km-X Youth Program

Kids Obstacle Course at the 5K Run/Walk by km-X™

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:05:42 +0000

km-X™ (Krav Maga for Kids) Obstacle Course at the 2009 "Fights Cancer" Event

The 5K Run/Walk will feature a short obstacle course for kids only at 9:15 am. The course, designed by km-X™ (Krav Maga Worldwide™ Youth Program), will have a variety of stations, such as agility ladders and hurdles, that will test your child’s agility, speed, and spatial awareness. A large punching bag will be placed at the finish line so they will be able to work on their punches and kicks, as well.

5K Run/Walk on December 5

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:51:46 +0000

On December 5th, KMW Training Centers™ will be teaming up with STOP CANCER™ and I.C.O.N./Cure for a Cause for the fifth annual Krav Maga Worldwide™ Fights Cancer Fundraiser—a 5K Run/Walk.

There will be a kids obstacle course by km-X™, live music, a DJ, a Krav Maga demonstration and contest, and much more! See details below.

All proceeds will be donated directly to the “The Marni Fund” in memory of one of Krav Maga Worldwide’s founders, Marni Levine (1969-2006), who passed away after a long and courageous fight against breast cancer.

Online registration closes December 3 at 11:59pm.
Questions? Please call the Stop Cancer office at 310-841-2600.

Event Information

NAME: 5K Run/Walk
DATE: Sunday, December 5th
TIME: 8:00am
LOCATION: Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406

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Schedule
Registration Prices
Packet Pickup
Live Entertainment
Timing
Prizes
Additional Important Information
About Stop Cancer and the Marni Fund

Schedule

6:30pm
Registration Opens

7:45am
Warm Up with Krav Maga Worldwide™

8:00am
5K Run/Walk Start

9:15am
Kids Obstacle Course by Krav Maga Worldwide™ (parental supervision required)

9:30am
Krav Maga Demonstration – Self Defense Techniques & Push Up Contest

10:00am
Awards Ceremony
Live Performance by The Muddflaps

7:00am – 11:00am
Sponsor Booths Open and Live Performance by The Muddflaps
Get a Pink Hair Extension by I.C.O.N. to Show Your Support for Breast Cancer Research

Registration Prices

From now until November 21st
Adults – $35
Youth (14 and under) – $25

November 21st to December 3rd (11:59pm)
Adults – $45
Youth (14 and under) – $35

Day of Race
Adults – $50
Youth (14 and under) – $40

Packet Pickup

Please arrive early to pick up your race packet. Registration opens at 6:30am.

Live Entertainment

Enjoy live performances by The Muddflaps before and after the 5K. Dream Team Entertainment DJ will be spinning along the course.

Timing

The STOP Cancer 5K will be professionally timed.

Prizes

A First Place prize will be awarded to the top male and female in the following age group categories: Under 12; 12-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+.

Additional Important Information

Runners/Walkers with either pets and strollers are allowed on the course, but for runner safety, we ask that you start in the back of the pack and stay tot he right, as the course is on the bike path.

*All registered participants receive a commemorative STOP CANCER 5K event shirt
and donated gifts from our generous sponsors.

PLEASE NOTE: This “commemorative STOP CANCER 5K event shirt” is NOT a KMW Training Centers™ “Tough Enough/Punch.Kick.CURE” Event t-shirt. Those are only available in our ProShops and at our Tent on race day.

Register Now

Please join our fight! Help us reach 1 MILLION DOLLARS in donations for the fight against cancer. REGISTRATION FOR THE 5k RUN/WALK IS NOW OPEN.

Online registration closes December 3 at 11:59pm.
Questions? Please call the Stop Cancer office at 310-841-2600.

About Stop Cancer and The Marni Fund

Following Marni’s passing, Krav Maga Worldwide held it’s first “Fighting For The Cure” fundraiser, the proceeds of which helped plant the seed funding for The Marni Fund. Thereafter, a substantial Marni Fund three year research grant was awarded to Dr. Melanie Palomares at City of Hope. In 2007, as a result of growing support, additional grants were made to Dr. Sara Hurvitz at UCLA/Jonsson and to Dr. Christopher Haiman at USC/Norris.

Marni, you will be missed, but never forgotten.

CLICK HERE to MAKE A DONATION!

The Stranger Danger Fallacy

Matt Romond — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:42:37 +0000

As children, many of us were told, “Never talk to strangers.” We were also told that strangers can come in innumerable forms, that everyone we did not directly know was to be considered a stranger, and that they could therefore be a danger to our well being. In the years that followed this method of teaching children personal safety became known as “stranger danger.” And while it made sense on a surface level and served to quell the fears of parents, it did very little to actually protect children from adult predators. Unfortunately, today this antiquated method is still being taught as the primary personal safety tool in many kids’ martial arts and self defense schools.
When peering further into this flawed maxim of never talking to strangers we see the problems that emerge. First, it just doesn’t work. Kids strive to mimic their parents as a natural way of learning. The traditional “stranger danger” training goes completely against the example that parents set for their children. When a parent is asked for directions by a stranger you never hear them say, “Stop! I don’t know you! Don’t come any closer!” If a parent does not do it, there is absolutely no chance that a child will do it either. It is hard enough to get kids to habitually say “please” and “thank you,” let alone assert themselves in a way that they have never seen from their fundamental role model.
The second issue is that stranger danger is just not practical. If a child is in a bad situation and their parents are not around, who is the first person that has the ability to help that child? Most likely a police officer or fire fighter will not be in the immediate area. In the vast majority of cases it will be an unknown individual who will help the child.
In my opinion the most detrimental aspect of stranger danger training is that it instills a sense of mistrust in others. The training that is meant to keep kids safe can quickly turn into a factor that stifles their social growth and development. The chance that a child will get abducted by an adult predator is incredibly small. However, the chance that they will benefit from learning to trust others is almost certain.

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km-X Kids Self Defense Program Teams Up with IPLAY Sports Academy for 2010 Summer Camp

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:39:31 +0000

Following on the heels of last year’s enormously successful summer camp, Krav Maga Worldwide’s youth self defense program (km-X) will be teaming up with IPLAY Sports Academy for another round of summer fun. In addition to Krav Maga self defense, the camp will be offering a variety of other exciting activities for children (ages 5-12) including; rock climbing, water wars, movie stunts, world sports, and much more. This is sure to be an amazing time that you don’t want to miss out on!

Session 1 (Beverly Hills) July 26-30 from 9am until noon
Session 2 (Malibu) August 2-5 from 9am until noon

Spaces are limited so be sure to secure your spot now! Please visit www.iplaysportsacademy.com for registration information.

Congratulations to Our Newest km-X Black Belts!

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:33:00 +0000

On Sunday, February 21st, five incredibly talented and dedicated students tested for and received their km-X black belts. The test lasted for a grueling three and a half hours. During that time the kids only had four two minute rest periods and had to perform nearly every technique they have ever learned under intense stress and fatigue.

The new black belts had to endure quite a bit to even become eligible for this test. In addition to training 3+ times per week for nearly four years, all of the kids had to complete a rigorous black belt preparation course that consumed many of their Sunday afternoons for the past five months.

Since we started the km-X youth self defense program in 2005, we have had the privilege of teaching self defense to nearly 1000 kids; however, we have only awarded the km-X black belt a total of 12 times. To say the least, this is a very special honor that is not easily obtained. All of us at KMW would like to congratulate these amazing kids on their incredible efforts and achievements.

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