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Krav Maga/Self Defense Beginner Session — Prepare for a World‑Class Seminar

  • PNW Krav Maga 715 8th Street Kirkland, WA, 98033 United States (map)

Overview

A unique opportunity for our community to engage with Krav Maga and self defense at an exceptional, world-class level.

We will be hosting a Beginner Self Defense Session and Open House designed to set participants up with real world, practical skills and awareness.

If you so choose, this beginner session can serve as a lead‑in to a separate, upcoming seminar with Eyal Yanilov—one of the most influential and globally recognized founding figures in Krav Maga.

Both sessions will be held at Pacific Northwest Krav Maga in Kirkland.

🔹 Why This Matters

Eyal Yanilov is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities in Krav Maga worldwide, having trained directly under the founder of Krav Maga, Imi Lichtenfeld, and being Imi's closest protege. Eyal played a pivotal role in the global development and expansion of the system. Opportunities to train with him are rare, highly sought after, and provide a truly world‑class experience.

🔹 Beginner Preparation Session Details

To ensure participants are confident and well‑prepared for Eyal’s seminar, we will offer a foundational training session and open house to our gym:

  • Date & Time: Thursday, May 21 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Location: Pacific Northwest Krav Maga, Kirkland, WA

  • Instructor: Jerod Rubalcava, one of the highest‑ranking Krav Maga instructors in the Pacific Northwest

  • Focus: Core fundamentals, essential techniques, and foundational principles

  • Cost: Free

  • Register on Eventbrite or contact Hello@pnwkravmaga.com

This session is specifically designed to help attendees maximize their fundamentls, and also the experience during Eyal Yanilov’s seminar.

🔹 Who Should Attend

  • Individuals new to Krav Maga and self defense

  • Practitioners looking to reinforce core fundamentals

  • Anyone planning to attend Eyal Yanilov’s upcoming seminar

🔹 Our Recommendation

We strongly encourage anyone interested in participating in Eyal’s seminar to attend this beginner session as it is a requirement for anyone new to Krav Maga. It will provide the necessary foundation to fully engage with and benefit from training with one of the most respected figures in Krav Maga worldwide.

🔹 Eyal Seminar Details

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, May 26 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Location: Pacific Northwest Krav Maga, Kirkland, WA

  • Instructor: Eyal Yanilov

  • Focus: Dealing with Multiple Aggressors, Overcoming Unarmed and Armed Attacks, Prevention and Preemptive Actions Relevant to the Timeline, Mental Preparation and Combat Mindset

  • Cost: $139

  • Register Here or contact Hello@pnwkravmaga.com

Spots are limited to both events, and interest is expected to be high given Eyal Yanilov’s presence.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We look forward to seeing you there.