Fight Your Way to Fitness with Columbia Association's Krav Maga Classes

Combining fitness and self-defense will be an easy feat this fall, as Columbia Association (CA) adds Krav Maga to its list of martial arts offerings.

Krav Maga is a martial art developed for the military in Israel that combines self-defense, fitness and fighting to create a unique and practical exercise program, according to John Bannon, martial arts director for CA. There will be a free demonstration held Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Columbia Gym, located at 6151 Daylong Lane in the River Hill Village Center

“Krav Maga is a self-defense system known for its focus on real-world situations,” Bannon said. “It’s important for everyone to know something about self-defense. Not only is Krav Maga very practical, but it’s a great workout as well.”

CA, in partnership with Krav Maga Maryland, is offering four-week sessions on Tuesdays beginning on Oct. 21 from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Columbia Gym. Instructors for the program are nationally certified and evaluated on a regular basis to ensure the best training possible.

Class space is limited. Sign up before Oct. 18 and receive a $10 discount on four-week sessions. A minimum number of participants is required to hold class sessions.The four-week session costs $130 for Package Plan Plus members, $140 for Package Plan and Club Members and $150 for non-members.

For more information, call Bannon at 410-531-8927 or email John.Bannon@ColumbiaAssociation.org.

About Columbia Association

Columbia Association (CA) is a nonprofit service corporation that manages Columbia, Maryland, a planned community that is home to approximately 100,000 people and several thousand businesses. Additional information about CA is available at ColumbiaAssociation.org.