Blog entries for Maria - July 2007

Interview: Pam Tao

Maria

KMSF: How long have you been doing krav?

Pam Tao: It's been about four and a half years. I started in October 2002 at the old school.

KMSF: Who did you train with first?

PT: I started originally with checking out the school. My M.O. was to show up and observe the classes first. I'd heard about krav from the media buzz around a movie at the time, and then I saw the ads that KMSF was running back then, too. My brother had studied karate and judo for a lo [...]

Training Partners

Maria

Over and over again, I hear from students that they enjoy the senseof community and support that the KMSF Training Center provides. There seems to be an endless supply of people willing to offer advice on techniques or help a newbie negotiate the difficulty of holding airshields for the first time. All these good training partners can help make classes more i [...]

From Barny's Desk - July 2007

Maria

The best defense is to not be there.

Most violent situations can be avoided by using your sixth sense. Stay aware of who and what is around you. If something feels wrong, it probably is. Walk close to the curb instead of next to the building, and keep your head up instead of looking down. At night walk only on well lit streets. If you see someone or somethingthat makes you feel uncomfortable, cross the street. If someone starts to follow you, go into a store or public building and c [...]