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Holiday Schedule

patrickterry — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:06:23 +0000

We hope you are having a Great and Safe Holiday Season!

Merry Christmas - Both the Memphis and Nashville Centers will Be CLOSED with NO Classes Saturday December 24^th- Monday December 26^th.

We WILL BE OPEN with Classes Tuesday Dec.27^th.

Happy New Year – Both the Memphis and Nashville Centers will Be CLOSED with NO Classes Saturday December 31^st- Sunday January 1^st

We WILL BE OPEN Monday Classes January 2^th

Be Safe Everyone and Enjoy Time With Your Family!

Carjacking Defense Seminar This Saturday Oct.29

patrickterry — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:40:52 +0000

Come join us for this great opportunity to train defeneses related to carjacking type attacks.

We will train self defenses both outside and inside the vehicle including empty hand attackers AND attackers armed with handguns. Space is limited so register today!

Seminar is at our Memphis center at 2:00-4:00pm cost is only $34.

Mid-South Fitness KickBoxing New Program

patrickterry — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:31:15 +0000

Mid-South Krav Maga Self-Defense and Fitness Centers are proud to announce a brand new program. We are excited to introduce Mid-South KickBoxing – a new program with 10 Heavy Bag/KickBoxing and 5 elite fitness classes to choose from each week that will make up this exciting new program. Since we brought Krav Maga to Memphis in 2003 we have been the leader in Krav Maga self-defense and elite fitness training for adults. Since the beginning we have been offering our Krav Maga focused Heavy Bag/KickBoxing classes. These unique classes have always been taught by Krav Maga Worldwide certified instructors providing much more than just a fitness workout. With a reputation of being one of the best full body fitness workouts in the area those who have experienced it know that participants get a very dynamic array of striking combinations unlike any other and that No Two Classes are Ever The Same! This is a cardiovascular, aerobic interval training, strength and core training class using many tools such as the incorporation of kettle bell exercises and routines.

In addition to these awesome Kick Boxing classes – members of this new program will also be invited into our very elite krav maga fitness program that has proven to bring fabulous results to so many people over the years. These classes are well thought out and professionally designed to bring the most effective and well-rounded workouts in very efficient manner. Please check out our MSKM Fitness facebook page for examples of our daily workouts, results and member feedback.

This new program is a great new way to get involved in our awesome Mid-South Krav Maga system with a focus on Fitness rather than Self-Defense.

Please check out the updated schedule and enjoy this exciting new program including the new classes added to our already very extensive adult only schedule!

Congratulations New Level 3 Students

patrickterry — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:12:49 +0000

On June 26^th Mid-South Krav Maga Self Defense and Fitness Center in Memphis held a Level 2 workshop and test for our senior members. Great work by all who tested and participated. Congratulations to the 10 new Level 3 students who under stress were tested on endurance, technique, stamina and skill. Welcome New Level 3 Members – John Lytton, Adam MacEvoy , Maurice Pian, Ken Scott, Greg Gilluly, Danny Robillo, Ray Glover, Binyamin Besser, Kenneth Gordon and Blake Hix.

Great Weapon Defense Seminar

patrickterry — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:05:10 +0000

On June 11, 2011 – YourKrav Maga Self Defense and Fitness Center hosted a great weapon Defense Seminar. There were over 30 participants who learned the principals of handgun defenses from various angles of attack as well as defenses against knife threats.

Check out some of the pictures from our great seminar!

SEE ALL PHOTOS FROM THE SEMINAR

Weapon Defense Seminar June 11, 2011 in Memphis

patrickterry — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:17:36 +0000

Mid-South Krav Maga Chief Instructor Patrick Terry will be conducting a special Weapon Defense Seminar June 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Using the battle tested, Krav Maga Self Defense system, you will learn the techniques and defenses that have kept civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel safe from gun and knife attacks.

At this seminar you will learn defenses including:

? Basic and Advanced Handgun & Knife Defense Techniques

? Ground Scenarios Defending Gun & Knife Attacks

? Multiple Threats

? Stress Drills

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY—Non-Members Welcome

SAVE NOW and Pre-Register!!

Pre-Paid Registration—$39 At the door—$49
Paid Members Bring NON MEMBER GUESTS for $15 Each

Great Level 1 Workshop and Test Last Sunday

patrickterry — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:15:41 +0000

Congratulations to All who survived the Last Workshop on Sunday February 20th.

Lots of Spirit and Sweat made it a Great Day For All who participated.

Kudos to our Newest Level 2 Students:

Greg Gilluly

Seth Gilluly

Bin Besser

Jeff Green

Patrick Wang

Wilson Stooksberry

Great Job to those who also completed the workshop!!

Memphis Center is Open Tonight

patrickterry — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:42:33 +0000

The Mid-South Krav Maga Self Defense Center is OPEN this evening and all evening classes are on their regular schedule.

Memphis Morning Classes CANCELED Thursday Feb 10th.

patrickterry — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:55:51 +0000

Due to inclement weather in the area – Memphis’ Mid-South Krav Maga Self Defense Center MORNING classes are canceled for Thursday Feb 10th 2011. Please check back for updates on evening classes.

Memphis Evening Classes CANCELED Feb 9th.

patrickterry — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:44:23 +0000

Due to inclement weather in the area – Memphis’ Mid-South Krav Maga Self Defense Center classes are canceled this evening Feb 9th 2011.

2011 Testing and Workshops

patrickterry — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:00:11 +0000

Great work to all who participated in workshops in 2010. Especially – congratulations to all who tested and have promoted to the next level. For all who have not received their certificates – Check in the Center and pick yours up. The 2011 Test and Workshop Schedule has been posted within the center and in… [Continue Reading]

Memphis Evening Classes CANCELED Jan 20th.

patrickterry — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:59:59 +0000

Due to inclement weather in the area – Memphis’ Mid-South Krav Maga Self Defense Center classes are canceled this evening.

Mid-South Krav Maga Celebrates 7 Years of Helping Make People Safer

patrickterry — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:39:11 +0000

Mid-South Krav Maga Self Defense and Fitness Center would like to thank all of the hundreds of Memphians who have participated and benefited from our classes over the past 7 years. Often touted as one of the best kept secrets in Memphis fitness and self defense training, we would like to show our appreciation by offering a special new member promotion. As you think about your new year’s resolutions – consider the one place where you can GET FIT and make yourself safer at the same time. Our classes are like having a personal trainer. We have many great classes and instructors to help you meet your needs. Don’t miss out – Contact Kenny today at (901) 327-0297 to hear about our special limited time offer!

Who are you fighting for? Stop Cancer Seminar a Great Success

patrickterry — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:44:35 +0000

Congratulations to all who participated and donated to our krav maga self defense and kettlebell seminars for STOP CANCER. Melissa and Ralph did an awesone job and I know all who participated had a great time. With all that participated and donated – Mid-South Krav Maga raised $650 for STOP CANCER Foundataion and with matching… [Continue Reading]

Who are you Fighting For? Women’s Self Defense Seminar Oct 23rd

patrickterry — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:14:21 +0000

Krav Maga Fights Cancer with our local KMW training center, Mid South Krav Maga. We are hosting 3 hours of seminars with all proceeds going to the Marni Fund, through STOP Cancer.
Date: October 23, 2010
Kettlebell Seminar (1 hour, $15 donation)
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Women’s Self Defense Seminar (2 hours, $35 donation)
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Just so you know, STOP Cancer is a charitable organization that matches donations to fund current cancer research. You can make a donation at stopcancer.net (http://www.stopcancer.net/index.php) {Online donations should go to the Marni Fund} or come into the center in person.
Who are YOU fighting for?

WMCTV Channel 5 News Coverage

patrickterry — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:09:07 +0000

Our Mid-South Krav Maga Self Defense Center is in the news again most recently on Action News 5 last night. The special report was titled:

Taking Back Our Neighborhoods: Down the Barrel of a Gun

By Ursula Madden - bio | email

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) – Self-defense instructors will tell you never fight for your property, but if the attacker wants your life, fight back.

If someone pulled a gun on you, would you know what to do? What if that gun was touching your forehead? Or if you were forced to kneel down, execution style? It may seem like a no win scenario, but Krav Maga instructor Patrick Terry says there are four steps you need to know, that can help you get out alive.

“It will not matter, where ever the gun is on me, this redirection is what will save you,” Terry said.

The first step to staying alive is to redirect a gun away from you. Next, move the gun to the attacker’s body. Then, try to get aggressive by striking the attacker.

“I want to shut down the command center that’s behind that weapon,” Terry said.

Now that you’ve redirected the gun, gotten control of the gun, and made an aggressive counter attack, it’s time to take away the gun. But, according to Terry, remember that once you decide to fight, you have to commit and follow through.

“Nothing else matters,” he said. ‘If I choose to attack this gun, what matters is this. And it matters until I have this gun until the fight is over.”

The same principles work if someone pulls a knife, or a long gun. Terry says you can’t train every what-if scenario, but he says the principle guidelines can help you get out of potentially any deadly situation.

You can learn more about fending off attacks by viewing the videos on this page.

Click Here to see the full coverage Including Videos

The Commercial Appeal Interviews Rick Pollan

patrickterry — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:46:09 +0000

Great Work Rick! One of our long time members and now new instructor was recently interviewed and featured in a success story article in The Commercial Appeal. Click here for the full article.

Here are excerpts:

As Rick Pollan settled into his adult life, he also settled into his sofa every night after work and ate whatever he could get his hands on until bedtime. Topping off at 5-foot-5, the 47-year-old weighed in at 200 pounds, was borderline diabetic and suffered from acid reflux and high blood pressure.

“I really felt like I was dying. I couldn’t tie my shoes without having to hold my breath,” said the Cordova resident.

Instead of undergoing surgery to correct his acid reflux, he decided it was time to make a change.

“I didn’t want to have to resort to surgery, so I made up my mind to try to do something to get the weight off,” said Pollan, the owner of Pollan Electric Co.

At first he was successful working out at home and watching what he ate, but after losing 20 pounds he found it difficult to drop any more weight.

That’s when he found Mid-South Krav Maga, a martial arts studio on Poplar that specializes in Israeli self-defense.

“I’ve always been interested in martial arts. Krav Maga is hand-to-hand combat, real self-defense for real situations in the real world, where you may have guns, sticks or multiple attackers,” Pollan said. “It’s not a lot of mumbo-jumbo with fancy kicks, and you don’t wear uniforms with fancy belts.”

He also liked the idea of having a different place to go after work rather than his home with the call of the sofa looming over him.

Pollan began training for one hour five times a week at the studio near the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, and “the weight just started to fall off.”

Eventually he was able to bump it up to two-hour training sessions, and after close to four months, Pollan got down to a lean 145 pounds.

“I was very serious about getting the weight off,” he said.

So serious that he also cut his calorie intake to 1,200 calories a day.

“I laid off the Cokes and pizza, and ate a lot of (Kelloggs) Special K cereal, Egg Beaters, drank a lot of water and ate a lot of Ezekiel bread because it doesn’t have any flour,” he said.

That wasn’t the hardest part.

Describing himself as someone who always wants to take it to the next level, Pollan committed to becoming a trainer, and for one week he trained for eight hours a day, seven days a week.

“That’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” he said.

Since earning his certification in February, Pollan feels like the effort has already paid off.

“I like to help people achieve what I achieved,” he said. “People who are struggling with their weight or who have no idea how to defend themselves, I get to watch them transform. I see their confidence level really come up, and I can sympathize with them.”

“I really think Krav Maga saved my life,” he said.

Rick Pollan

Age: 47

Hometown: Cordova

Workout choice: Krav Maga, an Israeli self-defense system.

Gym: Mid-South Krav Maga, 2869 Poplar, 327-0297, midsouthkravmaga.com

Advice: “Get off the couch. Stay active. Eat to live; don’t live to eat.”

by: Lesley Young/Special to The Commercial Appeal

Rick Pollan (left), 47, went from 200 pounds to 145 thanks to Krav Maga self-defense at Mid-South Krav Maga on Poplar Avenue.

Did you See Us in Memphis Magazine?

patrickterry — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:53:26 +0000

Last Winter, Mid-South Krav Maga Self Defense Center was featured in Memphis Magazine:

By Frank Murtaugh

Print friendly | Send a letter | E-mail story

November 2, 2009

A woman — not 100 pounds soaking wet — is standing in the middle of a studio with her eyes closed, surrounded by six men and another woman. The people in the circle take turns attacking this woman with various choking techniques. Each of them, one by one, is deflected aside in a matter of seconds. The woman, you see, is practiced in Krav Maga.

The brainchild of Imi Lichtenfeld — a native of Slovakia trained as a boxer and wrestler — Krav Maga (Hebrew for “contact combat”) was created in the 1940s as a tactical defense skill set for the Israel Defense Forces. Now taught by the likes of Patrick Terry here in Memphis (at Mid-South Krav Maga in East Memphis), Krav Maga is based less on techniques than on principles. Its most distinguishing element from martial arts? There are no rules. Read The Complete Article on Memphis Magazine…

Congratulations New Instructors

patrickterry — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:20:52 +0000

Last week – Mid-South Krav Maga hosted Krav Maga Worldwide’s first Phase A Instructor Course of 2010. 24 Participants from around the country traveled to Memphis for their first phase of training to become Krav Maga World Wide self defense instructors. The course was a great success. Participants learned for 4 of some of the best Instructor Trainers in the country including the director of instructor development Kelly Campbell. All worked through the long hours of physical training, battled fatigue, practiced teaching skills and even survived bad weather conditions on the commute with iced roads. We are so proud of how hard they worked and that all 7 who finished the week and tested PASSED! Our center maintained a great training environment for all trainees and the awesome fitness level of our participants was noticed and commended by the trainers.

Congratulations to our newest Instructors – Ryan Robertson, Chris Vlautin, Rob Yahn, Larry Coffee, Rick Pollan, John Covington from Memphis and Chris Hollingsworth from our Nashville location. We look forward to having all our great members and guests benefit from their new skills and unique teaching qualities.

We Are Expanding Back to Bartlett

patrickterry — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:29:55 +0000

We are excited to announce our return to the Bartlett area with the expansion of our program at the Bartlett Recreation Center. To begin, classes wll be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm starting February 15th. We will start our BRC program with Level 1/Beginner classes at first. We then plan to quickly add both advance classes and classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays as participation allows. The BRC is located just 1 block South of HWY 70 just off of Appling Rd at 7700 Flatherty Place (Just behind the Bartlett City Hall and across from Appling Middle School). Our primary instructor for this location will be Michael ‘the Rocket’ Glen Jr.

Your membership with Mid-South Krav Maga is valid at any of our locations. Come try one of our self defense and fitness classes at this phenomenal facility with one of Mike’s awesome classes. Tell your friends and collegues and even better bring them for a free visit.

Click Here for our latest schedule at the BRC.

Krav Maga Worldwide Awards Memphis – Next Location for Instructor Training

patrickterry — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:50:31 +0000

Due to our long term commitment to the Krav Maga Worldwide system and in consideration of the significant growth occurring in Memphis and Nashville’s Krav Maga Worldwide Official Training Centers – we have been selected to host the next KMW Phase A Instructor Training Course. Normally these courses are only offered at either the National Training Center in LA or in one of a few Regional Training Centers around the country. We are honored to be given this opportunity to be next host for the most experienced and most comprehensive Krav Maga training in the country. Mid-South Krav Maga has selected 8 instructor trainees to participate in this course including 6 from Memphis and 2 from Nashville Krav Maga locations. The course will start on February 6, 2010. For more information on Krav Maga Worldwide Instructor Training and Licensee Information - click here.

We welcome other Krav Maga Worldwide training centers to our afcility as there will be more than 20 participants.

Memphis Holiday Schedule

patrickterry — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:38:18 +0000

Merry Christmas
The Memphis Center will Be CLOSED
Thursday December 24th –
Sunday December 27th.
We WILL BE OPEN Monday Dec.28th.

Happy New Year
The Memphis Center will Be CLOSED
Thursday December 31st –
Sunday January 3rd.
We WILL BE OPEN Monday January 4th.

Weapon Defense Seminar A Great Success

patrickterry — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:06:55 +0000

Our Weapon Defense Semianr was a great success. Using the battle tested, Krav Maga system, participants learned techniques and defenses that have kept civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel safe from gun and knife attacks. Participants trained in Basic and Advanced Handgun & Knife Defense Techniques including Ground Scenarios Defending Gun & Knife Attacks. Check out a few pictures… [Continue Reading]

Weapon Defense Seminar This Weekend Dec 5th.

patrickterry — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:12:00 +0000

Come Join Us Next Saturday December 5th at 2:00 pm for this special Weapon Defense Seminar. Using the battle tested, Krav Maga system, you will learn the techniques and defenses that have kept civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel safe from gun and knife attacks.

At this seminar you will learn defenses including:

? Basic and Advanced Handgun & Knife Defense Techniques

? Ground Scenarios Defending Gun & Knife Attacks

? Multiple Threats

? Stress Drills

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY—Non-Members Welcome

SAVE NOW and Pre-Register!!

Pre-Paid Registration—$39 At the door—$49

Click Here to see the Flyer and Pre-Register NOW

Memphis Center Holiday Schedule

patrickterry — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:00:20 +0000

The Memphis Krav Maga Center will be closed Thursday November 26th. – Sunday November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. All other days will run on our regular schedule. Train Hard and Be Safe!!

Law Enforcement Only Seminar October 15th-16th, 2009 Postponed

patrickterry — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:17:54 +0000

SEMINAR POSTPONED: The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a 2 day Krav Maga Law Enforcement Seminar October 15 and 16, 2009 from 8:00a.m to 5:00p.m. at the Shelby County Sheriff’s office Training Academy Multiplex Facility located at 993 Dovecrest Memphis, Tennessee

The class will be taught by Patrick Terry, owner and chief instructor of Mid South Krav Maga. The class will be 2 days of training covering empty hand combatives, self-defense techniques against common attacks, ground work, weapon retention, defenses against weapons including assilants armed with handguns & edged weapon threat and attacks and MUCH more!

The cost for the entire 2 days of training is $199.00 per person. If 4 participants register together then receive 1 FREE registrant. All training equipment such as striking pads and training weapons will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own duty holsters. ALL participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course as well as a 1 month FREE training pass to Mid-South Krav Maga AND a certificate to a FREE follow-up 2 hour LE Seminar.

Point of contact is Sgt. H.R.Stabe at (901) 387-5933 OR Patrick Terry at Mid-South Krav Maga at (901) 270-9375. Space is limited!

Click Here for More Details and Printable SCSO Seminar Outline

Lead Instructor Patrick Terry Receives Commendation

patrickterry — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:14:35 +0000

Mid-South Krav Maga’s Lead Instructor Patrick Terry received a commendation from the Gallatin Police Department for Instructor Skills for his work with all the officers of the Gallatin Police Department during In-Service in April 2009. Patrick is a reserve officer with the GPD and works with other Certified Krav Maga Force Training Instructors to lead the defensive tactics in-service training each year.

Memphis Open Labor Day

patrickterry — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:46:15 +0000

Our Memphis Krav Maga will be open with regular schedule Labor Day weekend and on Labor Day! Come enjoy the workout!!

In the News: Action News 5 – Parking Lot Safety

patrickterry — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:00:44 +0000

Your Krav Maga Worldwide Lead Instructor Patrick Terry was in the news this week with a Special Report on Parking Lot Safety. Click for a link to the news coverage.

July 4th Holiday

patrickterry — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:10:19 +0000

The Krav Maga Center will be CLOSED on Saturday July 4th. in observance of the holiday. We will be open Monday with our regular class schedule.

Happy Holiday! Be Safe!!

Level 3 Workshop & Test A Success

patrickterry — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:32:08 +0000

Congratulations to all who participated in our latest Level 3 Workshop & Test June 13, 2009

Nine participated and Six tested in this awesome experience. Our Krav Maga Self Defense Workshops test your endurance, mental toughness and technique. We want to assure you can perform techniques fatigued and under stress. All who participated did a superb job!

Click For Even More Photos

Level 3 Krav Maga Workshop & Test Saturday

patrickterry — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:13:29 +0000

Special Level 3 Krav Maga Workshop and Test This Saturday. All level 3 members and some experienced Level 2 members are welcome to attend. There is still time to sign up!

Level 3 members should ask Sam or Mike to see if you are eligible to test or to see if you can participate if Level 2.

Fight 1 Has Started – Come Check it Out!

patrickterry — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:49:42 +0000

Don’t miss out on this round of Fight Class. Fight 1 started this week and may still have time to get enrolled in this round. This is a great cross training opportunity to work your Krav Maga skills in an even more realistic setting! Join Mike and Sam for this awesome class!

Memorial Day Holiday Closing – Saturday Only

Jon — Mon, 18 May 2009 07:00:28 +0000

There will be NO CLASSES on Saturday May 23rd. in Observance of Memorial Day.

WE WILL Have classes on Monday May 25th as scheduled!

Level 4 Workshop a Success

patrickterry — Sat, 16 May 2009 07:12:12 +0000

Congratulations to all who participated in the advanced training workshop we did on Saturday!

Level 1 Workshop & Test A Success

patrickterry — Sat, 02 May 2009 07:22:03 +0000

Congratulations to all who participated in our May Level 1 Workshop and Test.

Welcome to our latest new Level 2 Members:

Isaac Bennett

Morgan Cook

Brian Winter

Justin Howard

Level 2 Workshop & Test

patrickterry — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:27:34 +0000

Congratulations to all who participated in our April Level 2 Workshop and Test.

Welcome to our latest new Level 3 Members:

Rob Yahn

Loye Willis

Mike Eller

Dale Harvey

Mike Loggia

Xris Omotesa

MSKM Demos at the Southern Women’s Show

patrickterry — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:50:57 +0000

Thanks to everyone who helped us man the booth and perform demos at the 2009 Southern Women’s Show. Click for Even More Photos

Patrick Terry Israel Training

patrickterry — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:55:17 +0000

In September 2008, MSKM’s Lead Instructor traveled to Israel for a training mission. Over two weeks, Patrick participated in a Law Enforcement Homeland Security – Counter Terrorism Training throughout Israel. Patrick also participated in personal training with a top Krav Maga instructor in the city of Haifa Israel.

Click Here for Many More Photos of Counter Terrorism Training in Israel

Click Here for Lots of Photos from Patrick’s Krav Maga Training in Israel