General Gym Info

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM JOHN & JENNY

Thank you for starting a membership with Rocky Mountain Self Defense & Fitness. We are a small family-run business and we value each and every member.
If we can do anything to help you achieve your goals please let us know. If we can improve in any way we would love to know-how.
Always feel free to contact us directly. Our business cards are at the front desk.
Remember “Small Progress Is Progress”
Owners,
John & Jenny RMSDF Castle Rock

A MESSAGE ABOUT BEING A NEWBIE

https://youtu.be/nhLQqJi92hA

Coach John Office Hours

Office Hours Fridays Noon-4pm
Ask. Clarify. Improve.
Adults, Teens & Parents Schedule Today!
https://calendar.app.google/eRvZJgKGamVTrskU6

✅ Check-In Procedure (Read This Before 1st Class)

1. Check into class at the computer by the FitAid / H2O fridge.
Krav Maga members must track attendance to advance in belt ranks.
We will not check you in — this is your responsibility.
2. Change into clean gym sneakers.
No outside shoes on the mats. Bring a clean pair every session.
3. Store your bag and coat properly.
Use the back hallway or the space behind the heavy bag stations.
Do not block the hallway, front door, or garage door with bags or shoes.
4. Greet new people when they walk in.
We’re a welcoming community. Starting something new is tough — help make it easier for the next person.

Did You Lose Your New Member Welcome Emails?

https://members.rmsdf.com/onboarding-steps/New Member Welcome Info

BAND SOCIAL MEDIA & INFO APP

We have a few ways of getting info out to our members, The biggest is the BAND APP, think facebook for just our gym and nothing else. You get a private message from someone, post a question from the community to answer, and find out if we are closed due to a snowstorm.
PROFILE SET-UP
No Screen Names Your Full Name or First Name & Last Initial Are Required. Any profiles without one of these options will be deleted on 01.01.2022
Get on the group here:
Krav Maga & Citizen Defender: https://band.us/n/afa67729EbL0H
ProjectFit: https://band.us/n/a0a4702cEfo9Q

BAND HOW TO VIDEO: https://youtu.be/XNZki1FBKYs

MESSAGE FOR ADVANCED UPPER BELTS & INSTRUCTORS
  Hey Team. As many of you already know, in the back end of things here at the gym we have been working on an idea to promote better communication between Staff, Instructors, and Students. This is the launch of that idea.
  Many of you already have access to the Instructors Group through the Band app, we are now using the same idea for the whole gym and we need your guys’ help in heading this out. We have divided the schedule into groups, or “Squads”, by class times. Both Students and Instructors will join the Squads for the class times they usually attend/teach, lead and are generally organized by you guys. John and the other full-time staff will be managing and participating as well but we need you guys to be participating and being “hands-on” with the Squads.
  What we are wanting this launch to do is promote better communication throughout the gym as well as give the opportunity for leadership and mentoring of newer students by the more experienced upper belts and Instructors. Both things we have seen benefit students before, and we are excited to see what this will do on a larger scale.
  With the Band app, and in your Squads there are many things you can do, from the group and individual communication, group posts, challenges, and polls. We encourage you all to do some looking into the features of the app. Attached with this message are links to the list of current squads for you to join, as well as YouTube videos for more information on the app.
  Let us know if you guys have any questions about the launch and where we can help.

Band How To Video

https://youtu.be/XNZki1FBKYs

Injury Protocol & Policy for Krav Maga Students

Injury Protocol & Policy for Krav Maga Students
At Rocky Mountain Self Defense & Fitness, your safety and long-term progress are our top priorities. While Krav Maga training is designed to be realistic and effective, it also involves physical intensity, which can occasionally lead to injuries. How you handle these situations is key to your recovery and continued growth as a martial artist.
1. Report the Injury Immediately
Notify your instructor right away if you are injured during class—even if the injury seems minor.
If you are unsure whether it is serious, err on the side of caution and speak to a coach.
In case of a more serious injury, we will follow our emergency response protocol and, if necessary, contact medical personnel.
2. Follow Proper Medical Advice
Seek medical attention if advised or if pain persists after class.
Provide a doctor’s note or clearance before resuming physical activity if required.
3. Stay in the Routine – Watch and Learn
We highly recommend staying in the habit of attending class, even if you cannot physically participate.
Observation is a powerful learning tool. You’ll absorb techniques, corrections, and strategies by watching others.
Stay mentally engaged by taking notes, asking questions, and visualizing yourself performing the techniques.
Maintain your training mindset and routine. Missing weeks of class can stall your progress more than the injury itself.
4. Modified Participation (If Appropriate)
If your injury allows for partial movement (e.g., upper body only), let your instructor know so we can offer safe modifications.
Never “push through” pain or attempt to “tough it out” without approval—this can make things worse.
5. Communicate with Us
Keep your instructor updated on your healing progress.
We’re here to support you and can help tailor your return to training with appropriate intensity and care.

Remember: Injuries are a part of any serious training journey, but how you respond is what sets you apart. Recovery doesn’t have to mean regression.
Stay sharp. Stay engaged. Keep showing up.
— The RMSDF Team

Injury Protocol & Policy for ProjectFit Students

At Rocky Mountain Self Defense & Fitness, we’re committed to helping you build long-term strength, health, and resilience. We understand that injuries can happen—whether in class, during other activities, or from everyday life. How you handle an injury makes all the difference in maintaining progress and preventing setbacks.
1. Communicate With Your Coach
If you’re injured or dealing with pain, let your coach know before class starts.
Whether it’s a sore knee, shoulder strain, or something more serious, we can help you work with your body—not against it.
2. Modify – Don’t Skip
Our #1 recommendation: Modify the workout, don’t skip the workout.
Staying consistent keeps you in the habit, maintains your fitness, and supports healing.
We’re experts at giving safe, effective modifications that keep you moving without aggravating your injury.
3. Listen to Your Body (and Your Coach)
Pain is feedback. If something doesn’t feel right, stop and ask for an alternative.
Don’t try to “tough it out”—it’s not worth the risk of making things worse.
4. Stay Accountable & Consistent
Missing weeks of workouts can derail your momentum. Showing up—even with a modified plan—keeps you on track.
We’ll help you adjust goals and track your progress during recovery.
5. Return to Full Intensity Gradually
When cleared or feeling ready, we’ll guide you in ramping back up safely.
Don’t rush. Long-term fitness is a marathon, not a sprint.

Remember: Being injured doesn’t mean being inactive. It means being smart, staying consistent, and trusting your team.
You’re not alone—we’ve got your back.
— The RMSDF Fitness Coaching Team

NUTRITION & 6 WEEK MEAL PLAN

RMSDF 6 WEEK MEAL PLAN & GUIDE

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As a thank you for being a member @ RMSDF we wanted to provide you with our 6 Week Meal Plan And Guide a $59.99 value

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD:
https://rmsdf.com/projectfit/meal-plans-and-nutrition/Rocky Mountain Self Defense & Fitness 6 Week Paleo Guide Meal Plan

Need Supplements That Don’t SUCK??
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KEEP IT SIMPLE, EAT CLEAN

Keep it simple when choosing your meals. Can you grow it in a garden? Can you hunt it? Whole foods are the best. It’s the Fast Food and Processed Food making America FAT.

LONG TERM SUCCESS

Do you want to succeed over the long term? We see members make significant progress in the 1st few months of training. After that, we see a leveling of in weight loss and body fat loss. You must change your diet if you want long-term success.

THE 80/20 RULE

The 80/20 rule is eating clean 80% of the time and only allowing 20% crap. You can also try eating clean 6 days a week and having one “Cheat Day”. In the hopes of making the cheat day less and less over time.

EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS

We do a lot more than just our daily class schedule!

Birthdays For Kids & Adults

Bring your friends to an RMSDF Birthday Party. We can customize a party to your needs and wants.

Be it kids themed party or an adult party we can make it fun.

CORPORATE EVENTS

We also do Team Building Seminars, Group Demos, Fundraisers, and School Demos.

We love to participate in Community events so let us know if you have one!

FUNDRAISER DONATIONS
Need something for a school or church raffle. Ask Us for a 2 week or 30 day RMSDF Guest Pass $100- 189 value

REFERRAL CREDITS EARN $$

Help Others Benefit

If you know of anyone who could benefit from our Adult Krav Maga / Kids Krav Maga or Project Fit our signature fitness program, we would love a referral from you! Training is always more fun when you have a friend to do it with!

Why
We would rather pay you than Pay FACEBOOK OR GOOGLE

Earn $10 per month they sign up for.
For example, they purchase a 12-month membership. You receive a $120 bill credit when they make their 2nd payment.

CREDIT CARD & PAYMENT UPDATE

Please send us a text message & we will send a secure link to update your card on file.
Castle Rock # 1-720-594-4004

Member Photo | Upload / Change Here

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WHAT DOES SUCK LESS MEAN / ORIGINATE

Suck-Less Video Link
💥 What “Suck Less” Really Means
When people first hear me say Suck Less. Train More. they sometimes think it’s negative. They don’t get it.
It’s not about tearing yourself down. It’s not about beating yourself up. It’s about facing reality, owning the grind, and doing the things that make you a better human being — even when it’s uncomfortable.

It’s Not About Being Perfect
Everybody sucks at something. Maybe it’s eating better, sticking to your workout plan, or showing up consistently to class. I suck at things too. The difference is: I don’t stay stuck there.
That’s the whole point of Suck Less. You don’t have to go from zero to hero overnight. You just have to get a little bit better every day.
Off track with your workouts? Get back on track.
Ate garbage food? Fine, don’t quit — eat better next meal.
Too tired or busy to train? Tell that little voice in your head to shut up and show up anyway.
The world will always throw obstacles at you — work, stress, family, fatigue. Life is busy. But here’s the truth: it’s always going to be busy. If you don’t make your health and training a priority, you’ll wake up one day weaker, unhappier, and unable to protect yourself or your family.

Where Suck Less Came From
The motto goes back years. I had a coach being way too hard on a student — someone older, less athletic, who was grinding and making progress. She held that student to her own personal standard, and I stopped her right there.
I said: “If we’re doing that, then give me your black belt back, because when I got mine, I knew more and trained harder than you did. Should I hold you to my standard?”
She didn’t like that answer — but it made the point. Everyone’s journey is individual. Everyone’s ceiling is different. What matters is progress. If we can help somebody be safer, more capable, and a little more confident than yesterday, that’s winning.
That’s what Suck Less is all about.

Stop Making Excuses
I hear it all the time:
“Work is too busy.”
“I’m too tired.”
“I’ll start next week.”
News flash: life isn’t slowing down. Work will always be busy. Stress will always be there. Something will always come up.
You can choose to keep making excuses, or you can choose to train anyway. Even if it’s just five minutes a day. Block it off on your calendar. Protect that time like your life depends on it — because it does.
Training isn’t just about muscles or belts. It’s about being capable. It’s about living longer, being healthier, keeping depression at bay, and showing up better for your family.

RMSDF POLICY AND RULES

All unexpected closures will be posted on the Band App. Join the Groups Here: Get on the group here:
Krav Maga & Citizen Defender: https://band.us/n/afa67729EbL0H
ProjectFit: https://band.us/n/a0a4702cEfo9Q
BAND HOW TO VIDEO: https://youtu.be/XNZki1FBKYs

We are closed on most national holidays. Please check Band or the info on Gym Tv.
We have figured in three weeks of closures per year into our monthly membership fees.
Snow Closures –Are Posted on the Band App

REMOVE YOUR STREET SHOES WHEN ENTERING THE KRAV MAGA FLOOR. No Street shoes are allowed on the training mats. If you’re wearing your shoes in from the parking lot you will now be required to go barefoot. Please help keep the mats clean, no one likes training in dirt, and whatever else is tracked in from the street. You Must NOT WEAR your training shoes outside!! Please change into your training shoes once you arrive at the gym.
Hand Wraps or RMSDF MMA gloves are required during all punching drills involving pads, mitts or on the heavy bags! No exceptions! (no one wants your DNA on the equipment)
All gear must be purchased in the RMSDF pro shops.
Including all Uniform T-shirts, shorts/pants, fight gear, mma gloves and protective hand wraps.
Student “uniform” must be worn to all Krav Maga classes. KM shirt, pants/shorts?belt and MMA gloves for Krav Maga. Anything found on the online proshop may be worn in classes: https://kravmaga-online.com/ No outside gear/shirts allowed
Any class with only one person attending is subject to cancellation at the instructor’s discretion.
If you are regularly more then 10-15 minutes late for class it is at the Instructor’s discretion to admit you into class.
The warm-up is imperative for conditioning and injury prevention.
We are closed on National Holidays and some Douglas County school vacations.* We have already figured these closings into our monthly tuition pricing.
All membership communications and cancellations must be made in writing or email. **No voicemails or text messages of any sort including social media messages

CLASSROOM ATTIRE AND REQUIRED KRAV MAGA GEAR BY BELT LEVEL
Visitors: Casual Workout Attire, Sneakers*, Water, Towel
White Belt: Krav Gear (Krav Maga T-Shirt and Pants), RMSDF MMA Gloves, Sneakers (optional), Groin Protector and Mouth Piece
Yellow Belt  All of White Belt and Shin Guards, 16 oz Boxing Gloves
Orange Belt:  All of Yellow and Head Gear
Green Belt:  All of the above and Clearsky Training Blade & Training Gun Weapon (in training package) for Green Testing
· All equipment must be purchased at RMSDF.

CLASSROOM ATTIRE PROJECTFIT
Visitors: Casual Workout Attire, Sneakers* & Workout Towel
Students: Your Favorite Fitness Gear, Water, Towel, Sneakers*
*Everyone must change into workout shoes or make sure their shoes are clean, before stepping onto the training floor. Doing Burpees are bad enough, doing them on a dirty floor really sucks. We strive for a clean gym, not a pigsty.
Thank You!

MEMBERSHIPS
All Memberships are a purchase. If you purchased a 12-month membership you are not stuck in a contract. You purchased 12 months of training, just like buying a car. We allow monthly payments with no finance charges. You are responsible to pay regardless of your attendance. Memberships Auto-renew on a month-to-month basis with 30 days written notice & a completed cancelation form. Send an email to info@ RMSDF

✅ Check-In Procedure (Read This Before 1st Class)

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Citizen Defender

Start Your Journey Here – Everything In Krav Maga Apply Here Getting Started Hub.

Safety Protocol

Read Here: https://members.rmsdf.com/members/citizen-defender-safety-protocol/

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✅ Check-In Procedure (Read This Before 1st Class)

No Live WEAPONS IN THE BUILDING! Guns or KNIVES

1. Check into class at the computer by the FitAid / H2O fridge.
Krav Maga members must track attendance to advance in belt ranks.
We will not check you in — this is your responsibility.
2. Change into clean gym sneakers.
No outside shoes on the mats. Bring a clean pair every session.
3. Store your bag and coat properly.
Use the back hallway or the space behind the heavy bag stations.
Do not block the hallway, front door, or garage door with bags or shoes.
4. Greet new people when they walk in.
We’re a welcoming community. Starting something new is tough — help make it easier for the next person.

How Learning Works Here

Early on, it’s normal to want answers before action. That’s human. But self-defense doesn’t work that way.
In the beginning, we prioritize repetition over explanation. Understanding helps, but it’s a small part of skill development. Real progress comes from continued practice — especially when things feel awkward, rushed, or unclear.
You’ll hear coaches answer one question and then say, “Now let’s get reps.” That’s intentional. Learning happens through experience, not perfection.
Confusion means you’re learning.
Reps turn confusion into capability.

The ClearSky System

Everything you train here follows a structured framework called the ClearSky Self Defense & Fighting System.⬅️PDF’s
That system includes:
Threat Response Zones
Combative Distance Framework
5 Stages of Violent Crime
Legal Elements of Self-Defense
Progressive Resistance Model
You’ll experience it live on the mat first.
If you ever want deeper breakdowns, video modules, and structured progression outside of class, ClearSky.Training is available as an optional extended learning platform.
Misc Videos Can be Found On Our Main Technique YouTube Channel Youtube CST
No pressure.
Train first. Build the foundation.

ColoradoConcealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

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Colorado Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/co-gun-laws/#recRestricted

Coach John Office Hours

Coach John Office Hours
Office Hours Fridays Noon-4pm
Ask. Clarify. Improve.
Adults, Teens & Parents Schedule Today!
https://calendar.app.google/eRvZJgKGamVTrskU6

ProjectFit Info

OUR THEORY

PROJECT FIT – REDEFINING FITNESS
A PATH TO LIFELONG FITNESS & WELLNESS.

Be consistent
Work all aspects of fitness. Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Cardiovascular Endurance, Flexibility, Body Fat Composition
Eat real food
Do exercise you “don’t like” It will make you BETTER.
We can all work functional movements at any age. Scaling a movement is perfectly ok!
Check You Ego’s Ladies & Gentleman.https://youtu.be/WHshrkNSzSc

ProjectFit Training Hub

The Mindset To Succeed 💪 The ProjectFit Hub

✅ Check-In Procedure (Read This Before 1st Class)

PROJECT FIT WORKOUT OF THE DAY

Find the daily workout here: https://members.rmsdf.com/pf-wod/
Just don’t be a cherry-picker, Do things you don’t like it will make you better!
You can always scale back your intensity on any given workout. Just let the coach know you are sore, injured etc. and they will help you. We would rather see you than not.

ProjectFit Sneakers – What To Wear & NOT To Wear

You Should Wear Cross Training Sneakers NOT RUNNING SHOES – Wearing Running shoes is a GREAT way to sprain an ankle or suffer a knee injury. REMINDER Change into your workout sneakers once you arrive at the gym –

TRAVEL OR HOME WORKOUTS

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GYM OR TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN?
NOW YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE TO MISS YOUR WOD.
Check Out Our Youtube Channel Here For Lot’s Of Ideas
CLICK HERE FOR RMSDF YOUTUBE AT HOME WORKOUTS

Here is one example https://youtu.be/urYz45wj_fY

Gym Gear

Get Gym swag from t-shirts, yoga pants, hoodies and more. https://shop.rmsdf.com/

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Coach John Office Hours

Office Hours Fridays Noon-4pm
Ask. Clarify. Improve.
Adults, Teens & Parents Schedule Today!
https://calendar.app.google/eRvZJgKGamVTrskU6

ProjectFit Training Hub

The Mindset To Succeed 💪 The ProjectFit Hub

Adult / Teen Krav Maga Info

Start Your Journey Here – Getting Started Hub. You Must Go Here APAP 🧠

YOUR FIRST 90 DAYS IN KRAV MAGA

https://members.rmsdf.com/members/phase-1-first-90-days/

Welcome to Adult Krav Maga Training at RMSDF

https://members.rmsdf.com/welcome-to-adult-krav-maga-training-at-rmsdf/

✅ Check-In Procedure (Read This Before 1st Class)

KRAV MAGA GEAR & EQUIPMENT

ALL GEAR MUST BE PURCHASED FROM OUR PRO SHOP
There are No EXCEPTIONS! If you purchased something from Amazon that is the same brand IE REVGEAR, we will not allow it in the gym. We have a record of every financial purchase made at the gym and the online stores. Support Local, Support YOUR Gym. Amazon Can Not Teach You, Krav Maga!
GIFT IDEAS OR SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT
If you want something we do not stock from Revgear we can get it for you as a special order Just ask.
From Heavy Bags to higher-end MMA gloves. We can offer it to you at a discounted rate.
NEED A NEW SHIRT?
Everything from Yoga pants, shorts, rash guards, and duffel bags.
RMSDF Store: https://shop.rmsdf.com/
SHOP CLEARSKY: https://shop.clearsky.training/

REQUIRED GEAR PER BELT RANK
Basic Belt Levels
All can be found at the gym. We order headgear per hat size/head circumference
YELLOW BELTS are required to have 16oz sparring gloves, MMA shin guards & a mouthpiece.
Camo Belts are required to have headgear.
Intermediate & Advanced Belt Levels
Stick, Training Hand Gun or Sirt Pistol
& a training long gun
RedBelt: Clearsky Defender The KRAV MAGA Training Knife & Training Blade Coach John Uses & Designed!

KRAV MAGA SHOES- What To Wear & NOT To Wear
You Should Wear Cross Training Sneakers NOT RUNNING SHOES – Wearing Running shoes is a GREAT way to sprain an ankle or suffer a knee injury. REMINDER Change into your workout sneakers once you arrive at the gym

BEING A GOOD TRAINING PARTNER & STUDENT

Martial Arts Training Etiquette
https://youtu.be/jIMND_Usps4
#1 Be consistent
#2 Check your ego
# 3 Let the instructors do their job – you are not the coach be careful of being too”Helpful” We believe in reps. It takes 1000’s of reps to become a black belt. Even if your partner only gets 1 or 2 steps. Its better that they keep repeating those, instead of you coaching them on the next step.
KRAV MAGA 101
Krav Maga is a self-defense system developed by the Israeli army. In Hebrew, Krav Maga literally means “contact combat.” Developed by Hungarian boxer and wrestler Imi Lichtenfeld in the 1930s, the system was first used by Israeli underground paramilitary organizations such as Haganah. When Israel became an official country in 1948, Lichtenfeld was appointed Chief Instructor and Combat Trainer for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since then, Krav Maga has spread, and it’s now practiced in over 30 countries around the world. At first view, Krav Maga may look like a martial art, but it’s actually a form of combat with no rules and no limitations. Martial arts such as Judo, Karate, and even wrestling are considered sports; Krav Maga, on the other hand, is a regulated form of combat. In fact, the point of Krav Maga is to take the enemy down as quickly as possible. Some instructors of Krav Maga explain it as “the art of going home alive,” which means doing whatever it takes to go home.
PRINCIPLES OF KRAV MAGA:
Neutralize the threat
Avoid injury
Defend and Counter Attack Simultaneously
Use the body’s natural reflexes-
Strike any vulnerable areas
Use any tool or object nearby
Do whatever it takes to go HOME!
KRAV MAGA & FIGHT CLASS RULES & ETIQUETTE

Always show respect to your instructor, training partners, and fellow human beings.
Respect in training means: do not seek to harm fellow students physically or emotionally. Respect also means that you must train seriously and hard enough for you and your partner to improve his or her skill, conditioning, and fighting spirit. Not giving your best during training detracts from both you and your partner’s experience.
What happens on the mat stays on the mat
Tap before it hurts
Do not strike joints, we kick low but nobody needs a blown-out knee
Use control & technique before muscle
Fingernails and toenails must be clipped to avoid scratches
No food is permitted on the mats, drinks are allowed
Absolutely no street shoes on the Krav Maga mats.
All students must wear fight gear approved by RMSDF
Wear a clean uniform and bathe, nobody wants to partner with a smelly person
Show respect to each other. For example, before you spar you should touch gloves, bow, or give each other a nod of respect. Similarly, before you, roll/grapple shake hands or“knuckle touch”.
Accidents and injuries happen and usually come as a result of impatience. Don’t be greedy. Slow down. Ask questions. Ask for help. Upward progression in technique, strength, speed and ability WILL COME. Listen to your Coach.
Do not talk while the instructor is talking. It is disrespectful to those who are trying to learn and to the instructor.
If your partner is being overly enthusiastic or acting in a manner that makes you uncomfortable ask them to stop/slow down. If they don’t notify your instructor. Please remember not everyone wants to train t a million miles an hour
Remember if you look after your partner they will look after you

https://youtu.be/jIMND_Usps4

HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT

NEW 2023: https://youtu.be/5tzFqADzfCE
OLD: https://youtu.be/bwrfeRCLhFs

KRAV MAGA SHOES- What To Wear & NOT To Wear

THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET – ADULTS

https://youtu.be/WztLzW8AkWw

WHAT IS THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET?

Throw Down The Gauntlet Is Krav Maga Belt testing RMSDF style. Look at it as a challenge just like doing a 5k, climbing a 14teener, or doing a tough mudder. It is where you prove to yourself you know your Krav Maga techniques.

Requirements:

To move from White belt to Yellow belt the Requirements are:
20 classes and 3 months of training
Basic combative knowledge – only what has been covered in the monthly rotations, starting the 1st month of your training
Basic Self Defense – only what has been covered in the monthly rotations, starting the 1st month of your training

See the CLEARSKY.TRAINING for Basic Level Videos
https://clearsky.training/

Basic techniques can also be found under the monthly rotations. https://rmsdf.com/krav-maga-belt-levels/
SIGN UP
We schedule our testing dates a whole year in advance so to give you extra time to make sure you can attend.
Testing dates can be found on Band & the next upcoming test here: https://members.rmsdf.com/members/testing-throw-down-the-gauntlet-sign-up-page/

Testing Fees
Yellow, Orange & Camo $100
Green & Blue $150
Brown & Red $200
Black Belt $1500 Pre-Paid Peaceful Warrior Fee $750

ADVANCED TESTING MESSAGE 5.3.21
https://youtu.be/v7NF008RrgI

Punch Combos 1-4

Make sure you know combo’s 1-4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOVSThxiHOk&list=PLIbOiafI1-_9lbtcnI2zXlrgBgLWTwusK&index=2&t=0s

https://youtu.be/xOVSThxiHOk?list=PLIbOiafI1-_9lbtcnI2zXlrgBgLWTwusK

Martial Arts Training Etiquette

How Learning Works Here

MONTHLY ROTATIONS – WHAT ARE WE DOING THIS MONTH?

https://members.rmsdf.com/members/krav-maga-belt-levels/

The ClearSky System

Everything you train here follows a structured framework called the ClearSky Self Defense & Fighting System. ⬅️PDF’s
That system includes:
Threat Response Zones
Combative Distance Framework
5 Stages of Violent Crime
Legal Elements of Self-Defense
Progressive Resistance Model
You’ll experience it live on the mat first.
If you ever want deeper breakdowns, video modules, and structured progression outside of class, ClearSky.Training is available as an optional extended learning platform. Misc Videos Can be Found On Our Main Technique YouTube Channel Youtube CST
No pressure.
Train first. Build the foundation.

Time In Basic Belts

https://members.rmsdf.com/krav-maga-belt-levels/

A Quick Intro To What Is The Peaceful Warrior Project Membership

https://youtu.be/3KxKGc8Js0E

Coach John Office Hours

Office Hours Fridays Noon-4pm
Ask. Clarify. Improve.
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PARENTS KIDS KRAV MAGA INFO

HOW TO TIE YOUR BELT

NEW 2023: https://youtu.be/5tzFqADzfCE
OLD: https://youtu.be/bwrfeRCLhFs

✅ Check-In Procedure (Read This Before 1st Class)

Kids Training Hub – How To Guide For Parents

Help Your Child On The Journey➡️ Kids Training Hub

YOUR Childs FIRST 90 DAYS IN KRAV MAGA

https://members.rmsdf.com/what-to-expect-for-kids-parents/

WHY ARE WE HERE & PRINCIPLES OF BLACK BELT

https://youtu.be/ZEO7mvwBAyY

KIDS KRAV MAGA CLASS STARTS WITH:
# 1 WHY ARE WE HERE?
“To Build A Strong Mind & A Strong Body”
#2 WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES OF BLACK BELT
MODESTY:
FREEDOM FROM BOASTFULNESS; SIMPLICITY
COURTESY:
TO BE POLITE TO ONE ANOTHER AND SHOW
RESPECT TO EVERYONE
INTEGRITY:
HONESTY; KNOWING RIGHT FROM WRONG
AND DOING RIGHT
PERSEVERANCE:
NEVER GIVE UP “TO PERSIST IN IDEA, PURPOSE,
OR TASK DESPITE OBSTACLES”
SELF CONTROL:
TO CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS AND ACTIONS
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT:
INCAPABLE OF BEING DEFEATED; CAN DO ATTITUDE;
TO IMPART COURAGE & DETERMINATION.
#3 WHO ARE WE?
PEACEFUL WARRIORS!!!

A Message to Teen Parents

https://members.rmsdf.com/a-message-to-teen-parents/

A Message On Belt Levels & Promotions In the Kids & T-N-T Krav Maga Program

https://youtu.be/fhKxEfzX_8Q

https://youtu.be/I9wiGQNdxnc

Monthly Rotations & Techniques

Kids Krav Maga Belt Testing
These are the minimum requirements for Youth & Teen belt advancement. They will be covering the monthly rotations, any technique with a “B” is basic belt level knowledge. By the end of Orange Belt testing for Camo they should know all of the basic techniques per the rotations covered from the start of their training.

Yellow Belt Minimum Requirements
Combos 1-4
Front Kick
Knee Strike
360 Degree Defense
Arm Bar Choke From Behind
Basic Clinch Skills ( krav wall,over & under hooks)
Backwards Fall
Front Kick From The Guard

Orange Belt Minimum Requirements
Round Kick
Defensive Kick – Front, side & back
Inside defenses
Front Kick Defense ( leg & Hand defense)
All Chokes (front, side & behind)
Chokes With a push
Forward & Side Fall
Trap & Roll Series – Punches, front choke, headlock & Arms pinned

Camo Belt Minimum Requirements
Kicks From The Ground – Front-Side & Round Kicks
All Advancing Kicks Front-Side & Back Kicks
Clinch Fighting Dumps, Trip & Take Downs
Outside defense vs. str. Punches
Inside defense vs Straight Punches With Counter Attacks
All Bear Hugs Front & Back arms Free & Pinned
Headlock from the Side Stand Up & Ground
Forward & Backwards Rolls
Sprawling Defense
Monthly Rotations & Techniques

KIDS TESTING

KIDS TESTING
https://youtu.be/CZwVDIoMoa4
https://youtu.be/CZwVDIoMoa4

Kids Evaluation Months – Belts Awarded The 1st Week Of The Following Month
March. 2026 — Invitation Only
June 2026 — Invitation Only
Sept. 2026 — Invitation Only
Dec. 2026 — Invitation Only
https://youtu.be/CZwVDIoMoa4

Kids Krav Maga Belt Testing
These are the minimum requirements for Youth & Teen belt advancement. They will be covering the monthly rotations, any technique with a “B” is basic belt level knowledge. By the end of Orange Belt testing for Camo they should know all of the basic techniques per the rotations covered from the start of their training. Monthly Rotations & Techniques

Yellow Belt Requirements
Combos 1-4
Front Kick
Knee Strike
360 Degree Defense
Arm Bar Choke From Behind
Basic Clinch Skills ( krav wall,over & under hooks)
Backwards Fall
Front Kick From The Guard

Orange Belt
Round Kick
Defensive Kick – Front, side & back
Inside defenses
Front Kick Defense ( leg & Hand defense)
All Chokes (front, side & behind)
Chokes With a push
Forward & Side Fall
Trap & Roll Series – Punches, front choke, headlock & Arms pinned

Camo Belt
Kicks From The Ground – Front-Side & Round Kicks
All Advancing Kicks Front-Side & Back Kicks
Clinch Fighting Dumps, Trip & Take Downs
Outside defense vs. str. Punches
Inside defense vs Straight Punches With Counter Attacks
All Bear Hugs Front & Back arms Free & Pinned
Headlock from the Side Stand Up & Ground
Forward & Backwards Rolls
Sprawling Defense

Monthly Rotations & Techniques

BEING A GOOD TRAINING PARTNER & STUDENT

https://youtu.be/jIMND_Usps4
#1 Be consistent
#2 Check your ego
# 3 Let the instructors do their job – you are not the coach be careful of being too”Helpful” We believe in reps. It takes 1000’s of reps to become a black belt. Even if your partner only gets 1 or 2 steps. Its better that they keep repeating those, instead of you coaching them on the next step.
KRAV MAGA 101
Krav Maga is a self-defense system developed by the Israeli army. In Hebrew, Krav Maga literally means “contact combat.” Developed by Hungarian boxer and wrestler Imi Lichtenfeld in the 1930s, the system was first used by Israeli underground paramilitary organizations such as Haganah. When Israel became an official country in 1948, Lichtenfeld was appointed Chief Instructor and Combat Trainer for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since then, Krav Maga has spread, and it’s now practiced in over 30 countries around the world. At first view, Krav Maga may look like a martial art, but it’s actually a form of combat with no rules and no limitations. Martial arts such as Judo, Karate, and even wrestling are considered sports; Krav Maga, on the other hand, is a regulated form of combat. In fact, the point of Krav Maga is to take the enemy down as quickly as possible. Some instructors of Krav Maga explain it as “the art of going home alive,” which means doing whatever it takes to go home.
PRINCIPLES OF KRAV MAGA:
Neutralize the threat
Avoid injury
Defend and Counter Attack Simultaneously
Use the body’s natural reflexes-
Strike any vulnerable areas
Use any tool or object nearby
Do whatever it takes to go HOME!
KRAV MAGA & FIGHT CLASS RULES & ETIQUETTE

Always show respect to your instructor, training partners, and fellow human beings.
Respect in training means: do not seek to harm fellow students physically or emotionally. Respect also means that you must train seriously and hard enough for you and your partner to improve his or her skill, conditioning, and fighting spirit. Not giving your best during training detracts from both you and your partner’s experience.
What happens on the mat stays on the mat
Tap before it hurts
Do not strike joints, we kick low but nobody needs a blown-out knee
Use control & technique before muscle
Fingernails and toenails must be clipped to avoid scratches
No food is permitted on the mats, drinks are allowed
Absolutely no street shoes on the Krav Maga mats.
All students must wear fight gear approved by RMSDF
Wear a clean uniform and bathe, nobody wants to partner with a smelly person
Show respect to each other. For example, before you spar you should touch gloves, bow, or give each other a nod of respect. Similarly, before you, roll/grapple shake hands or“knuckle touch”.
Accidents and injuries happen and usually come as a result of impatience. Don’t be greedy. Slow down. Ask questions. Ask for help. Upward progression in technique, strength, speed and ability WILL COME. Listen to your Coach.
Do not talk while the instructor is talking. It is disrespectful to those who are trying to learn and to the instructor.
If your partner is being overly enthusiastic or acting in a manner that makes you uncomfortable ask them to stop/slow down. If they don’t notify your instructor. Please remember not everyone wants to train t a million miles an hour
Remember if you look after your partner they will look after you

https://youtu.be/jIMND_Usps4

Punch Combos 1-4

Make sure you know combo’s 1-4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOVSThxiHOk&list=PLIbOiafI1-_9lbtcnI2zXlrgBgLWTwusK&index=2&t=0s

https://youtu.be/xOVSThxiHOk?list=PLIbOiafI1-_9lbtcnI2zXlrgBgLWTwusK

MONTHLY ROTATIONS – WHAT ARE WE DOING THIS MONTH?

https://members.rmsdf.com/krav-maga-belt-levels/

YOUTH & TEEN AGE DIVISIONS

Age Divisions are just a rough guideline please see Coach John about moving your child up to an older age group. Thanks

The ClearSky Self Defense & Fighting System

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