SparkPoints: (55,488)
Fitness Minutes: (7,005)
Posts: 5,133
12/18/12 4:37 A

Welcome to the group, I'm glad to hear you're having fun with the art. :)

SparkPoints: (42,465)
Fitness Minutes: (30,904)
Posts: 1,294
12/17/12 1:58 P

Hello Everyone! I am newish to the practice of Krav Maga, but I LOVE it! I also enjoy running, yoga, and strength training. I look forward to getting to know others that practice as well!

Posts: 2,988
5/6/12 1:46 A

Good to see you here too :)

current weight: 196.2

210 197.5 185 172.5

160

SparkPoints: (55,488)
Fitness Minutes: (7,005)
Posts: 5,133
4/30/12 11:55 P

Hola Jen, good to see ya on here!

Posts: 64
4/29/12 9:00 A

Hi, and welcome! I really enjoy Krav. Wish I had taken MMA years ago but it was so male dominated (and I was younger and more insecure, lol) I didn't do it. Now I have no problem!

Here's a video I did about it a few months ago: youtu.be/QJyESrMfs4g

Posts: 2,988
4/29/12 12:20 A

I just started studying Krav I. Saint Louis. I am really hoping it will get me in shape and toned a little, but as well as help me in case bad things happen. As I am new, I am hoping to go to 3 classes a week.

current weight: 196.2

210 197.5 185 172.5

160

Posts: 64
4/22/12 10:58 P

Hi, I study Krav here in New Jersey. And you?

SparkPoints: (1,769)
Fitness Minutes: (3,291)
Posts: 3
4/22/12 4:49 P

Hi, where do you take Krav Maga classes?

Posts: 64
4/17/12 8:07 A

Hi! And welcome! I had a friend who worked the night shift. Hard stuff! From my friend I've heard that - even though he has been with the company 10 years - he's still not "senior" enough to get a morning shift.

So how do you like the Kinect? It would figure as soon as I get a Wii (strictly for exercise) everyone goes to Kinect, lol! I think you don't have any controllers? Not sure.

As for portion control, I understand. It is a big thing for a lot of people - even for me sometimes, and I've been a long time fitness instructor and personal trainer. It has been the one thing that has kept me from fully reaching my goals. While I'm in shape, I wanted to be more muscular but with not eating clean it is next to impossible. BUT! I prefer enjoying life :-) I don't drink, don't smoke. Might as well have a cupcake once in a while. Its all about moderation

SparkPoints: (55,488)
Fitness Minutes: (7,005)
Posts: 5,133
4/17/12 6:08 A

Hola, I've been a big fan of martial arts since The Karate Kid first came out. I took TKD for a few years until I got into it with a group of 6 guys in Michigan. I hit 2 of them with my "flashy" kicks, but that didn't amount to much when I ended up on the ground. After I left TKD, I went with BJJ for a few years until I got married and started working 3rd shift. Now I stay in shape by riding my bike and workouts on my Xbox Kinect. My biggest setback to my weight loss is my portion control or the foods I eat. While working the midnight shift, I find myself consuming a soda beverage now and then to stay awake. I do not currently practice a martial art, but I watch MMA all the time and I hope to when I get a morning shift one day. :)

Posts: 64
2/28/12 2:05 P

Tell us about what you are doing to keep yourself in shape and what you hope to get out of your instruction.

I practice Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.