Buckeye Self Defense - Krav Maga

06/30/2026

These four beasts had their first Krav Maga test this past weekend and plowed right through it! Two hours of non-stop action, earning their way into the Level 2 curriculum. Excellent work Emma, Ben, Shawn, and John. Give them a big high-five next time you see them!

04/12/2026

Here's some Bas Rutten for your entertainment. Notice his use of the open palm strike. Fast and effective!
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03/31/2026

I'm a week late for this post, but wanted to give a huge shoutout to our members who recently tested! Brenna and Nate did a great job in their Level 1 test and plowed right through it. It can really be challenging, especially not knowing exactly what to expect!
Bobbi Jo and Jeremiah sweated, grunted, and punched their way through the Level 3 test, and never let up. Joe put them through the ringer and they both excelled!
Welcome all four of you to the next level of challenges! You're freakin beasts!

03/16/2026

We had a great weekend with the new 2nd Degree Black Belts, and a surprise with Matt Kissel getting his 5th Degree Black Belt from the new leader of the United States Krav Maga Association, Michael Jozwiak! Congratulations to everyone!

02/12/2026

If you have a few minutes, here's a fun talk Jack Gabalski had with James Mahurin of 'Krav Maga Radio'!

Jack Gabalski is the owner and operator of Buckeye Self-defense in Gahana Ohio. Along with being a successful real estate agent Jack holds a 2nd Kyu in Shotokan Karate and a 2nd degree black belt in American Krav Maga (USKMA). If you would like to get ahold of us at you can do so at americankravmaga...

01/02/2026

Happy New Year everyone! We're starting off right with a great Cardio class tonight, open and free to the public! Come on in and see what we do on Fridays... one hour of fun workout circuit starting at 6:45. Work at your own pace, and get a good sweat going. No need to book ahead, just show up. See you then!

12/05/2025

Ladies, take a look at this class at The Bullet Ranch. Safe pistol shooting beginner class. You don't even need to have your own gun, you can borrow one of theirs. Bullet Ranch is laid back, women friendly, and ready to show you how to protect yourself.

The small class size provides a comfortable learning environment for women who are new to shooting or those who would like to try shooting for the first time. Participants will learn firearm safety, firearm nomenclature, proper sight usage, proper shooting positions and range rules and operation. Th...