Sips and Strikes: a KM Podcast

In this episode we learn about Justin Blankenship, who trained with Adam at Krav Maga XD in Costa Mesa. They also discuss training with Joey Karam, their lead instructor, and tell some stories about training and seminars in Vegas.

Take a listen as Adam & Hilda share their experience in Italy at the 2026 P Camp for Krav Maga Global. This episode will have some highlights from the flight out, to through Adam's Birthday, which happened to be on the last day of camp. Enjoy!

Adam & Hilda review the events of the year, reflecting on personal growth, family moments, and significant milestones. It covers the end-of-year reflection, new beginnings, loss and resilience, family and music, and teaching and reflection. The conversation delves into the themes of embracing discomfort for personal growth and the impact of our environment on mindset and behavior. It explores the challenges and rewards of stepping out of one's comfort zone and the influence of external stimuli on our thoughts and actions.

Chapters

• 00:00 Year in Review
• 23:38 January: New Beginnings
• 32:02 April: Loss and Resilience
• 43:27 September: Teaching and Reflection
• 01:00:28 Influence of Environment on Mindset and Behavior

In this episode, meet Dru Bear, who has been training with Adam Since November of 2022, and hear her experience at KMXD/SLO County and how it became a source of therapy after therapy.

Hilda and Adam get together to discuss Donalds interview and some recent events including SafteyFest and the Men's Seminar.

Listen to Donalds experience from beating epilepsy and getting into boxing and then transitioning into Krav Maga.

Join us as we chat with Eric about his experience in Krav and here about some of our time in Mexico.

Listen as Mylah shares her uhmazing story from wheel chair to Krav.

Hilda & Adam interview April on her journey into Krav and where she plans on taking it.

Take a trip with Hilda and Adam down memory lane as they remember month by month what happened at KMXD/SLO County.