Kickboxing is a fantastic when it comes to building strength, improving your cardio, and learning powerful strikes like jabs, hooks, and leg kicks. It’s a sport that challenges you. Mind and body. It boosts your confidence while getting into amazing shape. But here’s the question: How effective is kickboxing for self-defense in a real-world situation?

Imagine walking to your car late at night, your thoughts drifting to tomorrow’s plans. Or what you're having for dinner. Suddenly, someone grabs you from behind, puts you in a chokehold, then pulls your left arm sooo far behind your back you feel your rotator cuff tear. Your movement is cut off. Your in a total panic. Utter shock. Frozen by fear. Is your flawless left hook going to save you in that moment? No. Real-life threats are messy, unpredictable, and often overwhelming if you haven’t trained for them.

This is where Krav Maga comes in. Near you in Somers, NY you'll learn effective elements of kickboxing intertwined into a comprehensive system that prepares you for real world scenarios. Unless your training for a kickboxing competition you should really consider if kickboxing alone is sufficient.