Learn self-defence that works in real life... "to walk in peace".
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Learn awareness, tactical strategy and physical technique to escape and defend
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Belong to a safe, fun, inclusive learning community
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Build confidence and improve physical fitness
Tip of Spear is proudly affiliated with the International Krav Maga Federation, the most effective system of defensive tactics in the world.
Krav Maga Self-Defence Lessons in Edmonton
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Upcoming Personal Protection Seminars
Take a single self-defence class to improve your awareness, learn practical physical skills, increase your confidence and have fun! These 3 hour classes are offered once a month on Saturday mornings. A different theme or focus is offered every month. Come to one or come to all! See all upcoming seminars.
- Sat, May 11May 11, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tip of Spear Academy, 11217 149 St, Edmonton, AB T5M 1W6, CanadaMay 11, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tip of Spear Academy, 11217 149 St, Edmonton, AB T5M 1W6, Canada3 hour personal safety seminar for everyone! Lecture to learn how crime happens and situational awareness to avoid being a target, manage fear and develop a winning mindset. Physical skills such as tactical strategy to escape and avoid, and universal blocks and strikes for self-defence. Ages 12+.
- Sat, Jun 08Jun 08, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tip of Spear Academy, 11217 149 St, Edmonton, AB T5M 1W6, CanadaJun 08, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tip of Spear Academy, 11217 149 St, Edmonton, AB T5M 1W6, CanadaLearn how to defend yourself against knife attacks with just your hands! We will cover multiple techniques from many levels. Whether you are brand new to Krav Maga or are a seasoned student, this will be applicable to all!
- Sat, Aug 24Aug 24, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tip of Spear, 11217 149 St, Edmonton, AB T5M 1W6, CanadaAug 24, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tip of Spear, 11217 149 St, Edmonton, AB T5M 1W6, Canada‘Stay Away’ is a self-defense program developed by the IKMF designed specifically from a woman’s physical and psychological standpoint. Since 1997, over 90,000 women around the world have attended these seminars to combat physical and sexual assault with incredible success.
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Why take IKMF Krav Maga Lessons at Tip of Spear?
Proven
Krav Maga was born on the battlefield and has been proven over the last 40 years in many areas of conflict, including civilian, law enforcement, security and military all over the world.
Effective
Krav Maga is meant to keep you safe in real life. It works on the street, with ANY form of attack (such as style of martial art, number of attackers, or types of weapons), to immediately stop the dangerous behaviour and get to safety as quickly as possible.
Tactical Awareness
Krav Maga is not just about physical technique. It includes the mindset, situational awareness and tactical positioning to first avoid entering a dangerous situation, and if one cannot be avoided, to strategize on the best approach to exit with the best possible outcome.
Quick to Learn
Most people don't have years to learn a new system of self-defence. Within one class you can learn the key basics, and walk out with just a little more confidence. Of course you won't be a ninja right away, but with dedicated practice, you can be proficient in hours rather than years.
Timeless
The general approach and philosophy is based on principles that are timeless and true, such as 200% defence, and leveraging the natural, instinctive movements of the body. These always supercede any formulated series of techniques, which is why it is not a martial art.
Universal
Krav Maga is intended to be used and adapted regardless of any age, body type, size, gender or physical limitation.
Confidence
Krav Maga develops the mindset necessary to effectively prevail against violence and not be a victim. It grows your confidence in knowing what to do in potentially violent situations.
Experienced Instruction
Tip of Spear has three certified male and female instructors who are all level G1 and up and who are continually learning and developing their own skills to always give you the best. No ego, only humility. Lead instructor, Dave, has over 30 years in the protection and enforcement industry and brings a wealth of wisdom and real life experience.
Living System
IKMF Krav Maga is a living, evolving system, meaning the IKMF global board of experts constantly evaluates and improves the technique to ensure it is easily learned and effective in the field.
Simple
Krav Maga is easy to learn and works in cooperation with your body's natural reflexes. It is based upon simple principles that can be used in any dangerous situation rather than complex technique.
Community
At Tip of Spear, you are part of an incredible, supportive community that learns and grows together in a safe environment. Also, as members of the IKMF, our students are able to train internationally at any IKMF training facility in the world!
Physical Fitness
Although having a high level of physical fitness is not a prerequisite to starting classes, as students train, a by-product of that training includes improved physical fitness. Students are encouraged to work to their own fitness levels.
“Ninety-nine times out of one hundred, the answer will not be violence. It will be avoidance or de-escalation... But when it is, it is the only answer, and we all need to be prepared for it.”
-Tim Larkin, When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake
What is Krav Maga?
Krav Maga (“combat with contact” in Hebrew) is a tactical hand-to-hand combatives system that is extremely effective, highly intuitive and easy-to-learn. This system uses empty-handed techniques to defend against all types of attacks, weapons (such as knife, stick and firearm) and number of assailants.
Krav Maga is not a traditional martial art and is not intended to be an art form or a sport. It was originally designed by pulling the best techniques from different martial arts systems and unified and refined over decades into a highly efficient, practical, tactical system that has been proven on the battlefield. It is a tool for survival, and tactically-driven to ensure effectiveness in real life.
IKMF Krav Maga is not simply about fighting. It is about making educated choices, and if at all possible to avoid danger. We therefore focus on the nature of confrontations in the real world, the conditions in which they occur, and the various methods for preventing and dealing with such situations. This program develops numerous life skills such as confidence and self-awareness, physical fitness and tactical strategy.
Tip of Spear is proudly affiliated with the International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF), a global community specializing in the development and education of Krav Maga, for the safety of all people. Learn more about the IKMF on their website!
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We will be offering a program for children (ages 6 to 14) starting in September 2024. Classes will likely be Monday to Thursday 4-5pm. Sign up to be notified when registrations open up!
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Articles
“Any man who is a man may not, in honor, submit to threats or violence. But many men who are not cowards are simply unprepared for the fact of human savagery. They have not thought about it (incredible as this may appear to anyone who reads the paper or listens to the news) and they just don’t know what to do. When they look right into the face of depravity or violence, they are astonished and confounded. This can be corrected.”
-Jeff Cooper, Principles of Personal Defense