15/09/2026
Lately, I’ve been noticing a certain trend within the Krav Maga community, and I’m still not sure whether this is something I should even post. Perhaps by talking about it, I’m contributing to the very thing I’m observing.
There seems to be more focus on comparing schools, organisations and techniques, sometimes using an example of something that looks poor to highlight how much better our own approach is. I understand the temptation, we all want to be proud of what we teach. But I sometimes wonder whether looking for what others are doing wrong really helps any of us grow.
The same applies to debates about which variation of a technique is “correct.” Often there are several effective ways of doing the same thing, and the small differences can become much less important once movement, resistance, stress and uncertainty enter the picture. Technique is a framework, but reality rarely follows the blueprint perfectly.
And when we watch a short video online, we should probably remember how little we actually know about the context. It could be a beginner exercise, a preparation drill, a dry drill, or simply one small moment from a much longer training session.
A static clip doesn’t necessarily tell us what someone’s overall training looks like.
This has made me think about how I want to look at training content myself. Perhaps the simplest questions are: Can I learn something from this? Can it make me a better practitioner or instructor?
If yes, take the lesson. If not, keep scrolling.
We don’t all have to train the same way or agree on every detail. There is room for different approaches, perspectives and interpretations.
Maybe we can simply keep working on ourselves, developing our skills and giving our students the best we can; without always needing to compare ourselves with someone else.
Just a thought I’ve been having lately. And perhaps one I need to remind myself of as much as anyone else.
