Krav4Kids

19/09/2026

TEACHING KRAV4KIDS TO USE THEIR ENVIRONMENT

When a child is confronted by a predator, their greatest advantages are awareness, quick thinking and the determination to escape. That is why Krav4Kids teaches children that everyday objects may become valuable tools for creating distance, attracting attention and helping them reach safety.

We do not teach children to remain and fight when escape is possible. Our priority is always to recognise danger early, trust their instincts, use a strong voice, move away, run toward other people and immediately seek help from a trusted adult or police officer.

If physically grabbed or cornered, however, a child may need to use whatever is available to disrupt the predator’s control and create an opportunity to escape. A school bag can become a barrier or shield. A cap, jumper or towel may momentarily distract an attacker. A water bottle, lunchbox or book can help protect the child and create space. A pencil, pen, ruler, umbrella, torch or stick may also become an emergency defensive tool when no safer option exists.

Other useful objects could include a whistle or personal alarm to attract attention, a mobile phone to call Triple Zero, a chair placed between the child and the threat, or even dirt, sand or loose objects thrown as a distraction while escaping.

The real lesson is not simply how to use an object—it is how to remain calm enough to identify options under pressure. Children must understand that improvised weapons are for genuine emergencies only and must never be used to threaten, bully or play-fight with others.

Predators commonly depend upon fear, silence, isolation and compliance. We want our Krav4Kids students to understand that they are allowed to shout, resist, create a commotion and do whatever is reasonably necessary to break free.

Our goal is simple: escape, make noise, reach safety and tell a trusted adult. We are not training children to win fights. We are empowering them to survive danger and return home safely.

Krav4Kids — building awareness, confidence and practical life-saving skills.

26/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has generously donated towards buying shoes for underprivileged children here in Cambodia 🇰🇭. Your kindness and compassion are making a real difference in the lives of children who need it most.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a religious fundraising festival, where I was honoured to present almost 50 pairs of new shoes to the head monks at the school. The shoes will be personally distributed to the children this week, with the school determining which children are in the greatest need and should receive them first.

Seeing your generosity transformed into something so meaningful was incredibly humbling. On behalf of the children, the school, and the local community, thank you for your support and for helping bring smiles to so many young faces.

The good news is that I still have another 50 pairs of shoes at home, which I’ll be presenting during my next visit to Cambodia.

I’ll also soon be launching another fundraiser, this time to purchase school uniforms for as many children as possible. Education changes lives, and together we can help ensure these children not only have shoes on their feet but also the opportunity to attend school with dignity and pride.

Thank you once again for your generosity, friendship, and ongoing support. Together, we’re making a genuine difference.

Kind regards,

Paul 🙏🤗❤️

27/06/2026

Today, Street Edge Krav Maga International was honoured to deliver another No Way Self Protection Workshop at Total Fusion Garden City, and what an incredible day it was.

Congratulations to every one of the amazing ladies who attended. Every participant walked through the doors with little or no previous self-defence training or experience. A few hours later, they walked away with new knowledge, practical skills, greater confidence, and a stronger belief in their own ability to recognise danger, avoid violence where possible, and protect themselves if they ever have no other choice.

While learning self-protection is a journey rather than a destination, today each of these ladies took an important first step towards becoming a far more difficult target for anyone wishing to cause them harm. That is something every one of you should be incredibly proud of.

A huge thank you to our outstanding team of instructors at Street Edge Krav Maga International. Your professionalism, patience, encouragement, and commitment to empowering others continue to make a genuine difference in our community.

We would also like to sincerely thank the wonderful team at Total Fusion Garden City for your support, hospitality, and commitment to helping make this workshop possible.

All donations received from this workshop will be used to by school uniforms for disadvantaged children in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Remember, personal safety is not about living in fear—it’s about being prepared, aware, and confident.

Stay Safe. Train Often. Always Remain Humble.

Kind regards,

Paul J 🙏

17/06/2026

23/05/2026

Today I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate the following Krav4Kids students who were awarded new ranks during class. 👏

⭐ Asher – Graduate Level 1 (G1)
⭐ Danny – Practitioner Level 2 (P2)
⭐ Gideon – Practitioner Level 2 (P2)
⭐ Irina – Practitioner Level 1 (P1)

These students have worked extremely hard and should be very proud of their achievements. Their effort, focus, positive attitudes and willingness to keep learning continue to impress us each week.

At Krav4Kids, rank progression is about much more than techniques — it is about building confidence, resilience, discipline, awareness and the ability to make good decisions under pressure.

Well done everyone. Keep training hard, supporting each other and always doing your very best. 👊

Kind regards
Paul Johnstone
Founder & Chief Instructor
Krav4Kids Self-Protection Program

16/05/2026

🛡️ WHY WE TEACH BREAK FALLS AT KRAV4KIDS 🛡️

At Krav4Kids, one of the most important skills we teach our children is how to safely break fall. 👊

Many people think self-protection is only about punches, kicks or defending against bullies — but in reality, one of the most common ways children get injured is simply by falling over. 🧒⚠️

Whether it’s at school, during sport, on the playground, riding a bike or even during rough play, children fall all the time. Without the correct skills, a simple fall can result in injuries to the head, wrists, elbows or shoulders. 🤕

Learning break falls helps children:
✅ Protect their head during a fall
✅ Reduce the chance of serious injury
✅ Build coordination and body awareness
✅ Develop confidence under pressure
✅ Stay calmer during unexpected situations

Most importantly, break fall training teaches children not to panic when they hit the ground. Instead, they learn how to react safely and recover quickly. 💪

At Krav4Kids we believe self-protection starts with fundamentals and real-world skills that children can actually use in everyday life.

Train safe. Train smart. Stay confident.

18/04/2026

🚨 Attention Krav4Kids Community 🚨

👏 A huge well done to all of our Krav4Kids students who attended today’s class — you were outstanding.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Today’s session focused on something every parent thinks about but hopes never happens — abduction prevention. Our goal is simple: give children the skills, awareness, and confidence to recognise danger and respond immediately.

🛡️ Using our padded suit training, students were placed into controlled but realistic scenarios, allowing them to apply their skills under pressure. This helps build fast decision-making, strong reactions, and the confidence to act when seconds matter.

⚡ At Krav4Kids, we don’t just teach techniques — we teach real-world survival skills. Every drill is designed to prepare children for two key threats:
➡️ Bullying
➡️ Abduction

💯 The courage, focus, and determination shown today by every child was something to be proud of.

💬 To our families and community — thank you for your continued support and trust. If you’d like to learn more about our program or provide feedback, please feel free to reach out or message the page.

Stay safe. Train smart. Build confident kids. 💪

Kind regards
Paul 🙏

18/04/2026

🔥 Street Edge Krav Maga International 🔥

At Street Edge Krav Maga International, we don’t train for sport — we train for the real world. Your safety starts with awareness, mindset, and the ability to act decisively under pressure.

👊 Learn practical self-defence
🧠 Develop a strong, resilient mindset
🚶‍♂️ Improve awareness and threat recognition
💥 Train in realistic, scenario-based environments
🛡️ Build confidence to protect yourself and your loved ones

Our classes are suitable for all levels — whether you’re just starting or looking to sharpen your existing skills. You’ll be trained by experienced instructors with real-world backgrounds, ensuring every technique is practical, effective, and pressure-tested.

🚨Locations : Brisbane, Redcliffe, Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton, Townsville, and Perth.

This isn’t about ego or competition — it’s about going home safe.

📍 Join us today and experience the difference.

Stay safe, train often, and always remain humble.

04/04/2026

Krav4Kids Training – Real World Skills for Real World Situations 🎒🛡️

Today’s Krav4Kids class focused on a simple yet highly effective concept — teaching our students how to quickly unstrap their school bag and use it as a shield or distraction in the event of a potential abduction attempt.

This practical skill gives children an immediate layer of protection, allowing them to create distance, disrupt an attacker’s intent, and buy critical time to escape. Importantly, this is never taught in isolation — it is always reinforced alongside our core fundamentals: Guard Up, Verbalisation, Movement, Scanning, and Self-Assessment.

A major focus today was also on situational awareness 👀 — recognising pre-incident indicators, identifying unusual behaviour, and trusting their instincts. Awareness is often the first and most powerful line of defence.

We continue to emphasise that self-protection is not about fighting — it’s about thinking, reacting, and escaping safely. Through repetition, scenario-based training, and building confidence, our students are developing skills that could one day make all the difference.

Well done to all students for their focus, effort, and willingness to learn 👏

Stay safe, train often, and always remain humble 🙏

28/03/2026

This weeks Krav4Kids class was all about ground defence—an essential skill for real-world self-protection. Our young warriors learned how to respond if an attacker or abductor attempts to hold them down, focusing on strong positioning, escaping techniques, and creating opportunities to get back to their feet safely.

A highlight of the session was our scenario-based training, where one of our instructors suited up in a padded suit. This allowed the kids to confidently practice their strikes with full effort in a safe and controlled environment.

Proud of the courage, focus, and determination shown by every student today—building skills that truly matter! 💪👏