COACHING: MEETING STUDENTS WHERE THEY ARE

Our students, from diverse walks of life, step through our doors carrying the weight of their day—be it from the confines of an office, the demands of home, or the challenges of their personal battles. These individuals, full of potential yet often ensnared by their own ‘bad code’—a lexicon of trauma, limiting beliefs, and a diminished self-image—seek refuge, strength, and transformation in the martial science of Krav Maga.

The journey of transformation for our students begins with recognition. As instructors and performance coaches, it’s our foremost duty to recognize the subtle shifts in the quality of being of each individual. The signs may be as overt as a hesitance to engage in a drill, or as subtle as a fleeting look of self-doubt during a demonstration. These moments are our cues to act—not just as Krav Maga instructors but as catalysts for change.

Trauma and limiting beliefs—what we refer to as the authors of ‘Bad Code’—act as invisible barriers to personal growth and performance. This code is often deeply embedded in an individual’s psyche, resulting from past experiences, societal conditioning, or even a day’s worth of micro-stresses and triggers. It manifests as self-doubt, fear, and a constrained self-image, holding back our students from tapping into their full potential.

Krav Maga, by its very nature, is more than a self-defense system; it is a tool for empowerment. The physicality of the practice—striking, controlling, and the dynamic movements—are not just techniques for physical combat but metaphors for battling one’s inner demons. In parallel, performance coaching extends this battle to the mental and emotional arenas. Through strategic listening, powerful questioning, and a collaborative spirit, we guide our students towards a reevaluation of their limiting beliefs and the reframing of their self-image.

Our goal is to facilitate a shift towards a more powerful perspective, one that embraces resilience, self-efficacy, and the belief in one’s ability to overcome. This perspective is not a mere veneer of confidence but a deep-rooted sense of self-worth and capability. It’s about moving from “I can’t” to “I can and I will,” transforming fear into fortitude, and uncertainty into unwavering determination.

Recognizing the diverse needs of our student base, we offer various structures through which coaching can be accessed. This includes private sessions, for those seeking a tailored, one-on-one approach to overcoming their ‘bad code’; small group sessions, where individuals can learn from and support each other in their journeys; and specialty-focused workshops targeting specific areas such as mental toughness, stress management, or breathwork.

The Krav Maga school becomes a crucible for transformation, where Krav Maga and performance coaching converge to forge stronger, more resilient individuals. Our role as instructors goes beyond teaching self-defense; it’s about recognizing the potential in each student and guiding them towards realizing that potential. Through the physical and mental rigors of Krav Maga, coupled with the introspective and empowering process of performance coaching, we don’t just prepare our students to defend themselves against physical threats but to face life’s challenges with confidence and grace.