respect

Subject: Grandmaster Stephen J. Del Castillo smiling while wearing a blue collared shirt with the KMMA logo embroidered on the chest pocket. Text Overlay: Bold text on the left side reads "ONE CONVERSATION THAT REMINDED ME WHY WE DO THIS" in white, red, and yellow lettering. Background: An office or studio setting with a wooden bookshelf displaying books and a framed picture.
August 5, 2026

One Conversation That Reminded Me Why We Do This

When I opened Krav Maga Martial Arts in October of 2000, I never imagined just how many lives this journey would touch….

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Day 8 of the KMMA Back-to-School Success Challenge graphic. A smiling girl with red hair and a denim jacket stands with her arms crossed, set against an American flag background. The text reads: 'Today's 2-Minute Challenge: Practice Introducing Yourself with Confidence.' It includes instructions to practice saying, 'Hi! My name is ____. It's nice to meet you!' while standing tall, making eye contact, smiling, and speaking clearly. This habit helps build confidence, social skills, and strong first impressions. At the bottom, a calendar icon and QR code invite viewers to a free Back-to-School Success Seminar on July 25 to help kids build focus, confidence, respect, and self-discipline
July 17, 2026

Can Your Child Introduce Themselves with Confidence?

This challenge is part of our countdown to the FREE Back-to-School Success Seminar on July 25. Welcome to Day 8! Each day,…

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January 16, 2024

RESPECT: The Second BlackBelt Superpower and One We Need More Of Today

Respect is our second Blackbelt Superpower at Krav Maga Martial Arts.    I knew I’d probably have written on it in another…

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August 18, 2023

Back to the Pad

Back To The Pad   Did you see my YouTube Live yesterday? If not, check it out above! In it, I go…

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August 15, 2023

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

I know, if you’re old enough you just sang that it in your head. 🙂 Respect is also a critical attribute of…

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June 22, 2023

The Bow of Respect

I have been training martial arts since the early eighties, and learned to bow since then. I have been rendering the bow…

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