Tactical Survival Krav Maga Academy NZ

Lots of coverage in the news at the moment of this tragic incident. Couple of things stand out:

1 - It’s always in that first 5-10min window before police arrives that most damage is done.
2 - When someone has fight training (in this case the female jogger), she was able to cope and respond better to the incident (in a much more empowered way - with a goal - and determination to follow through). She will also likely suffer much less psychological trauma in the aftermath, as she says so herself in this article. Even though she was ambushed from behind, she kept fighting.
3 - Any member of the public or bystanders who have no training, will always often not know what to do. They will likely freeze, stand around and watch (or heaven-forbid just take out a camera), and either not be able to help, or choose not to help.

Conclusion: Get training. Learn to fight. Not for ego or winning titles, but for self-improvement and personal achievement. Whether it’s kickboxing, ground grappling, or Krav Maga. The more you train the better for yourself, and everyone around you, when chaos occurs. Mind you, only Krav Maga will teach you how to defend ambushes from behind!

Not saying you can solve every problem with training. We can’t. But having an empowered mindset in itself, that confidence and determination within you, will make a huge positive impact for all.

Prayers for healing to the dogwalker who traumatically lost her dog and for the teen cyclists to come through and recover strong.

My Friday two cents worth. Have a good peaceful weekend everyone.

Cheers
Wil
www.tacticalsurvival.co.nz

Jogger allegedly attacked in Epsom rampage says she was lucky she ‘could fight’ The woman said she had years of kickboxing training and felt she was equipped to resist the much-larger man.

Training starts back this week. See you there! 👊

Visitors welcome this week. Please visit: www.tacticalsurvival.co.nz, and send your enquries to: [email protected]

Inosanto Kali / Filipino Martial Arts / JKD in Wellington ⚔️

Weapon drills / single hand / double hands / empty hands / long staff / sword / flow / timing / placement / hubud / sticks / blade work

Intro Class (Term 3 intake) is Sat August 1st, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Mt Cook School Hall, 160 Tory Street. This is the first class of Term 3 for our continuing students. See you there!

Kali info: www.tacticalsurvival.co.nz/kali
Class info: www.tacticalsurvival.co.nz/kali-classes

Email to book: [email protected]

Does developing good habits, techniques and good fight biomechanics matter for self defence? Yes. Why? Not because it needs to look ‘good’ (as real violence is ugly), but because under duress, your body will not function the same as you do under relaxed conditions. Cognitive overload occurs along with an adrenal dump. Your techniques can generally deteriorate by about 30-40% of accuracy, while your physicality increases with adrenaline. So physical training ought to focus on building solid muscle memory and technical excellence. Thankfully, this is quite satisfying to do with consistent attendance, and feels great when you achieve it. Do the reps, create muscle memory, get sharp, stay fit, feel good 👍

Interested? Come try a class with us at our next 2hr KRAV INDUCTION for TERM 3 INTAKE, on Sat August 1st for beginners and newcomers. 10am-12pm @ Mt Cook School on Tory St. To enquire see below:

Info: www.tacticalsurvival.co.nz (see weekly classes)

Book: [email protected]

We can’t neglect our ground game, but ground strategies for self defence is not the same as sports. Submissions and joint locks are certainly options, but ultimately our goal is extraction. The sooner we get there the better. Hence why we also fight dirty. Do develop ground game, but self defence is not a game. So we must also fight fast simple and dirty. Punching the groin to break the guard? Yes sir.

Interested? Come try a class with us at our next 2hr KRAV INDUCTION on Sat August 1st for beginners and newcomers. 10am-12pm @ Mt Cook School on Tory St. To enquire see below:

Info: www.tacticalsurvival.co.nz (see weekly classes)

Book: [email protected]

We are half way through Term 2. Thank you to all our members for being part of our club. We are always honoured to meet each of you, and be part of your journey in this time. Some snapshot photos below from our Hutt, Kilbirnie, Cuba St, and Tory St classes (Krav):

Info for next intake please visit:
www.tacticalsurvival.co.nz

Enquiries please email: [email protected]

When chaos begins, what will you be doing? Freezing and watching helplessly? Running in panic? Or moving with intent, calm, with skill and knowledge to save yourself and possibly help others? Will you find any capable people around you willing to work as a team and take down the threat? Would you be among those who spotted the threat early, or among the last to notice?

Nothing like gearing up and getting humbled with a dose of reality every now and then. Good wake up call. Keeping it honest.

Snapshots of milling during the Summer 5 Day Intensive Course back in January: To build courage, determination and mental preparedness for multiple attackers.

Can you believe it’s May already? Carpe Diem.