January 2025 - KALAH AMSTERDAM

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Real Training for Real Threats – A Look into Kalah Combat System with Idan Abolnik

by AdminCombat Training, Self-Defense, Training Insights 19 January 202519 January 2025Comments are Disabled

What does it truly take to prepare for real-world violence? In this video of a recent training session led by Idan Abolnik, founder of the Kalah Combat System, you’ll gain an unfiltered glimpse into how Kalah prepares its students to confront the brutal realities of violent encounters. This session spotlights a female student undergoing intense …

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Why Self-Defense Techniques Fail: Embracing Realistic Training with Kalah

by AdminAspects of Violence, Combat Training, Self-Defense, Training Insights, Uncategorized 19 January 202519 January 2025Comments are Disabled

In the world of self-defense, many schools emphasize smooth techniques and ideal scenarios, but the harsh truth is that real-life violence rarely plays by those rules. Whether it’s a chokehold, a knife threat, or a sudden ambush, attackers bring aggression, resistance, and unpredictability—factors that cannot be countered with techniques alone. This is where the Kalah …

Kalah Self-Defense: Brutal Training for Real-World Survival

Modern Self-Defense Training: Understanding Today’s Trends and Systems

by AdminSelf-Defense, Training Insights 19 January 202519 January 2025Comments are Disabled

In the world of self-defense, buzzwords come and go. One day it’s “reality-based training,” the next it’s “ecological training.” Systems like Kalah are gaining traction too. But here’s the truth: while the terminology evolves, the core principles of modern self-defense training remain the same—realism, adaptability, and mental resilience. Let’s explore how modern self-defense training trends …

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Women’s Self-Defense Seminar with Dominique Olfsen at Kalah Amsterdam

by AdminSelf-Defense 7 January 20257 January 2025Comments are Disabled

On January 6th, Kalah Amsterdam had the privilege of hosting Dominique Olfsen, a Kalah instructor from Johannesburg, South Africa, for a unique and impactful women’s self-defense seminar. Dominique’s expertise and experience, particularly as a woman teaching self-defense in one of the world’s most dangerous environments, brought a fresh and powerful perspective to our training hall. …