** Attendees must fill out, print, sign and bring to the workshop:
Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk
Training workshop by former Israeli IDF trainer and Champion "Raz Chen"
Raz Chen is an internationally respected Krav Maga expert and tactical self-defense strategist with over 20 years of experience. Trained in Israel under Master Gabi Noah and certified at the Wingate Institute, he served as a combatant in the IDF’s Kfir Brigade before becoming a senior military Krav Maga instructor and leading the IDF’s Krav Maga program.
He trained over 10,000 soldiers, including elite units such as Lotar Counter-Terrorism, the Oketz K-9 Unit, and U.S. Marines, and authored the Kfir Brigade’s combatives curriculum.
Now based in the U.S., he is the Founder and CEO of AVIIR Self Defense and a leader in community-focused security training, working with organizations including the Community Security Service (CSS) and Guardian Self Defense. Learn more at aviir.net.
Program Structure
12:15 PM: Arrival / Check-in
12:30 PM: Part 1 - Interactive Presentation & Discussion (1 hour)
Situational awareness
ABCs of Krav Maga
Psychology of self-defense: prevention, de-escalation, and setting boundaries
Timeline of violence
Use-of-force considerations, etc.
1:30 PM: Part 2 - Fundamentals of Krav Maga (1 hour) (Optional)
Functional warm-up
Introduction to / fundamentals of Krav Maga
Fight stance / movement
Basic combatives: striking and blocking/deflecting, etc.
2:30 PM: Part 3 - Applied Training & Scenarios (1.5 hours)(Optional)
Practical defensive techniques based on common assault scenarios
Partner drills and controlled simulations
Aware & Prepared Practical Self-Defense
Krav Maga Seminar
By Special invitation to our Community Security Leaders
Sunday, April 26
12:30 - 4:00 pm
Please Register Here by April 15th! (so we can be sure to plan accordingly for this very special and critical training opportunity!)
This workshop is designed for all levels of experience and fitness. Whether you are highly active or new to physical training, you will be able to participate in a way that feels both accessible and appropriately challenging”.
We will begin with an interactive discussion on awareness, prevention, and decision-making under pressure, then transition into hands-on training focused on instinctive, effective techniques grounded in Krav Maga principles.
The training is practical, adaptable, and intentionally paced. You are encouraged to work at your own level, with options to increase intensity or scale back as needed.
You can expect:
- A mix of discussion and movement
- Clear, step-by-step instruction
- Partner drills in a controlled environment
- Practical skills that rely on instinct
- Opportunities to practice threat evaluation and response under pressure
What to Bring / Wear:
- Clean indoor/gym shoes
- Dress in comfortable/fitness style clothing
- Water bottle
- Hair ties (if applicable)
- Any personal medical supports you may need (brace, inhaler, etc.)
You do not need any prior training or specialized equipment–just come ready to learn! (learn at your own pace/comfort level, We will have multiple instructors and Highly encourage at people of ALL LEVELS to participate!)
** Attendees must fill out, print, sign and bring to the workshop:
Thank you to Tonya Peters for her partnership, support to the community and use of her amazing training studio in Holden: https://forcedefenseandfitness.com/
Tonya is the Lead instructor and owner of Force Defense & Fitness located in Holden, MA.
