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Krav Maga Self-Defense in Castle Rock — What Actually Works in the Real World
Saturday, 31 January, 2026
In this episode, John Hallett and Josh Hammerling break down one of the most misunderstood topics in martial arts and self-defense:Competition training is not the same as self-defense training.They discuss why beginners shouldn’t expect to out-fight trained competitors, how Krav Maga uses the 80/20 rule to build real-world survivability, and why so many viral videos take techniques completely out of context.This conversation covers:Why specializing beats being well-rounded — and why self-defense is differentThe danger of expecting advanced techniques from new studentsHow awareness, de-escalation, and decision-making matter as much as physical skillWhy internet comparisons between martial arts often miss the pointTraining for reality, not ego or trophiesIf your goal is to go home safe, not win a match, this episode explains what realistic self-defense training actually looks like.Train with us:Rocky Mountain Self Defense & FitnessCastle Rock, ColoradoLearn more about Krav Maga, fitness, and integrative defense training at RMSDF.
