New StudentGuide
Everything you need to start right — key principles, class expectations, goal-setting, and the foundational knowledge that will set you up for success from day one.
Train Smarter, Fight Better: The Fast-Track Approach to Krav Maga Proficiency
Develop self-defense skills faster with a structured, efficient approach to Krav Maga training. Key principles of smart training — helping you improve quickly, apply techniques under stress, and fight effectively when it matters most.
Mission and Values
What drives ETKM — our purpose, our standards, and what we expect from ourselves and our students.
7 Tips for New Students
Practical advice to help you get the most from your first weeks of training. Small adjustments that make a big difference.
Building the Foundation
Why the basics matter more than anything — and how a solid foundation makes every future technique easier to learn.
What to Expect in Class
How ETKM classes are structured — warm-up, instruction, drilling, and live work. Know what’s coming before you walk in.
Setting and Achieving Goals
How to set clear training goals and track your progress through the ETKM curriculum — from Level 1 through Black Belt.
Every step forward is progress. You don’t need to be good to start — you just need to start to get good.
Principle-Based System
Krav Maga works because it’s built on universal principles — not memorized choreography. Understand the why behind every technique.
The Levels of Training
How ETKM’s six-level curriculum is structured — what each belt level focuses on and how you progress through the system.
Building Your Mindset
Before technique, there is mindset. Situational awareness, the decision to act, and the mental readiness that makes everything else work.
Learning Essential Tactics
Get off the X. Create space. Move on angles. The tactical concepts you’ll use from day one — and every day after.
Learning New Skills
How ETKM teaches skills — from introduction to drilling to proficiency. The progression model that makes techniques stick.
Glossary of Words & Terms
ETKM terminology explained — from combatives to controlling techniques to training concepts. Look it up when you hear something new.
Level 1 Curriculum PDF
Downloadable checklist of everything you’ll learn in Level 1 — fundamentals, combatives, defenses, and ground fighting.