Krav Maga Self-Defense in Castle Rock — What Actually Works in the Real World
Sat Jan 31 2026
In this episode, John Hallett and Josh Hammerling break down one of the most misunderstood topics in martial arts and self-defense:
Competition training is not the same as self-defense training.
They discuss why beginners shouldn’t expect to out-fight trained competitors, how Krav Maga uses the 80/20 rule to build real-world survivability, and why so many viral videos take techniques completely out of context.
This conversation covers:
Why specializing beats being well-rounded — and why self-defense is different
The danger of expecting advanced techniques from new students
How awareness, de-escalation, and decision-making matter as much as physical skill
Why internet comparisons between martial arts often miss the point
Training for reality, not ego or trophies
If your goal is to go home safe, not win a match, this episode explains what realistic self-defense training actually looks like.
Train with us:
Rocky Mountain Self Defense & Fitness
Castle Rock, Colorado
Learn more about Krav Maga, fitness, and integrative defense training at RMSDF.
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In this episode, John Hallett and Josh Hammerling break down one of the most misunderstood topics in martial arts and self-defense: Competition training is not the same as self-defense training. They discuss why beginners shouldn’t expect to out-fight trained competitors, how Krav Maga uses the 80/20 rule to build real-world survivability, and why so many viral videos take techniques completely out of context. This conversation covers: Why specializing beats being well-rounded — and why self-defense is different The danger of expecting advanced techniques from new students How awareness, de-escalation, and decision-making matter as much as physical skill Why internet comparisons between martial arts often miss the point Training for reality, not ego or trophies If your goal is to go home safe, not win a match, this episode explains what realistic self-defense training actually looks like. Train with us: Rocky Mountain Self Defense & Fitness Castle Rock, Colorado Learn more about Krav Maga, fitness, and integrative defense training at RMSDF.