Direct Defence Krav Maga Blog

Does Krav Maga have a belt system, similar to martial arts? Or is there some other way to track progress? Well, we don't use belts but we do have 'grades'. Read on to find out more...

What should you wear to your first Krav Maga class? People often wonder about suitable training clothes for their first session. Here we explain what the best choice of clothing is.

People often worry about who they will be training with when they attend their first class with us. That's understandable, but really nothing to worry about - we'll make sure you're paired up with a suitable partner.

Lots of people wonder whether there is sparring in Krav Maga training? There certainly is here at DDKM. Read on to find out more about sparring in Krav Maga...

Many people worry about getting injured during Krav Maga training, but safety is our number one priority and injuries a very rare.

Many people ask whether Krav Maga is suitable for women to learn, and is it really effective. Here we explain why the answer to both questions is s definite 'yes!'.

Is Krav Maga suitable for beginners? Yes of course it is... Read on to find out why.

Do you need to be fit to start Krav Maga training? This blog post explains why you don't.

People talk a lot about self-defence, but what exactly is it? Here we take a look at what self-defence is, and what it's not, primarily from the legal perspective.

A knife attack is an extremely dangerous situation, and if it's not dealt with effectively it can end in the death of the victim. This blog post addresses some of the issues involved in dealing with knife attacks.

Could you survive a violent attack? Here we explain some of the most important things to do should you ever be faced with a violent attacker, that can increase your chances of surviving.