Craig DeRuisseau's Blog, page 2
March 23, 2015
Applying Self-Defense Thinking to Shows and Movies
Since I started training in Krav Maga a few years ago, I find myself engaging in a fun and educational activity. While watching fights break out on TV or in the movies I’d be thinking about what a particular character did well or maybe what they should/could have done differently for potentially a better outcome. I am thinking […]
December 29, 2014
Fuel Choices
It doesn't take many classes to realize that Krav Maga training is a very high-intensity activity. Without proper nutrition prior to class -- and many times, boosts of energy during class --it is all too easy to "bonk", or "hit the wall". This post talks about the various options you can explore to avoid running out of fuel in the tank.
December 28, 2014
A Brief Note About “The Cosby Quote”
It deeply saddens me to see the allegations coming Bill Cosby’s way about his alleged misconduct during the past several decades. If true — and it would certainly seem like at least a large part of the allegations are, given the sheer number of women coming forward to speak out against him — it is […]
December 7, 2014
Black Belt Achieved!
Well, after 3 and a half years of hard training (including 6 intensive months of Boot Camp) I passed my third and final test yesterday for my first degree Black Belt! And here we are on the right. Yes, that is a bit of blood near the collar of my shirt from sparring (mashed nose […]
November 14, 2014
A Vivid Imagination
One topic that gets little to no attention when talking about Krav Maga training is the role of imagination. I mean, as in imagining being attacked, being the Attacker, and so on. All of these roles involve having a good imagination and “playing along” or else the person being the Defender is not applying their training […]
August 8, 2014
My 3-Year Retrospective
Long Way to Go, Gratitude, Thinking/Not Thinking, and Taking it Off The past June I passed my three-year milestone. My training is now a toddler, almost out of diapers. Boy, time flies when you’re laying in groin kicks, doesn’t it? Three years of Krav Maga have gone by performing countless clinches, punches, kicks, breakfalls, knees, elbows, […]
July 17, 2014
Qualities in Krav Maga
Here is some very interesting data based on a poll I published a few years ago. What are your thoughts?
‘Kindle’ vs. ‘Printed Book’ Poll
I am in the process of putting together another book as well as considering moving my “What to Expect When Starting Krav Maga” Guide to a printed format. At this point I am completely ignorant of what current sentiments are around Kindles. I am a die-hard printed book guy myself but do own a Kindle […]
July 15, 2014
Setting Your Goals
This is a really interesting video by Tony Robbins about setting goals (it’s a playlist of 35 minutes but very much worth it). He released it a few years ago around New Years as a motivational message to help people keep their resolutions but it’s just as relevant throughout the rest of the year. One […]
June 6, 2014
Fear and Krav Maga
Recently I was given the opportunity to post an article on the blog over at the Krav Maga Institute. In return, today’s post is courtesy of Josh Greenwood. Fear by Josh Greenwood At some point in all of our lives we’ve experienced this dreaded feeling. It’s creeped up on us, surprised us, and even punched us right […]
