Join us Saturday October 1st from 1:30-3:30pm for our next seminar in our Members Only Seminar Series. Our next topic will be knife threats. We'll be spending 2 hours working on techniques and tactics defending ourselves from bladed weapons. We'll utilize training tools such as marking training knives, shock knives, and light & sound indicator knives. 

Members only Seminar Series are Free to all active members who are on a Full Membership program. There is a small fee for members on a Basic membership program. Please be sure to RSVP for this seminar with Ann at the front desk or via email.

For those participating, please be sure to wear a light colored t-shirt that you don't mind getting marked up. Questions or RSVPs contact Ann@firstdefensekravmaga.com

Enrollment is now open for our First Defense Youth Program. The Program has undergone some changes for 2022. For all new families who are interested in our Youth Program, there will be a prerequisite of a successful completion of our 4 week Fundamentals Course. Our Youth Program is designed for children between the ages of 8-13. The next 4 week course begins on October 4th and meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm-5:45pm. This course is designed to teach children the fundamentals for classes before joining the regular program. It's also an opportunity for both parent(s) and child(ren) to get a sense of what Krav Maga training is about for this age group at First Defense. Don't miss this opportunity! Register today!

Questions? Please email Ann at ann@firstdefensekravmaga.com

Start Date: Tuesday October 4th End Date: Thursday October 27th

Class meets twice a week for 4 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm-5:45pm

Ages- 8 to 13 (if you have a child who is 7, a petite 14+, or a tall 13 yr. old please contact Ann before registering)

Cost: $247 Additional sibling:$199

*Successful Completion of Fundamentals Course is required for acceptance into our regular FDKM Youth Program.

Sunday October 16th, Mt. Defiance Cider Barn

FDKM Social Outing

A Frightenly Good Time, Boo!



An old photo of our earliest Halloween parties here at FDKM! 

We're bringing the before times back! Come celebrate Hallows Eve with us on Saturday October 29th from 6pm-????

Treats! maybe Tricks!

Food & Drinks

Scary Movie Screening

Games

Costume Contest w/prizes!

Make note that we will have an adjusted schedule for the evening of Halloween. This is to accommodate families who have Halloween plans or activities for the evening.

Monday October 31st Schedule:

5-5:45pm    Youth Level 1&2

5:45-6:45pm Adult All Levels

We had a great time spending 2 hrs. on pistol threats during our September Members only seminar. FDKMers got a chance to shoot air-soft guns at each other in the back lot. Everyone got the chance to wear the drunk goggles too!

Next up- Knife Threats Saturday October 1st 1:30-3:30pm.

Oct 1st        Members Only Seminar: Knife Attacks

Oct 4th        October Youth 4 week Fundamentals course begins

Oct16th   FDKM Fall Cidery Outing

Oct 29th   Halloween Movie Night/Party

Oct 31st       Adjusted Training schedule

Nov 5th        Members Only Seminar: Anti-Carjacking Part 2 w/ Chris Murphy

Nov 12th       Rain Date for Anti-Carjacking Seminar

Nov TBD       FDKM Friendsgiving

Nov 23rd       Adjusted Training Schedule

Nov 24th-27th   Thanksgiving Holiday Closing

Dec 9th        TBD Members Only Seminar

Dec TBD       Annual White Elephant Holiday Party

Dec 23rd-Jan 1st Winter Break Closing

*Dates and Events are subject to change.

Did you buy a 3 class pass and never finished it?

Finish up those passes before the end of the year. Typically passes expire after 3 weeks from 1st attended classes, but we are offering a special opportunity to extend them before the end of the year. 

Interested? Contact Ann at ann@firstdefensekravmaga.com

to schedule your next class. 

We would like to thank everyone for following our Covid Guidelines about masking and vaccinations over the past 2 years. We have lifted our masking and vaccination policies since June of this year. However, we do encourage individuals to wear masks or stay home if they suspect they might have or been exposed to Covid. 

In the meantime our guidelines for masking are as follows below:

• If you are vaccinated and feel more comfortable wearing a face mask, please continue to do so.
• Please to continue to practice good hygiene such as hand washing and/or sanitation. We've added an additional hand sanitizer dispenser near our entrance.
• The water fountains are open! We will have disinfectant wipes available to wipe down the nozzle before and after use. But bring your own water bottle too if you have one available.
• If you believe that you've been exposed to Covid or tested positive, please notify us ASAP. Especially if you have attended classes during that time. Please refrain from training in person during the recommended 5-10 days after exposure.
• If you have a cold or recovering from a cold/flu, we generally ask that you stay home until you're fully recovered. If you suspect you may have a cold, we highly recommend wearing a mask.

Here at First Defense, the community's health and safety is a priority. We are trying to minimize the transmission and spread of Covid as best to our abilities within our facility and training practices. As business owners it's our Duty of Care. We hope everyone will continue their efforts to help limit the spread of Covid-19.