We hope all of our members who are on a full membership have been enjoying our monthly members only seminars. The additional perk of the extra training opportunity will continue in the new year! We're going to close out 2022 with sticks and stones. A bit primal, but sometimes you gotta go back to the basics. Join us Friday evening Dec. 9th at 6pm. The seminar will be roughly 90 minutes.

Friday December 9th @ 6pm 

Depending on how everyone is feeling afterwards we can go out for a quick drink or bit to eat!

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.

Questions or RSVPs contact Ann@firstdefensekravmaga.com

Special 3 week Youth Fundamentals Course Just for December!

3 weeks starting Tuesday December 6th-Thursday December 22nd.

Only $175 for this pre-winter break course!

Due to the high number of inquires about our Youth Fundamentals Course for December, we decided to run a shorter course at a reduced price. Only for December! The course will start on Tuesday December 6th and end on Thursday December 22nd. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm-5:45. Cost is $175 (siblings receive a discount). Register online today at the link below or in person at the studio.

ENROLL FOR DECEMBER YOUTH FUNDAMENTALS

Can't Make December? No worries! The 4 week course returns for the new year in January 2023! Registration for our January Youth Fundamentals Course will open the week of December 12th. 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 class 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 January 3rd End Date: Thursday January 26th

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

Since enrollment for January's course doesn't open until the week of December 12th, if you would like an enrollment link emailed directly to you please email Ann at ann@firstdefensekravmaga.com

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

Kickstart your 2023 with Krav Maga!

Got a college student home from break?



If you have a college student looking to train Krav Maga while they're home for winter break we're offering a special one month membership! Brand new to Krav Maga or returning FDKM student, unlimited Krav training (within your current rank/level) for only $167! Four weeks of Krav Maga training while they're home! For more information about this special offer and to register your college student contact Ann at ann@firstdefensekravmaga.com

Post Covid times are here! We're brining back our Annual White Elephant Holiday Party. So join us Saturday December 17th at the studio to Krav it out for some gifts. Current and former FDKM members and family are all welcomed! Bring a gift to participate in the white elephant exchange and a snack/dish to share. Light refreshments & munchies will be provided.

Party starts at 6pm on Saturday Dec 17th, White elephant exchange will start at 7pm

White Elephant Gift exchange guidelines:

-Anyone who wishes to participate brings a gift for the exchange pool. A family can bring 1 gift to represent the whole family (1 for 1 exchange) or bring an equal number of gifts per family member, if each individual plans on playing.

-All gifts should be wrapped and left unlabeled

-Recommended price point for each gift is $20

-Please keep gifts PG-13 as we will have children present at the party

-Of course, funny, bad art work, or even nice gifts always make it extra fun!

-Official rules will posted at the studio. If you're unfamiliar with White Elephant, ask Ann at the front desk. She's more than happy to explain.

We hope to see everyone there!

Out with the old, in with the new! Actually, with inflation up and post Covid economics, we decided that it was time to change out the software company we use to handle all member accounts. We enjoyed using Mindbody for the past 12 years, but with their constant price increases and bloated offerings, it was time to find a new software company to work with. We're hoping for a seamless switch, but there might be hiccups when we turn over. We will reach out to current members if necessary, in case we need updated information. There is a possibility that everyone will need to login to the new system and set up passwords and/or sign new waivers. But we'll let you know when it's needed and where to go.

We're hoping that with the switch it'll make registering for events and seminars easier. Easier access to your accounts. Hopefully an overall user improvement.

One of the biggest changes will be our branded App. Our App was sorely underutilized, and wasn't a cost effective investment. With the new software company, you can still access your account via an app. It's just their basic app. No fancy FDKM branding but still access to information you need. We're looking forward to finally being able to push out emergency messages via text! There's lots more to come in regards to the software change, but we'll send out more information to our members directly in the next few weeks

In order to be eligible for progress checks and testing, a student is required to meet a minimum of classes for attendance. The Krav Maga Youth program is divided into 12 week blocks. There is an expectation of attending a minimum of 22 classes over the 12 weeks. (average of 2 classes a week). There are 3 progress checks that need to be passed successfully before a student is eligible for level testing. (Yes, students who are only attending once a week will progress slower than those who are attending 2-3 times a week)

There are a number of things students will be evaluated on during progress checks and testing. First will be their knowledge of techniques, execution of techniques, and proficiency of tactics and decision making. Second, will be their engagement, attitude, and performance. Evaluation and scores will be not only based on their performance day of the check/test, but also observations over the previous 12 weeks.

In the upcoming new year, we hope to finalize our Youth Program progress process. We will also be implementing a few new rules and have clearer expectations for all the students moving forward.

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

Huge congrats to Ren and Nick for becoming our first Expert level students (non instructors)! They are the newest E1's, joining the ranks of some of our instructors like Nick, Chris, Paul, Sam, and Will, welcome to the club! Both Ren and Nick have completed an average of 700 classes each!

We also welcomed a new group of Graduate level students this round of testing and advancing a few others within the G-ranks. We're also missing a photo of the other 1/2 of the Graduate testers from a previous day :( We also had Level 1 & 2 testing over the past few months, unfortunately no pictures were taken. We are so proud of the progress and dedication all of our students have accomplished and achieved! Keep up the good work everyone!

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.