Krav Maga Blog

The Dark Side of Positive Thinking: A Dive into the Law of Attraction
In today’s world of “silver platter” results – the expectation that we get what we want with minimal effort – the idea of “thinking positively to attract positive experiences” fits like a glove. Prominent celebrities endorse it and countless careers have been built around teaching this philosophy. The so-called Law of

Self-Defence On Public Transport Workshop
It’s not a secret that people don’t feel safe on public transport… And why should they? Nearly every day, the headlines cover news stories of brutal and random attacks happening on buses and trains, perpetrated against innocent people, most often at random. This is just one recent example, where a

Krav Maga POV: Staying Safe While Travelling
Keeping yourself safe while travelling is important. While travelling to new locations is undoubtedly thrilling, it also comes with unique challenges. One potential risk many travellers face, particularly in unfamiliar territories, is becoming victims of theft, robbery, or mugging. At SGS Krav Maga, we strongly believe in the power of

10 Things People Get Wrong About Real Street Fighting
Some of us have never seen a real street fight but we’ve all seen a fight. Whether it’s UFC, boxing, kickboxing, karate or one of the ground fighting sports like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Sambo or wrestling. In a movie, live at a match or the Olympics, or on TV –

Sparring Etiquette – The Unwritten Rules of Sparring
No one likes a bad sparring partner, but more often than not, at most gyms worldwide, that’s what most people are. Why is it that some people can have fun and joke around, but others just want to beat up their sparring partner? We can all agree that no

5 Reasons Why Krav Maga Gradings Matter And Why You Should Grade
Krav Maga Gradings are hard. We don’t wear belts or ranks on sleeves. So why grade at all? There are two gradings coming up this year. We’ve had questions about gradings from parents and adults. You’ll find the answers here. Firstly, why don’t we wear coloured belts or care

How and Why Training With An Injury The Best Self-Defence Training You’ll Get
Why training with an injury is some of the best self-defence training you will ever get. This is not an article for “gym bros” or anyone who wants a temporary injury to become permanent by continuing to strain an already weakened muscle or joint. If you’ve torn a ligament, if

Bar Fighting Workshop: 4 Lessons Learned
Did you know 1 in 4 assaults in Sydney happen at places with bars? We ran a Bar Fighting Workshop, here’s what we covered. Where are you most likely to be assaulted? According to the Bureau of Statistics it’s a licensed premises. Truly (not) shocking that 34% of all assaults

SGS Krav Maga Named Finalist in the 2023 Australian Small Business Champion Awards
SGS Krav Maga has been selected as a Finalist in the Australian small Business Champion Awards 2023! The Australian Small Business Champion Awards are the only dedicated national program recognizing small businesses across the country. We are told that over 4,500 quality entries were received from small businesses across Australia.