Raymund & Patricia: Overcoming Challenges with Krav Maga in Auckland

Interesting Quotes

Raymund

"Our biggest fear was whether Patricia would be accepted, if it would be an environment that was inclusive. Thankfully, we found that here."
"When Patricia was able to get out from under me during training, that was the moment we realized this training could really work in real-life situations."
"The re was this moment in a grocery store where I accidentally hit someone with my cart. Thanks to Krav Maga, I instinctively de-escalated, positioning myself to protect if necessary."
"If I can do this, then I can do other things. I never imagined myself trying to learn this defense system."
"We spent years looking for the right martial arts for Patricia, but most systems were too restrictive. Krav Maga felt different—adaptable and real-world focused."
"I had fear of not being welcome, fear of not belonging. This school has at each lesson welcomed us. I feel that we belong, even though I'm not as fit as everybody else, you make us feel that we belong in."

Patricia

"Walking to and from classes or events, I definitely feel more secure now. I know I have the tools to handle certain situations if they arise."
"At first, my dad, push-ups weren't exactly his strong suit. You couldn't even do one push-up. Now I can do 10."

Short clips

When did you realise that Krav Maga was for you?

Do you have a real life example when Krav Maga has been useful?

How has practicing Krav Maga empowered you?

Where you nervous coming for a tial class?

The entire interview

In this inspiring video, we hear from Raymond and Patricia, a dedicated duo who have embraced Krav Maga as a transformative journey. Despite facing physical challenges, Patricia has found a way to harness her strength and potential through our inclusive training.

Krav Maga's adaptability and focus on practical self-defense techniques make it accessible to people of all abilities. Our experienced instructors are committed to adapt classes to suit individual needs, ensuring that everyone can participate and benefit from the training

Key Moments

Time	Content Summary
00:06	Bertrand greets Raymond and Patricia and begins the interview.
00:25	Raymond shares they joined Krav Maga to help Patricia develop self-defense skills.
00:48	Raymond explains Patricia’s physical limitations due to spastic diplegia, affecting her leg mobility.
01:17	Challenges with other martial arts due to physical limitations and rigid class schedules.
02:12	Raymond shares frustrations with finding an inclusive, accommodating martial arts environment for Patricia.
03:47	They discuss how Krav Maga’s adaptability allowed Patricia to participate fully.
06:10	Patricia recalls how she immediately felt included and that techniques were modified to suit her needs.
07:05	Patricia recounts a breakthrough moment of successfully escaping a hold, boosting her confidence.
09:01	Bertrand explains that Krav Maga’s variety of techniques can suit people with different capabilities.
10:00	Raymond and Patricia share how training has improved their situational awareness and self-confidence.
10:47	Raymond shares an incident where he used de-escalation techniques from class during a grocery trip.

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