Our first episode will introduce you to your host, James Mahurin, and the founder of the United States Krav Maga Association (USKMA), Mark Slane. Mark and James will talk about American Krav Maga and how it came to be. James owns a small school in North Carolina and has earned a 2nd-degree black belt with USKMA. If you want to get a hold of us, please email us AmericanKravMagaRadio@proton.me

In this podcast Matt Kissel and I talk about self-defense and when self-defense could become assault. This is actually the first time I have had someone tell me, "In order to defend yourself, you have to assault someone." Huh?

Matt Kissel is a recently retired police Lt. of 30 yrs. from Gahanna, Ohio. Matt holds a 4th Degree Black Belt under USKMA and volunteers his time teaching weapons defenses at Buckeye Krav Maga in Gahanna. Matt holds a Law Enforcement Instructor Certification with Worldwide, an ASP Instructor Course Certification and the Defensive Tactics Instructor Course Certification through the Ohio Police Training Academy.

If you have questions for either Matt or myself, you can reach us at AmericanKravMagaRadio@proton.me

Kayla Stomberg is a 360 Defense owner and operator in Middletown Connecticut. She has been studying martial arts since the age of 4 and has the martial arts pedigree to prove it. Kayala was just recently promoted to 5 Degree blackbelt under 360 Defense Hybrid System, and 1st Degree black belt in USKMA. Kayla also holds a black belt in Tang Soo Do. If you are in Middletown CT and would like to contact Kayala, you can do so at info@360defensemiddletown.com

Leslie Dunaway is a mother of three who started Krav Maga with USKMA in 2015. This mother of three currently holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt with USKMA and is the Lead Women's Self Defense and Kids Krav Maga Instructor for Shepard-Warrior Martial Arts. In Billings, Montana. If you want to get ahold Leslie, you may do so at, info@billingskravmaga.com

If you want to get ahold of us, you may do so at AmericanKravMagaRadio@proton.me