Krav Maga

A good friend of mine, Heather, is an instructor in Krav Maga - a no nonsense kind of self-defensive fighting. A few of us got together for a girls night where Heather took us to her gym. We had the whole place to ourselves, which only encouraged the Charlie's Angel in us all, and allowed us to bring it without reservation.












Heather started with technique; she taught us the proper way to stand, move, throw a punch, and the signature Krav Maga move: a groin kick.







We even drew blood. Okay, it was really a crack that was already there that got busted open while punching, but hey, it makes us look tougher!







After we learned the basics we moved on to specific attacks. Here we are learning the "Buck 'n Roll"





We also practiced choke holds from behind and front, and then had some fun learning how to defend ourselves with sticks and knives. Bottom line is this: it was a friggin' awesome girls night, and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. Thanks Heather!