Las Vegas.

When I checked my Facebook this morning, the horrible news about what happened in Las Vegas was the first thing I saw. I was filled with the same shock and grief that I’m sure everyone felt when they first got the news. As the day went on, that shock turned[…]

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Prepare Lions Krav Maga

Advice for Yellow Belts from Advanced Students

We asked some of our more advanced students & instructors what they do a month or two beforehand in order to prepare for their next rank test. Here’s what they had to say . . .  “The personal training I took before the test helped a lot!! I practice moves, stance,[…]

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Dudes Deserve Better

It’s summer!! I survived my first year of classroom teaching!! Hang on a sec… let me back up. Hi, everyone!  This is Chelsea.  This is me: We’ve probably trained together. If not, then I would like to train with you someday soon.  I work during the day as a preschool teacher,[…]

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Krav Maga Global GIC for Lions Krav Maga Austin TX instructors

Day 1 in the Books!

I just got home from the first day of GIC (General Instructor Course) – the first of 3 courses necessary to become a fully certified Krav Maga Global instructor.  Before I stuff my face with food and pass out for the evening, I wanted to document a few of my[…]

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For Real Though, Dreams are Hard

Serious question here:  Why aren’t these fitspiration memes cheering me up? Why am I not some living, breathing Dove commercial feeling beautiful and content in my own skin?  What am I doing wrong that I don’t have empowerment bursting out of my every pore from the moment I wake up[…]

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Federico Archuleta mural, Austin Center for Martial Arts, Lions Krav Maga

Hello Austin!

We are thrilled to announce the opening of Lions Krav Maga & Conditioning in Austin, TX!  The creation of a neighborhood self-defense school that prioritizes building a stronger, safer community has been our dream together for over 2 years, and we are elated that on February 2nd, this dream will finally become a reality! […]

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