23. The Adversarial Advantage: Kevin Lewis on Principles, Standards, and Carrying Krav Maga Forward
Krav Maga Worldwide OG Kevin Lewis joins host Joel Ellenbecker for a deep, wide-ranging conversation—from Kevin’s first exposure to Krav Maga in the Navy (on a beach with Finnish commandos), to the ea...
31 Mars 1h
22. Beyond "Pay Attention": The KMW Situational Awareness System
Situational awareness is one of the most talked-about—and most misunderstood—concepts in personal safety. Too often it gets reduced to vague advice like “pay attention” or “trust your intuition.” In t...
26 Feb 59min
21. Back to the Source: Krav Maga, Wingate, and the Science Behind Real-World Self-Defense
In this episode of the Krav Maga Worldwide Podcast, Joel Ellenbecker sits down with Yuri Boiarsky, lifelong Krav Maga practitioner, Israeli-trained instructor, and managing partner of Krav Maga Orange...
15 Jan 35min
Mission-Driven Training: How to Evaluate Martial Arts Systems and Schools
In this episode, Joel Ellenbecker sits down with CJ Kirk to answer a question many people wrestle with: How do I know which martial art or self-defense system is right for me—and how do I choose a sch...
15 Dec 202532min
Lineage, Lessons, and Leadership: Deputy Chief Instructor Joel Ellenbecker's Journey with Krav Maga
In this episode, Joel Ellenbecker steps out of the host’s chair and into the spotlight to share his journey through Krav Maga. From childhood karate lessons inspired by Power Rangers, to discovering t...
2 Okt 20251h 8min
A Reservation-to-Licensee Journey with Tonna Thomas
What starts as a required law-enforcement course becomes a life mission. In this episode, Joel Ellenbecker talks with Tonna Thomas—Krav Maga Worldwide’s first licensee in Wyoming and the first graduat...
30 Aug 202538min
Inside the Conquer Culture Book with CJ Kirk
In this episode, Joel Ellenbecker interviews KMW Deputy Chief Instructor CJ Kirk—4th Dan Krav Maga black belt, coach, and author of Conquer Culture: How Warriors and Winners Lead and Succeed. Together...
15 Aug 202544min
