What Do you Want to Change?
BY MOSHE KATZ 
CEO
ISRAELI KRAV INTERNATIONAL

September 27, 2026, Israel

Imagine each one of us had the opportunity to have our own personal genie, that magical spirit, who would provide us with one wish, but that wish would be - What do you want to change about yourself?

Now some would say I want to be taller. Some would say I want to be more muscular. Some would say I want to be better looking. Those, however, all are physical attributes. Admittedly some are beyond our control. You cannot make yourself taller, muscle is often a genetic factor, some can spend hours weekly in a gym and not see any major changes, looks? well, there are limited changes we can make. We are human with all our human limitations and conditions. 

However, there are things we can change, and for these we do not need a genie or any super-magical powers. 

Krav Maga Life Changes

When you inquire about Krav Maga, I have to ask, what is it you want to change about your life, about your situation?

There are some classic and common answers:

Many of these are related but each person has what they truly want most. It is our job as instructors to find out what they really want and help them towards their true goal.

I want to feel more confident - I want to radiate confidence. I want to walk into a room and be noticed, not be like part of the furniture. I want to be more confident on job interviews, on dates. Krav Maga will create goal-setting values, milestones when you realize you can disarm a gun threat or survive a knife threat. This translates to a greater over-all sense of confidence; you will exude this feeling naturally in every situation. New situations or encounters will no longer feel so awkward. 

I want to feel that I can defend myself - This is simply a practical concern, it is not about feeling better, it is about feel and believing that you can defend yourself. Sadly, many schools will give you this Feeling of empowerment but not the real skills.  

I want to be able to fight off the thugs in my neighborhood - You are not troubled by issues of confidence. You can stand up to street thugs, as you have before, but you need the skills to cope with those attacks. We need to know what it is you face; street gangs, teenagers, pickpockets, terrorists with Kalashnikovs, knife threats, knife attacks, hostage situations? 

I want to feel I have control of my body - For some the idea is I want command of my body, I want to be able to raise my leg and kick, to spin around, to so movements but that these movements should also have some practical value. This Krav Maga can provide. This feeling of control leads to greater self-confidence.

Stand up for yourself - I want to be the kind of person who stands up for himself, who does not back away from challenges, I want to be able to meet new people, learn new languages - All these are positive side effects of serious Krav Maga training. When you can stand up to a knife threat, to a bully on the street, you can stand up to a bully at work, you enter a room and people feel your presence. 

I want sometimes I can brag about, something special, something that will make me stand out in the crowd - Being "The Krav Maga guy" means people will want your thoughts on many topics, they will seek your advice, consult with you. You have something interesting to share.

When a person walks into class, or enquires about class, we cannot assume that we know their true goals, in some cases even they do not know their true goals, what it is they want to change in their lives, but over time, with training, with listening, with observing, hopefully we will see what they really need in their lives. 

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Moshe Katz, 8th dan Black Belt, Israeli Krav Maga. Certified by Wingate Institute. Member Black Belt Hall of fame, USA and Europe.

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