stand up for themselves, walk with purpose, speak confidently to their principals and teachers, and invite those without companions to join them at lunch. All of these lessons are designed to empower our children, giving them the tools they need to navigate the complex world of school relationships. But here's something to consider: If all of our ....

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  • Stay Alert and Know Your Exits: Maintaining Safety in Crowded Places

    Stay Alert and Know Your Exits: Maintaining Safety in Crowded Places

    Being aware of what is going on around you is the number one skill of self protection. This skill is called situational awareness . I like to describe it as establishing your baseline. What does the world around you look like on a daily basis? It’s not looking for trouble, it’s noticing your surroundings on a day to day basis and using that information to influence your decisions. Once you know what your world should look like, when something changes, you can identify it right away. We practice this in our daily lives all the time! If we run a business, we look at key performance indicators to see how daily operations are running. When a change is identified, for good or ....

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  • The Power of Self-Discipline in Krav Maga and Life

    The Power of Self-Discipline in Krav Maga and Life

    Embrace Healthy Habits: - Cultivate gratitude daily. - It's natural to feel down occasionally. Embrace your emotions and gain insights from them. - Recognize the empowering fact that you always have a choice. - Realize that you dictate how others perceive and treat you. - Remember, genuine success is the result of continuous discipline. Let's Fortify Our Mental Resolve Here's a reflective exercise: - Jot down 3 things you're thankful for. - Recall the last time you felt upset. How can you release those lingering emotions? - Consider ways you can influence how others interact with you. - Set a tangible goal for the upcoming month. ....

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  • Krav Maga- Things you must know

    Krav Maga- Things you must know

    Hi to all, In the following posts I’m about to discuss some aspects concerning Israeli combat disciplines in general and, Krav-M aga specifically. Hope you’ll enjoy it. 'Krav-Maga' is a term in Hebrew, composed of two words; 'Krav', which means 'Combat', and 'Maga', which means 'Contact'. So, the literal translation of the term 'Krav-Maga' is 'Contact-Combat'. This term is widely used to describe the Israeli authentic combat system, however, there is more than one style of Krav-Maga. Actually Krav-Maga may be practiced in three different forms: 1. As a martial art – in this form the belt (or rank) system is being used, sometimes training will require a traditional or ....

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Anthony Moore

This is the BEST training I've EVER had! Everything from the physical, to the psychological - even the emotional aspects of who I am are being developed in ways I thought would never be possible. Before finding Kirk's, I was on my way to train in ways that would absolutely destroy me as a person in the worse ways possible. Don't get me wrong, the training is absolutely challenging, it's not easy, but their philosophies help build you up in ways that it will have you reflect on some of your worse/traumatic times, and use it to be more than you could ever imagine. From day one, they treat you with respect. Day two, more like an adopted family member. Day three, you get a nickname. Day four, you're expected to be consistent. Day five, you personally feel like you belong. Day six, you feel like you're family! I'm getting more understanding and skill enhancement from here than I ever thought possible. Anne and Ernie know what they're doing!! Trust them as you trust the process! Lol and it's not "just" exercise!

Bantam Draper

My experience at Kirk’s Krav has been amazing. Great instructors with diverse/unique backgrounds create an experience that you can’t find somewhere else. The training is approachable and incredibly engaging, even to a non-athlete like me. Everything you learn has some sort of real-world application and it is much more than just combatives: You are learning how to avoid confrontation and deescalate when possible; how to be aware of your surroundings whether you’re going to your car at night or walking through a crowded city with your family; and of course, how to defend yourself whether you are carrying groceries or holding hands with your kid. It is also amazing cardio without the monotony of the treadmill. Best investment in myself I’ve made all year!

D F

What a great place to learn how to safely defend yourself and get away from a bad situation. Practicing for "What if?" is the smartest way to protect yourself and the ones in your life you care the most about. Kirk's Martial Arts has something for any age and any skill level. Totally recommend!!

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