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Why should children learn self-defence?

Why should children learn self-defence? For their safety. For their futures. The knowledge and ability to protect yourself from harm should be accessible to everyone, children included. Learning self-defence in a safe and structured environment helps children to develop mentally and physically, so they can protect themselves and become the best version of themselves. What …

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Krav Maga Self Defence for Women – Why Learn It? How Will It Help?

Why should women learn self-defence? In particular, why Krav Maga? The quick answer: you’ll gain various long-term benefits that extend beyond a set of efficient self-defence techniques and skills. Don’t hesitate to take action, to learn something that will empower you. Most women have thought about learning self-defence at some point in their life. But …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Krav Maga – Self Defence

Taking on a new challenge takes courage. It’s also often accompanied by a good dose of nerves and anticipation. Every Krav Maga practitioner (even the most advanced and expert of them) has had to get through that first class, where jitters and confusion prevail. To dispel some of this, here is a brief beginner’s guide …

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Five Key Benefits of Krav Maga

Five Key Benefits of Krav Maga Whilst beginners may feel hesitant or intimidated by the idea of learning Krav Maga and wonder “Is Krav Maga for me?”, those who have experience in martial arts or combat sports may think to themselves: “How is Krav Maga different and will it benefit me? Krav Maga, which means …

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Krav Maga Master UK

We have our first Krav Maga Master in the United Kingdom! Spartans Academy of Krav Maga is immensely proud to congratulate Krav Maga Chief Instructor Gheorghe Husar on his Masters diploma from Protect College. This Masters, an accredited diploma acknowledged by the state of Maine department of education USA.  A huge achievement! Krav Maga Master …

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Krav Maga with Dr Itay Gil

Photo: taken over the weekend where Itay Gil and Husar have been working with Engage Movie (engageacademy.club). Spartans Academy of Krav Maga, working with Dr Itay Gil for 5 years.  Our Chief Instructor, Master Gheorghe Husar is Dr Itay Gil\’s partner and UK representative. Gheorghe is Itay Gil\’s right hand man. If Gil needs another …

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A Krav Maga Interview – Gheorghe Husar

A Krav Maga Interview – with Gheorghe Husar, Chief Instructor of Spartans Academy of Krav Maga and Engage Academy Solutions, and Gabe Cohen, Owner of American Krav Maga and Author of Pitbull Bouncer. A Krav Maga Interview ONE TO WATCH: Expert Gheorghe voices his passion for Krav Maga and people. The interview summarises the broad range …

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THE THREE R’s ON THE ROAD TO ACCELERATED KRAV MAGA DEVELOPMENT

Do you want to progress faster? Learn more quickly? Speed up your path to self defence competency? Learning Krav Maga is no different to acquiring other life skills. Although instinctive and based on natural movements, your development will be directly proportional to the effort and thought you put into it. There are no short cuts. …

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SELF DEFENCE DURING A BURGLARY

SELF DEFENCE DURING A BURGLARY – WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY? This is again headline news across national media following the death of a burglar this week. A seventy-eight year old pensioner faced two armed intruders with screwdrivers in his home in south-east London and killed one of them with an edged weapon in his …

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Itay Gil and Krav Maga

There is a key difference between Krav Maga and traditional martial arts. Beyond the obvious dissimilarity that our system is not a sport, not intended for competition and not restricted by rules except those imposed by domestic self defence law, a significant philosophical mindset is omnipresent in what we do. Our skills in situational observation, …

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