ORANGE COUNTY, CA - Krav Maga of Orange County (KMOC) was recently recognized for services to the community by the California State Assembly. KMOC has been providing exemplary self-defense training in Orange County for 20 years. KMOC has taught thousands of students throughout Orange County to train tough, train smart, and train for long-term success. They continue to provide the highest level of training to students, providing the most current techniques applied in real-world scenarios as the longest running Krav Maga studio in Southern California.

Offering the highest quality training to both civilians and law enforcement, KMOC has been helping students meet fitness, self-defense and mental focus goals, as the only official Krav Maga Worldwide (KMW) certified training provider in Orange County. There is training and classes for all levels at Krav Maga of Orange County, Matthew H. of Aliso Viejo, CA says, "I started training at Krav Maga OC just over a year ago. The classes are great and the instructors do a fantastic job of explaining techniques and then providing one on one attention to students. The classes are all a great workout and I leave feeling like I gained useful skills from each class.”

In addition to the highest quality self-defense, Krav Maga Orange County has also dedicated itself to helping the Community in other ways. Most recently KMOC Donated proceeds from its Home Invasion Self Defense Seminar to the Stop Cancer Foundation in memory of Krav Maga Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine’s mother, Shirley Levine. KMOC has also donated proceeds from Youth Synagogue events to the Make a Wish Foundation, proceeds from FAST seminars to the Japan Tsunami Relief Fund, and offered free classes to female students of Fullerton College and the women of Orange County in response to two sexual assaults on campus. 

Krav Maga of Orange County (KMOC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing the highest quality Krav Maga instruction in Orange County! KMOC has been helping students meet fitness, self defense and mental focus goals, as the only official Krav Maga Worldwide (KMW) certified training provider in Orange County. KMOC has taught thousands of students throughout Orange County to train tough, train smart, and train for long-term success. They continue to provide the highest level of training to students, providing the most current techniques applied in real-world scenarios.

 Chris B. of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA says, “Krav Maga is a terrific workout, but it's also an effective and brutal martial art. If you are looking to take your workout to new levels, and if you want to see how much you can really accomplish, KMOC is the place to go."

 Over 20 years ago Darren Levine, Chief Instructor of Krav Maga Worldwide, asked his senior students/instructors Mitch Markowitz and Mike Leifer to start a program in Orange County. They followed that direction and established Krav Maga of Orange County (KMOC). Since that time, the KMOC team has established two facilities, one in Mission Viejo and another in Irvine, to conveniently provide you with the highest quality Krav Maga training.

 The KMOC instructor staff has over 130 years of combined teaching experience in Krav Maga and the program is the only one in Orange County with six Black Belt Level Instructors.

In order to help students start 2012 right, Krav Maga Orange County is offering special packages to new students who sign up this year. Students who become members have full access to KMOC classes as well as a discounted rate for special seminars like Chief Instructor of KMW Darren Levine’s Home Invasion Defense Seminar and the Fear Adrenaline Stress Training, or F.A.S.T, seminars offered throughout the year.

IRVINE, CA - Krav Maga of Orange County (KMOC) will be hosting a Home Invasion Defense Seminar led by Krav Maga Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine. The seminar will be held on February 4th from 2:00-5:00 pm at KMOC’s Irvine location.

According to statistics compiled from the FBI and US Department of Justice, one out of five homes will experience a break-in or home invasion. This results in over 8,000 home invasions everyday on average in North America. KMOC and Darren Levine’s seminar will focus on defense against home invaders, providing students with practical and effective defensive tactics. Emphasis will be on what to do once a home invasion has occurred and will prepare students for defending themselves and their family once intruders are in the home.

Seminar instructor and 6th-degree black belt Darren Levine has dedicated his life to the safety of others serving as Krav Maga Chief Instructor and also as the Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney. He founded the nonprofit Krav Maga Association of America, Inc. at the personal request of Krav Maga Grandmaster Imi Lichtenfeld. Mr. Levine serves as the Chairman of the Board and U.S. Chief Instructor of Krav Maga Worldwide. He was certified as a Krav Maga instructor in 1981 by the Israeli Ministry of Education and the Wingate Institute of Physical Education and Sport in Netanya, Israel. Mr. Levine has taught Krav Maga to thousands civilians and local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, as well as to military special operation and counter-terror units on an official basis, throughout the United States and abroad.

Darren Levine served as a Deputy District Attorney for the County of Los Angeles starting in 1990. As a prosecutor, he was a senior member of the Crimes Against Peace Officers Section (CAPOS), an elite special trials unit tasked with the responsibility of prosecuting the most violent crimes committed against peace officers. In that position for nearly 13 years, he has prosecuted eight cases involving the murders of on duty peace officers and was entrusted with prosecuting some of the most challenging, complex, and high profile cases in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Currently, he serves as a supervisor in the District Attorney's Office. He has been recognized by receiving many awards, including the Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney of the Year (2003), the National Association of District Attorneys (co-recipient) of the 2004 Heavy Hitter Award, and was named a Distinguished Alumni of Loyola Law School in 2005. Darren continues to extensively teach Krav Maga throughout the world.

MISSION VIEJO, CA– In May of 2011, Orange County experienced a rash of attempted kidnappings, at least five in the first week of May alone. In response, the instructors of Krav Maga Orange County became certified over this past summer in order to train children in personal safety and self-defense. KMOC’s new program began offering enrollment in September and now KMOC is registering students for this year’s last Fear, Adrenaline, and Stress Training (FAST) Kids Seminar.

Krav Maga is a reality based self-defense system that emphasizes natural movements. KMOC’s FAST program teaches students to recognize the warning signs of an attack, avoid threatening situations before they become dangerous, avoid physical confrontation by not looking like a victim, use verbal skills to diffuse situations before they become violent, and it trains individuals to protect themselves in hours, not years, if conflict becomes unavoidable. FAST Kids takes the same principals of the FAST program and tailors them to the needs of children aged 6-12 and emphasizes how children should recognize and respond when unknown adults are acting in an unsafe or threatening manner.

IRVINE, CA – On November 20th, Krav Maga OC (KMOC )held this year’s Women’s Self-Defense Seminar free of charge in response to the October 12th sexual assault on a Fullerton College student, the second attack this year. The seminar was offered free to female students of Fullerton College and to all women of Orange County as an opportunity to learn verbal defense, situational awareness, basic self-defense techniques such as kicks and punches, and how to defend against various attacks. More than 30 high school and college students, working professionals, stay-at-home moms and retirees attended the event.

Fullerton College student, Jessica Baxter, was key in organizing the event. “After the second attack at our school I decided it was time to talk to Yuri at Krav Maga OC and set up another Women's Seminar. I knew even if only one person showed up, that's one person who now has the power and confidence to save her own life.” Jessica has been a KMOC student for 12 months, and due to Krav Maga’s emphasis on natural movements and reality based training, she is confident Krav Maga OC has prepared her to both avoid dangerous situations and defend herself if needed. “In my line of work, I am often one of the last to go home at night. It doesn't bother me because I know I can protect myself, but I worry about all of the girls I know that end up walking to their cars alone,” she said.  “I was amazed when I got to the seminar and so many people showed up. It was great to see them learning these skills, by the end everyone felt happy and were confident that, if they ever needed to, they could defend themselves.”

Krav Maga OC donated all proceeds from last year’s Women’s Self Defense Seminar to the Susan G. Komen “3-Day” walk and this year donated time and instruction to the students of Fullerton College and the women of Orange County.

I have been taking Krav Maga for about one year. It has given me a lot of self confidence, in part, because I am shorter in stature and a heck of a lot older than any of the people in my Krav Maga classes. One never expects to use Krav Maga, but I travel upwards of 200,000 air miles each year for business and there is always a risk to one's self in some of the cities I go to. I always try to take precautions and be aware of my surroundings. Recently I was at the airport in Rome, Italy. I got into a situation over an unfair taxi fare that quickly went bad. It was very early in the morning and there were almost no people on the sidewalk in front of the terminal and no police. The taxi driver threw a punch at me with his right fist. Without thinking (pure reflex due to Krav Maga training), I blocked the punch with my left and hit him hard in the face with a right hook. I "escaped" into the terminal and the attacker got in his car and left. I was not looking for a fight but was ready to respond. I can only surmise the outcome would not have been good for me if I wasn't a student of Krav Maga of Orange County"

Jim S, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Krav Maga of Orange County is teaming with Mission CrossFit for a potluck barbeque this Friday, August 26.  All KMOC students are invited to join us!  We anticipate a fun evening of fitness and community.  Mission CrossFit will offer free training from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm.  The barbeque will start at 7:00 pm.  Please bring a salad or side dish.  The main dish will be provided.  We hope you can join us at KMOC in Mission Viejo at 24002 Via Fabricante, Suite 306, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.  Attached you will find a link for directions.

http://www.kravmagaoc.com/index.asp?page=locations.asp

If you have any questions, please email yuri@kravmagaoc.com.

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Krav Maga of Orange County will be conducting a Basic Fear Adrenal Stress Training (FAST) seminar on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at our Mission Viejo location. It is open to the general public, members and non-members.

For details and to sign up, please visit our event page:

http://www.kravmagaoc.com/index.asp?page=event_rsvp.asp&eventid=37

FAST Training Teaches You to:

• Recognize the warning signs of attack and avoid threatening situations before they become dangerous
• Avoid violent confrontations by not looking like a victim
• Use verbal skills to diffuse situations before they become violent
• Learn how to protect yourself in hours, not years

You can read more about FAST on our website:

http://www.kravmagaoc.com/index.asp?page=about_fast.asp

If you have any questions, please let us know.

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Krav Maga of Orange County - August 2011

KMOC Kickboxing
Krav Maga of Orange County is happy to announce that Eric Hellberg has joined the KMOC teaching staff. Eric will be heading up our new kickboxing program. His classes will focus on good technique, hard work, and having fun. KMOC is planning to launch noon and evening kickboxing classes starting on September 12, 2011 at both the Irvine and Mission Viejo locations. For days and times, please check the attached file or our schedule program page here: http://www.kravmagaoc.com/schedule.

This new program will be an add-on to your Krav Maga membership but classes be available for FREE to current KMOC members through the month of September. KMOC kickboxing will help you develop your combative skills including kicks, punches, elbows and knees to get you in the best shape of your life.

Kickboxing is open to all levels of experience. 16 oz boxing gloves are required and can be purchased at the studio.

km-X: Krav Maga Kids Program
Krav Maga of Orange County is happy to announce that km-X, our kids and youth self-defense program for ages 8-13 starts on September 12th 2011 at both the Irvine and Mission Viejo locations. The goal of the program is for students to realize that becoming a successful and accomplished person, a true CHAMPION, takes hard work and dedication. Respect, discipline, focus, sportsmanship, teamwork, manners and common sense are just some of the life skills carefully woven into our program.

Through this training program, KMOC instructors will educate your child about the importance of:

• Personal safety
• Making their bodies powerful
• Enriching their minds
• Building strong character
• Creating rewarding experiences

Pre-registration is going on now at www.kravmagaoc.com/kids.

KMOC is committed to offering the highest quality of training to our student community.

Stay tuned for more new and exciting developments in the next few months.  Visit us on our blog www.kravmagaoc.com/blog  and Facebook page.
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Krav Maga of Orange County is happy to announce that Eric Hellberg has joined our teaching staff as the Kickboxing Instructor. Eric is a personal trainer who began his kickboxing career over 12 years ago. He holds several black belt ranks in various martial arts. He has been teaching martial arts since 2004 for 

self-defense and self-preservation. Eric's classes focus on good technique, working hard, and having fun. Krav Maga of Orange County is planning to launch noon and evening kickboxing classes on September 12, 2011 at both the Irvine and Mission Viejo locations.

As a courtesy to our existing students, the classes will be available for free for the month of September. The kickboxing program focuses kicks, punches, elbows and knees to get you in the best shape of your life. You will work hard and learn real life combative techniques. The class is open to all levels of experience. Kickboxing is a great way for everyone from beginners to advance students to work on combat conditioning, while getting in shape and enhancing your skills. 16 oz boxing gloves are required and can be purchased at the studio. The class schedule will be updated shortly on our website at www.kravmagaoc.com/schedule.

This class is considered an add-on. Please check with the instructors for pricing.

KMOC is committed to offering the highest quality of training to its student community. Stay tuned for more new and exciting developments in the next few months.