In this episode we sit down with Jeanna Cournoyer of Fight Back Fit. She’s a self defense and fitness expert who’s going to share with us what you need to know about Krav Maga, self defense, and how to evaluation self defense training to know if it’s right for you.
About our guest:
Jeanna Cournoyer is the owner and head instructor of Fight Back Fit- Self Defense & Fitness. She is a certified Krav Maga Black Belt Instructor through the Krav Maga Alliance. Jeanna is the only female Krav Maga Black Belt in Houston, and one of only a few females teaching Krav Maga in the United States.
She is a certified Fear and Adrenal Stress Training (F.A.S.T) Coach and specializes in working with women and teens on self-defense tactics and survival skills.
She is a certified Tactical Pistol Instructor through Combat Shooting and Tactics (CSAT) and offers handgun training, including women’s only classes.
Finally Jean is also a CrossFit Level 1 instructor and personal fitness trainer.
So when it comes to being women’s self defense and fitness expert, Jeanna tops the charts.
Her tag line is “Be fit. Be Fearless. Be ready."
We discuss the following questions:
Today we’re discussing self defense for women. But the guys are sure to get something out of this too.
* Martial arts is a tricky thing. Seems every ten years there’s a flavor of the decade, if you will. What are your personal criteria for evaluating a self defense style?
* Are there things women in particular should consider when looking at self defense training?
* Women’s only self defense and firearms classes seem fairly popular. Why do you think women gravitate towards them?
* You teach Krav Maga at Fight Back Fit. How did you first become interested in this form of martial art?
* Why drawn to this style of self defense?
* What advantages do you find it has over other martial arts?
* Is it something your recommend for everyone?
* Is there a difference between civilian Krav and what’s taught in the Israeli military?
* What limitations are there when it comes to unarmed self defense techniques?
* Your bio mentions a certified Fear and Adrenal Stress Training trainer. Is that stress inoculation or what exactly is that?
* What role does fitness play into self defense?
Plus, Jeanna shares his highest priority and important tips for keeping people and their families safe and secure.
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