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Tuesday, 07 September 2010

Mr. Kapoor as Head Instructor & Director of China, Nepal, Bhutan, India, Singapore, Sri-Lanka, Austr

Mr. Kapoor as Head Instructor & Director of China, Nepal, Bhutan, India, Singapore, Sri-Lanka, Australia, New Zealand & Thailand (My Original Blog Post: http://vickykapoor.com/delhi/asia-head-instructor/) It give us great pleasure to announce that Mr. Vikram Kapoor, Director & Chief Instructor of Krav Maga India has been appointed as the Head Instructor and Director of China, Nepal, Bhutan, India, Singapore, Sri-Lanka, Australia, New Zealand and Thailand by International Krav Maga Federation.

To add to this rare and hard earned achievement, he has also been appointed the Executive Director for Business Development for International Krav Maga Federation in South Far-east Asia.

This is a great day for all Krav Maga practitioners in India and all the students and instructors who have have had the privilege of training under Mr. Kapoor.

Friday, 02 July 2010

Deccan Chronical :: Krav Maga for Health
Deccan Chronical :: Krav Maga for Health (My Original Blog Post: http://vickykapoor.com/delhi/krav-maga-health/)
Have you ever wondered what’s the secret behind Jennifer Lopez’ slim figure, or speculated about the formula behind Kareena Kapoor’s fit body?

Now you have the answer. It is the popular Israeli combat technique Krav Maga, blended with effective workouts, that is keeping these celebrities fit and trim.

Not only the ladies, suave Abhay Deol has resorted to this combat workout to look fit in his upcoming venture.

Krav Maga, a form of close-range Israeli combat, was once a form of street fighting and has now evolved into a full-fledged workout which is practised across the world.

Vicky Kapoor, director and chief instructor of Krav Maga India, explains, “Krav Maga helps you burn upto 800 calories per hour. Another variation uses various power drills, which help strengthen the joints and muscles. Apart from that, it helps in toning muscles and strengthening bones. In short, it strengthens and tones every part of the body.”

Regular practice of Krav Maga ensures cardio endurance, muscle endurance and improves the natural reflexes. It not only makes you physically strong, it also prepares you mentally.

“This form of combat makes you more confident and ensures that you are capable of handling any situation that may require physical exertion beyond regular usage and also helps in dealing with stress under pressure. It is mainly because you are trained to react beyond the normal,” says Vicky.

As the drill optimises the natural reflexes of the body, one has to be careful about certain factors during the workout. “Make sure that you do it under the guidance of an experienced trainer who takes care of all the safety norms to ensure that there are no injuries. If you have any weakness, don’t hide it from the trainer because as the level progresses the combat exercises become more intense,” explains Vicky.

Like any other workouts, warm-up and cool-down sessions are a must for this form too.

TIPS TO NOTe

Do’s
- Maintain safety during the training ensures an injury-free regime.
- Drills take advantage of natural reflexes
- Learn defence and attack in the minimum time required.
- Use the human body’s vulnerable spots.
- Use the body’s natural weapons as well as ordinary objects that may be close at hand.
- Inform the trainer about any injuries or weakness.
Don’ts
- Wear clothes or footwear that prevents ease in training. For example, don’t wear clothes that are too tight or too loose.
- Train without hydrating the body properly or not drinking. enough water.
Mr Vicky's Training + Test in Bangalore, Chennai & Mumbai

Mr Vicky's Training + Test in Bangalore, Chennai & Mumbai (My Original Blog Post: http://vickykapoor.com/news/city-training/)
Mr. Vicky Kapoor, Chief Instructor of Ultimate Krav Maga in India will be visiting three cities to conduct training and test for the Krav Maga practitioners there. This is a perfect opportunity for freshers and other martial artist to learn from a Indian living legend. Plus, its grading time for all the senior practitioners, so come and inquire about the workshop details from your city instructors / directors.

Workshops in Bangalore

Dates: 17 Saturday -18 Sunday July 2010

Timing: 8:30 AM onwards

Location: We meet in Richmond Town center and shift from there to another location.

Workshop in Chennai

Dates: 24-25 July 2010.

Timing: Will be declared soon.

Locations: Will be declared soon.

Workshop in Mumbai

- In August (Dates to be finalized)

Tuesday, 01 June 2010

Bangalore Mirror :: Auto-cracy
Bangalore Mirror :: Auto-cracy (My Original Blog Post: http://vickykapoor.com/bangalore/auto-crazy/)
What do you do when autodrivers abuse you roundly when you refuse to pay one-and-a-half? We get expert suggestions

Use a book as a weapon: Krav Maga

Frank J ‘Wolf’, Krav Maga practitioner: "First, don’t get scared. If you are, don’t show it because that would only encourage the harasser to get more aggressive. The idea is to get out of the spat without hassles. Have numbers of friends and family on speed dial."

"Also make sure that you have something in your hand like a pen or even a magazine, so that you can hit the autodriver if he tries to attack you."

Mahalakshmi Prabhakaran

A couple of days back, one of our reporters was at the receiving end of the infamous rude behaviour of a Bengaluru autodriver. She was verbally abused and physically manhandled because she refused to pay him the exorbitant excess fare he was demanding. Our otherwise brave reporter was shaken a bit though she stood her ground.

This is not an uncommon scene in the city. A dip-stick survey threw up the following, common instances of bad behaviour by autodrivers, as experienced by the passengers.
- Demanding excess fare.
- Hurling profanities on being refused to pay the excess fare.
- When you tell them you will report them to the cops, they retort saying, they are not afraid and continue abusing the passenger.
- Tampering with the meter and refusing to accept that the meter has been tampered with.
- Charging a passenger extra only because he/she happens to be a non-Kannadiga.
- Abusing the passenger for being a non-Kannadiga.
- Making indecent overtures and gestures at women passengers.
- Refusing to ferry the passenger to the destination of his choice.
Sometimes, the passengers are so shell-shocked by an autodriver’s uncouth manners that they don’t react immediately. How does one deal with this menace? What does one do with errant auto drivers?

Bangalore Mirror asked around for suggestions and here’re some of the answers we got:

Shrinivas Murthy, president, Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union, said: “When you board an auto, see if the driver’s got the display card. If you don’t see it, don’t take that auto. Next, if you find that his meter is wrong or he is talking rudely or harassing

you, simply note down the serial number on the display card and report him.

And what does one do when the autorickshaw driver refuses to go where you want to go? "Don’t wait for them to agree to go where you want to. Instead, board the auto, take down the DL number and tell him where you want to go. He will quietly go where you want to, Murthy said.

Call the control room

Girish, Assistant Sub Inspector of Police, said: "Call the control room number in front of the autodriver. All you need to do is give us your name and the auto registration number. We will immediately file a complaint and take action. Not only will he be fined, we will also recover the excess amount he has charged from you."

Use a book as a weapon: Krav Maga

Frank J ‘Wolf’, Krav Maga practitioner: "First, don’t get scared. If you are, don’t show it because that would only encourage the harasser to get more aggressive. The idea is to get out of the spat without hassles. Have numbers of friends and family on speed dial."

"Also make sure that you have something in your hand like a pen or even a magazine, so that you can hit the autodriver if he tries to attack you."

Assaulting a woman is serious

Demanding additional fare is a violation under road transport laws but harassing a woman and grabbing her hand is a more serious offence punishable under the IPC. In this instance, you should immediately note down the vehicle number and report it to the nearest police station. We are planning and are in talks to have low-cost cab drivers so that we can control the autodriver menace.

— Bhaskar Rao, Commissioner for Transport & Road Safety, Bangalore

Don’t panic: You don’t have to pay more than what the meter shows. And you shouldn’t get scared. Note the details on the display card so that you can complain to the police. You can also take help from another autodriver.

Parameshwar, autodriver for 20 years

Just keep going

If he demands more, just sit in the auto and ask him to keep driving (no matter how far you’ve to go for this) till you sight a traffic cop or a police station. (And then report him).

Nazir Hussain, auto driver for 12 years

Helplines

Central Traffic Control Room: 2294 3663. They register complaints for Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park, Vyalikaval, High Grounds areas

Traffic Control Room West: 22943030.

Traffic Control Room East: 2294 3131. They register complaints for Madivala, Indiranagar, Koramangala, M G Road areas.

Easy Auto: 9844112233. Save this number right away. Call to register complaints and also to ask for an auto between 7 am to 10 pm. You need to give them the auto registration number, driver's name and your name and number.

Monday, 24 May 2010

September 2010, New Delhi, Civilian Instructor (Part 1-3), & other Courses
September 2010, New Delhi, Civilian Instructor (Part 1-3), & other Courses (My Original Blog Post: http://vickykapoor.com/courses/cic1/)
If you are interested in 1) Learning and teaching Krav Maga to civilians for self defence or 2) Want to learn for your own protection or 3) Train with instructors from Israel in an intensive course and increase your knowledge of this system, given below is the information on the Civilian Instructor Course and other useful courses. Please read the whole post.

Sign-up, Learn n' Train with living legends of Krav-Maga.

IMPORTANT: To join please submit the total fees (non-refundable) to booking a place for the course.

To book a seat, remit 100% of the fee immediately. (This fee will be non-refundable).

This schedule, place & prices may change without prior notice. Please call us before coming over to confirm the iternary.

Course: Civilian Instructor Course (Part I, II, III)

Note: For all freshers & practitioners

Dates: September 2010

Time: Will inform

Fee: Rs. 23,000/- + Rs. 2369/- (10.3% service tax) = Rs. 25,369/- per part

Prices & time may change without notice.

Course: Children Self Defense Instructor Course

Note: Only for registered Krav Maga Instructors

Dates: September 2010

Time: Will inform

Fee: Rs. 5,000/- inclusive of 10.3% service tax

Prices & time may change without notice.

Course: (VIP) Third Party Protection Workshop

Note: For all freshers & practitioners

Dates: September 2010

Time: Will inform

Fee: Rs. 5,000/- inclusive of 10.3% service tax

Prices & time may change without notice.

Refresher Course

Note: Only for registered Krav Maga Instructors

Dates: Any three days of the course

Time: 9 AM - 5 PM

Fee: Rs. Rs. 3000/- + Rs. 309/- (10.3% service tax) = Rs. 3,309

Prices & time may change without notice.

Photo Gallery of past courses:

15 Aug. 09 :: Civilian Instructor Course New Delhi

26, April 09 :: Krav Maga Civilian Instructor Course in New Delhi by Krav Maga India

16 Nov. 08 :: Krav Maga Civilian Instructor Course, New Delhi

25 July 08 :: Civilian Instructor Course in New Delhi by Krav Maga India

How to pay and bank details:

100% advance payment, on cancellation this is non-refundable.

You can pay the fee is payable either by DD/ cheque or bank transfer.

Name of Company: Ultimate Tactical & Combat Pvt Ltd.

Name of Bank: Standard Chartered Bank

Address of Bank: E-26, Saket, New Delhi – 110017

Account Number: 533-0-500452-7

Swift Code: SCBLINBB

MICR Code: 110036018

IFSC Code: SCBL0036001 (RTGS) / SCBL0036042 (NEFT)

Outstation candidates will need to make their own board and lodging arrangements.

Those of you, who would like to join us for the first time and have little or no martial art background, please write to us immediately.

For the new trainees, we shall need the following documents as well, to be sent with the fee (not required for those who have already trained with us before- we already have these documents for you)-
1. 4 pp size photos
2. A character certificate from a gazetted officer
3. A certificate from the Police that you have no criminal record
4. Copy of ID proof (please carry the original when you come for the training)
5. Copy of proof of residence (please carry the original when you come for the training)
At the end of each part of CIC, you will receive level rank according to your skill and receive certification for the courses.

Spread the word around to your family and friends too, to avail of this wonderful opportunity. Krav Maga is gaining appeal in India by leaps and bounds and we are looking forward to more and more people joining CIC to train as instructors and take up teaching Krav Maga part-time or full time. We have inquiries everyday from all over India, asking for instructors in their cities/ towns.

If there are any queries, feel free to write in.

Be involved in the hottest fitness and Self Defence system now sweeping the nation. Whether you are looking to add the Krav-Maga Self Defence program to your martial arts personal skill set or to your schedule in your studio or health club, or develop your own Krav-Maga training facility, we can certify and license your business as a Official International Krav-Maga Federation India's Training Center.

We take great care to train your or your instructors staff how to properly and effectively teach Krav-Maga Self Defence and fighting techniques, using the same approach and high standards we have utilized in our own military past.

This course is open for all.
- You will be provided with the course writing material.
- In case of need, basic first aid will also be provided.
- Necessary protective equipment like Groin guard needs to be with the participants during training.
- All training gear can also be bought from the training venue during the course.
Contact Mr. Vicky Kapoor

(Regional Director & Chief Instructor)

International Krav-Maga Federation, India HQs:

Address:

M-6 (LGF), Saket,

Near Marriott Welcome Hotel

and Next to Saket Sports Complex

New Delhi, India Pin: 110017

Mobile: +91-9810412442

Phone: +91-11-41764207

To Enter Our Instructors Program:
- Background in the martial arts, preferably in striking arts. You do not need to have trained in Krav-Maga for a number of years, although knowledge of the system is desirable. The amount of background in martial arts are could vary. We would like to see this as one component. It is not the number of year, but the proficiency in the art that is important.
- Age - over 20;
- Good physical condition / fitness;
- Recommendation from one of the following people - Martial Art's Instructor / Officer.
- No Criminal record
- The desire to teach. The program is not recommended for people who only want to train.
Subject of Training:
- Combative's: Counter Attack and defences.
- Attacking with the Hands and Legs
- Defences against Punches and Kicks
- Releases from Grabs, Chokes & Holds with implementation to Weapon Retention.
- Defending attacks involving a Stick / Club.
- Defending attacks or threats involving Edged Weapons (Knives).
- Defending threats involving different Firearms (Guns).
- Defending Multiple Attackers and related subjects.
- Mental training, the elevation of Determination, Aggressiveness and Persistence.
- Simulations and Scenarios, training and analysing. Functioning under Stressful Conditions.
- And lots more.....
Accommodation

There are two accommodations close to the training center.
1. Hotel Palm Greens
1. Resident Welfare Association Guest House,
Word from Mr. Vicky Kapoor, Chief Instructor

Dear Student,

We are currently looking for people interested in becoming IKMF certified instructors. The following letter reviews the minimum requirements and has answers to some questions our offices have been asked in the past.

Become an Instructor...

Our basic Krav Maga instructor course is 200 hours in duration and is taught by only the best. Learn Krav Maga from Senior IKMF Instructor and members of the Global Instructor Team - experienced Krav Maga practitioners and instructors directly from Israel. The length and quality of our Civilian Instructor Course (CIC) ensures that you are equipped with all the tools you need to be an excellent Krav Maga instructor and create a successful Krav Maga program.

Our Krav Maga instructor course is for Martial Arts schools that want to capitalize on the popularity of Krav Maga - it is for those interested in learning and teaching self defense to students of all ages and backgrounds. Don't just take any Krav Maga course - invest in a course that can offer you the best Krav Maga training, afterall how can you expect your students to invest in their training when you have not invested in your own?

Become part of an organization that can offer you and your students the highest level of Krav Maga training - become an IKMF certified instructor.

Civilian Instructor Course (CIC)

Minimum entry level:
- Background - 4 years in another fighting system such as Boxing or Kick-boxing, with good punching and kicking abilities.
- Good physical condition / fitness with a recommendation from one of the following people - a teacher / MA instructor / police officer.
- Candidates should be approved by the local IKMF director
- No Criminal record
- Teaching or instructing background
Recommended qualities for Krav Maga students:
- At least P3 level experience
- Good communication skills
- A friendly and approachable personality
Meet these requirements? Take the next step. Submit your CIC application (for applications contact " info(@)kravmagaindia.in "

CIC FAQs

Am I good enough to take the instructor course?

We can't know unless we see you train - so email us a video of yourself training and let us decide.

When is the right time to become an IKMF instructor?

If you meet the above requirements, the time is now. Although there are no strict territories with IKMF, we give priority to the first instructors in their area. So if you're waiting until the right moment to become certified, be aware that the longer you wait, the greater the chance that someone will start a Krav Maga program in your area - and then it will be too late.

Still have more questions about becoming an instructor? Email us with your questions. And if you're not ready to become an instructor, at least you know now what it takes and hope when you choose your training, you choose to train with an IKMF certified instructor.

Sincerely,

Mr. Vicky Kapoor

International Krav Maga Federation India Director