The Rob Father

Few people have passion, talent and the gift to do what this man did. His immense legacy and incredible passion speak through his loved one and life’s work.

It is a very sad day for the Krav Maga community. Above that, however, I think it is more important to celebrate everything Darren gave to us. He represents a very big part of what inspired me to choose my career.

With immense gratitude, I send my loving condolences to his family and all those closest to him. 🙏🏼

During our history one thing has prevailed above all else. Unity. Coming together especially during times of chaos and uncertainty is one of life’s most beautiful treasures. To all who dedicate their life’s purpose to helping and protecting, past - present - future... Thank you!

I am prepared // Easy is a mindset. So is ‘afraid’ or ‘happy’. Many of my students share something in common with me. Being afraid.

When I was a child I nearly drowned in a swimming class. It took me years to build up the courage to get back into the water. I did it alone and it was scary and hard af!

That was the biggest factor in bringing members into the pool to train. So they know they aren’t alone, because we all have struggles.
@ Wallace Emerson Community Centre

Nature knows best // Here is a quick before and after of one of my clients. History: torn labrum + dislocated right shoulder + slight tear ACL and meniscus. Compression in the lumbar and ribcage from years of power lifting. Thanks to for the guidance 🤙🏽

Context matters // I get this a lot - “That’s to aggressive... “ on and on. In the context of self defence, when what matters is our safety there isn’t such a thing. Now, outside this context Insecurity and fear lead people to be aggressive in situations that have reason no qualifying those actions.

Aggression when in the context of self protection - protection versus a violent aggressor - is necessary and part of our nature in self preservation.

Behind the scenes // This, was one of the best experiences of my Krav Maga career. It reminded me of my Phase A. I took a beating, and it was rewarding as hell. I enjoyed it wholeheartedly and suffered through decades of training, failure and successes.

So many fu***ng times I wanted to quit. Many of those times I almost did. Let me be clear, I came so close to quitting that I had already made plans. And the fear of quitting and disappointing those who rely on me, who look up to me and those who care about me was a feeling that kicked me in the chest.

Beyond all that, looking in the mirror and loving who I see was the hardest challenge of my life. Right at that moment, anger raged in me in a way that I can only describe as necessary and Human.

Life is amazing and Life is fu***ng ruthlessly unforgiving. It’s part of being human - when you have feelings you can’t explain or like. Looking back today at those moments I remember that when I didn’t think I could pull through, at the same time I believed I could. How’s that for a mind f**k. I guess I was right about one of them.

Day 10/10 Martial Arts/Training challenge! (post 10 pictures that have to do with martial arts training with no explanation of the picture)