In today’s world, self-defense is a valuable skill that everyone should consider learning, and this includes women. Empowerment through self-defense not only enhances personal safety but also builds confidence and self-assurance. At Masada Tactical, we believe in equipping individuals with practical self-defense techniques that can be used in real-life situations. In this blog post, we’ll...Read More
Introduction Krav Maga, the official hand-to-hand combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces, has come a long way from its humble beginnings on the tough streets of Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. Developed by Imi Lichtenfeld to protect the Jewish community from anti-Semitic attacks, this martial art has transformed into a global phenomenon, changing lives and providing practical...Read More
Introduction In recent years, there has been a surge in interest in Krav Maga, the Israeli self-defense technique that combines various martial arts into a highly effective and practical combat system. Today, we’ll explore the origins of Krav Maga, its effectiveness, and how it compares to other martial arts like MMA and BJJ. If you’re...Read More
Masada Tactical’s Guide to Starting Your Self-Defense Journey Introduction When it comes to self-defense, there are various martial arts and combat systems to choose from, each with its unique characteristics and philosophies. Krav Maga, specifically the Israeli Combat System offered by Masada Tactical, is one such option that has gained widespread recognition for its practicality...Read More
Are you interested in learning a highly effective self-defense system that’s rooted in real-world scenarios and principles? If so, Krav Maga might be the perfect martial art for you. At Masada Tactical, we’re here to guide you on your journey to becoming a proficient Krav Maga/Israeli Combat System practitioner. In this blog post, we’ll walk...Read More
Knives, in their basic fundamental design, are designed to stab, cut or chop through “something”. Since their inception new designs and functions have been created to meet the needs of the user. From survival knives for combat pilots, daggers for commandos, curved blades for farmers or small filet knives for preparing food. That being said...Read More
It’s a very common theme within the martial arts world to hear things like “keep fighting”, “don’t give up”, “stand your ground”, “no retreat, no surrender”, but when it comes down to the preservation of one’s life or the lives that matter to them, running away is a valid self defense. Too many times we...Read More
We all have places to be and things to do. We have routines we follow and are constantly on the go. We typically know what’s going on in our own “little worlds”. Unfortunately, we very often distract ourselves from what’s going on around us and this is exactly what criminals want and look for when...Read More
Not all self-defense, firearms/tactical, or self-protection classes, and more so instructors, are created equal. This has become very apparent with the changing laws in regard to concealed carry nationally over the past few months. The permitted carry in most states generated an immense spike in demand for training (oftentimes for compliance with regulatory requirements), which...Read More
We have seen over the past years the rise of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a focus on “ground fighting” in general. Be it Wrestling, Sambo, Japanese or Brazilian jiu-jitsu, some of us who have studied the arts of “Mortal Combat”quickly started believing we had to be “well rounded” and have a ground “game” as well. Even...Read More
