Corporate Krav Maga

Recently, Krav Maga Personal Safety CEO/Founder, Gus Bottazzi, had an interview with online talk show host Joseph Jaffe ("Joseph Jaffe Is Not Famous" YouTube show) to discuss his unique background and the enormous value of Krav Maga self-defense training in today's unruly world. Tune into the episode and be sure to share the link with your friends and loved ones. The interview is an enlightening hour of invaluable information from one of the best reality-based self-protection instructors around. https://lnkd.in/e6gPe-kS

Watch Corporate Krav Maga Founder & Chief Instructor Gus Bottazzi's interview on the "Joseph Jaffe is not Famous" YouTube online show. A must-see April 2, 2024 episode for anyone interested in practical self defense and intriguing personal bios. https://lnkd.in/e6gPe-kS

Watch Corporate Krav Maga Founder & Chief Instructor Gus Bottazzi's interview on the "Joseph Jaffe is not Famous" YouTube online show. A must-see April 2, 2024 episode for anyone interested in practical self defense and intriguing personal bios. https://lnkd.in/e6gPe-kS

REMINDER: Tune into the "Joseph Jaffe is not Famous" YouTube online streaming show tomorrow, April 2 at 1pm EST to see CKM Chief Instructor Gus Bottazzi talk about Krav Maga, practical self defense and why it is so important to be vigilant in today's world. Can't make it tomorrow? Gus's video interview will be made available for later viewing. #self defense #krav maga #self protection  https://lnkd.in/e6gPe-kS

Chief Instructor/CKM Founder Gus Bottazzi is scheduled to appear on the “Joseph Jaffe is not Famous” YouTube online streaming talk show on Tuesday, April 2nd at 1pm. Mark your calendar to tune in "live" OR watch a video reply after the episode streams next week. Should be a fun and informative interview about a topic that is highly relevant for today's volatile world. https://lnkd.in/e6gPe-kS

Violence Is Not Predictable  (by Gus Bottazzi, Chief Instructor) There's a story I was told by my Krav Maga instructor about a teaching moment he experienced with Imi Lichtenfeld, the creator of the system. Back in 1981, during the first instructors course offered by Imi in Netanya, Israel, Imi brought his class to his favorite cafe while they were taking a break from training.    At this meal, several of the students were having an argument as to whether Krav Maga should have “katas” (choreographed movements used to teach footwork and striking in most Asian martial arts systems). While the arguments continued, Imi remained quiet. After a while of listening to his students passionately argue the pros and cons of including katas, Imi intentionally knocked over his glass of water. This immediately silenced the table.    Imi then asked the following question, “ if I knock over a second glass, will its water flow in the same manner as this first glass?” The answer from the group was, obviously, no. Imi continued by saying, “the same way water will not flow the same way twice, neither does violence occur in the same manner. Therefore, Krav Maga must never have katas.”.   The wisdom found in this story must be reflected when students begin imagining how they will be using their newfound skills during a potentially violent encounter. I have students, on several occasions, tell me how they envision the attack they will need to defend taking place. The danger in having this mindset, of course, is assuming you can predetermine all the variables that must be contended with during an attack. Here's an incomplete list of things you would need to have knowledge of ahead of time:    Size and ability of your attacker  Whether the attacker is already known to you or a complete stranger  Whether your attacker has an accomplice prepared to jump in  Angle of attack  Terrain the attack takes place on  Whether there's a weapon   Your mindset and/or relative health during the attack  Whether you are alone or with a loved one at the time of attack.  Training in self-defense is a study in building a set of tools that can be used in all of the above scenarios. When people dismiss a technique because they can't imagine ever needing it, they fall into the trap of believing that they can predict all the factors that will affect their chance of successfully defending themselves.   Always remember, violence is chaos. Self-defense is about establishing a few moments of order during this chaotic moment. Be hungry in your consumption of principles and techniques. Even the techniques you can't imagine ever using were created due to the realities of another person's violent experiences. #selfdefense #kravmaga #selfprotection

A Krav Maga Vocabulary Test There's a difference between vigilance and paranoia... A paranoid person believes that danger will befall them specifically, at any place and at any time. As such they are incapable of preparing for the assumed attack as the options are too many and the mind cannot conceive of a defense for all. A vigilant person is aware of all possible threats around them, taking into account space, time and people involved. With this more focused approach, they construct a strategy to stay safe from what they perceive around them and understand what options are available if things take a negative turn. A Kravist stays vigilant...

Krav Maga Personal Safety branded apparel now available. Plush pullover hoodies and t-shirts in navy or black, S to XL sizes. Train or hit the streets in style and proudly show that you're part of our special Kravist community. Contact Founder/Chief Instructor Gus Bottazzi at (203) 428-5800 to order today.

The Instructor to the Instructors: Big Sky Fitness has enlisted Krav Maga Personal Safety Chief Instructor & 35+ Year Martial Arts Practitioner, Gus Bottazzi, to teach the Krav Maga reality-based self defense system to its team of martial arts instructors. Having Gus teach Krav's practical self-protection principles and techniques further elevates the knowledge and skills of Big Sky's personal defense trainers. Helping to create a world where one can Feel Safe, Live Free.

This holiday season, give your employees and/or colleagues a valuable gift that keeps on giving--Krav Maga self-defense training so they can feel safe and live free. Schedule a group workshop or order a private lesson gift certificate by calling Gus at (203) 428-5800. See you on the mats! www.CorporateKravMaga.com