Krav Maga Class One

I survived class one of Krav Maga and learned that I am much more passive then I ever realized. Perhaps I just like to learn things first and then get into them, but I definitely have a lot of work to do to be more assertive. (I know that this comes as a shock to most of you!) I suppose I am assertive when I am confident in something and with this class I lack confidence. WORRY NOT my friends and family……if anything, I do enjoy a good challenge especially when it is a “self challenge.”

We will be learning 5-10 techniques of Krav Maga in this 6 week class however there are more like 75-100 moves. Seeing as we can’t learn that many in such a short time, our instructor is committed to teaching us these 5-10 moves very well.

What I struggled with was the yelling. (This surprised Chad-I didn’t realize I yelled??) J Anyhoo-you have to yell when you kick/punch/flatten someone’s face like you mean it. And by mean it, I mean like if you could kill with your tone and words. If my life depended on it last night I would be dead-I just couldn’t harness any anger to yell like that. Instead I laughed. Not a good thing in this class apparently.

I was told that my technique was excellent with my kicking, punching, defense of being strangled. I guess three years of my body combat classes at Golds Gym finally paid off.

My homework this week is to learn how to go to a dark place where I can grab that anger and relay it in my tone. Mom-I know you and Daddy are coming this weekend-so you might want to bring ear plugs. I am going to practice “NO-GET BACK-STOP” Get ready! J

Again, this is my first class, but I really think EVERYONE should attend a class like this. Not only is it a great workout, but you are learning how to protect yourself. And in a world as crazy as this one is, $85 doesn’t seem like a lot to spend for self safety.

I’ll keep ya posted on my Israeli military style training for the next 6 weeks and share some tips along the way.

This week’s tip:
When kicking a dude in the groin, you want to make sure your foot goes between his legs. A man’s nature reflexes are to throw their butt back to protect their “goods” You want to kick him with the area where your foot and leg meet. This way when he throws his lower area back, you are still able to make contact and he can’t grab your foot.

Love to all…..

Charleston Krav Maga

I am excited to say that I have signed up for a 6 week class called "Charleston Krav Maga".

Krav Maga is the official self-defense and fighting system of the Israeli defense forces and is favored by US law enforcement agencies. This wholly unique and original method was developed and refined during years of conflict. Krav Maga emphasizes easy to learn techniques that have been battle tested in real, life threatening confrontations.
This program is designed not only teach you how to protect yourself and your loved ones, but also to get you into the best shape of your life.Although Krav Maga shares many techniques with other martial arts, such as karate, boxing, savate, muay thai, jujutsu, judo, kobudo and wrestling, the training is often quite different. It stresses fighting under worst-case conditions or from disadvantaged positions (for example, against several opponents, when protecting someone else, with one arm unusable, when dizzy, or against armed opponents). Unlike Karate there are no predefined sequences of moves or choreographed styles; instead Krav Maga emphasizes rapid learning and the retzev ("continuous combat motion"), with the sole imperative being effectiveness for either attack or defensive situations.

Wish me luck.........

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Was supposed to have house guests...instead I updated my house

My mom, grandpa and dad were supposed to visit this weekend. Sadly my dad got sick with a kidney stone. I decided to hide my disappointment with retail therapy. Instead I got sticker shock at the end of the weekend......the cheapest purchase I made this weekend was for supplies to paint my second bedroom. Straight stripes are not my specialty. Thank GOD Chad was around this weekend or else, it might have been waves in the second room and not stripes.

Real Housewives of NYC-Reunion

This show is seriously like heroin for me. I can not get enough. I wake up the day after the show and immediately log onto their blogs. If they haven't blogged, I get annoyed. Hollywood couldn't write this "Sheeeeet" any better than these women. And each week your favorite wife changes-it is just amazing how these women can HATE each other one second and then turn around and love each other. It baffles my brain. I thought the OC women were mean, they ain't got nothing on a New Yorker. HARD CORE.

Now about the NJ women-uh, I'll have to get back to you on that one. Not too sure about these chics. They might be too dirty for even me. At least the NYC girls have class-these broads-well let's just say the jury is out. :)

Sammie's Wedding

What a beautiful wedding Sammie had on Saturday, May 9th. The weather was GORGEOUS. (Ok a little warm-but not a cloud in the sky) She looked stunning in her dress and the sash she added was such a great touch. In fact, she bought us all these beautiful brooches (sp?) to add to our dresses too. She's such a fashionista. I need her to dress me! :) Anyways, she couldn't have married a greater guy. Rob is so good to her and they are a perfect match. They both compliment each other so nicely. We had an absolute blast at their reception. I had just enough wine that I loosened up to dance, but not so much that I made a fool out of myself either! :) (However, that does not mean that I can dance-I just didn't look too stupid out there).

Habitat for Humanity-Women Build Day

On Monday, May 8th, I participated in Women Build Day for Habitat for Humanity. What an awesome day that was. About 12 of us from KIGR helped build a home for the Ramierz family and it was an honor to be there. I thought we would be painting, but no-we were outside building the framework of the house. Hope and I learned how to use a saws-all and a chop saw. We cut out the windows and doors of their home. (God I hope their windows don't leak!) Bunny was a pro on the nailing side. (I am not such a good hammer person!) We had a great day and by the time it was over, I was covered in sawdust from head to toe. After our day, we all met at a bbq joint and had a well deserved beer. It never tasted so good!