September 7th and 8th from 0800 to 1530 we are having a CKM workshop. This is both a great way to get started and also a great way for the advanced students to test their skills as we run through 3 to 4 months of training information over 2 days. We will be dealing with gun and edged weapons as well as multiple attacker and ground survival.  Call and confirm your spot. 505-205-5734

Summer Training

Due to expressed interest in precision rifle and special purpose carbine/rifle training we have teamed up with a great instructor to provide this training. As deployments allow training is scheduled.

 For those that require basic and advanced marksmen and long range precision training, please give us a ring 505-205-5734 or Send an email  to shon@ckmnm.com with info about your needs and we will provide a quote with the  information you need to schedule your training.

• .223 out to 500 yards and 308 or similar caliber precision rifle capable of one minute of angle accuracy (gun rental available) beyond 800 yards
• Quality adjustable scope (Very important beyond 500 yards)
• Bipod or bag
• Sling
• Rear Bag (sock and beans)
• Cleaning kit
• Pen, pencil, highlighter
• Rifle data book or notebook
• Calculator
• Eye and ear protection
• Comfortable yet durable clothing (pants and long sleeved shirt recommended)
• Durable footwear
• Water
• Food/Lunch to snack on throughout the day
• Backpack
• Match ammunition (100-125 rounds per day of training)
• Sunscreen
• Bug repellent

2013 a New Year and time is flying

Last year was a blast and this year is going to be even better. We have many great training opportunities available for you. Don't let your skill level or current physical fitness hold you back from training. We start people ranging from zero ability to fight, to very advanced military and law enforcement backgrounds that are all safely taking advantage of our training.
Much interest has been expressed over the last few months in combat as well as wilderness survival and shooting skills.  We are working with a few shooting and survival trainers in many of these areas to put on a couple camps this summer that will combine it all into a 4 day mountain adventure. Call to get this information as it will not be published on the web.

We will provide a few 2 day Commando KravMaga Workshops throughout the year our 2nd one is scheduled for May 4th and 5th 2013.

All Firearm Training can be scheduled throughout the year, we require a couple week notice to schedule (weather permitting as we use a outdoor range).


Most of us from the West grew up hunting and shooting as part of our lifestyle. I find that many people who grew up out of the country or in larger cities never had that opportunity. If you own a firearm and have never had formal firearm training, I want to encourage you to do so.
We also instruct people who have never owned a firearm, who wish to get some basic safety orientation and operations skills as well as trying out a few handguns first.
Each person is different and a gun is very much like your car, they all get you from A to B the rest is preference and comfort. Compare caliber size, grip and barrel package, holsters, lights, lasers etc. all crap that many people get bogged down with and never get passed.
Any gun in a shootout is better than none.

For the Military and Law Enforcement Teams that are looking for advanced training call to set up a appointment we do not publish that information.  

40hr CQB-CQC CKM Class

We offer Intensive 40 hour Boot Style classes, these can be conducted at your training facility, at ours or we have a high altitude training option that requires roughing it all week in one of several Mountains within 200 miles of Albuquerque. All of these classes require a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 30. We will provide quotes for all qualified requests, based on the specific needs of your unit or group.
For local units in the Albuquerque area we offer several optional follow up training plans. Attend our regular scheduled weekly classes or with the purchase of private block classes we work with your team on the specific needs and tactics filling your needs.

Start Now!

Start now. It does not matter if you are an expert in traditional martial arts or if you have zero combat skills;
We will help you from where you are and develop a training program to meet your needs. So if you want to learn one of the most devastating Survival Systems in the world? Schedule your training and lets get started.

Your first class is free, this allows you to come check out a class and participate rather that sit and watch. We believe you will get a better idea of what we are about by doing rather than watching. If after your first class you are not Interested, No problem No charge just keep looking and find the system that meets your goals. We believe anyone seriously looking to advance their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones against true street (combat) violence, will be back.

Starting something new is like jumping in a cold pool, if you put your toe in first you never end up swimming. Like jumping into cold water, starting something new is best approached by just jumping in fast.

See you soon, lets get started.

About CKM

Definition/Introduction – Krav Maga in Hebrew means ‘contact combat’ or ‘contact fighting’ and the term is generic in the same sense that the term ‘self-defense’ is. There are many systems/styles of Krav Maga including Commando Krav Maga. Commando Krav Maga, also referred to as CKM, is the system of ‘contact fighting’ created by Moni Aizik. It has recently been modified and released to the civilian sector. Evolution – Since its conception, CKM has and continues to evolve in order to deal with modern threats. “Reality Not Sport” – There are no tournaments in CKM. It is a reality-based system of self defense meant for survival. As such, there are no rules or regulations for CKM tactics. It is based on principles similar to guerilla warfare – engage the enemy quickly, create as much damage as possible in a short period of time and disengage immediately. Techniques include eye gouges, groin strikes, biting, striking the throat and other effective tactics. “Training” – We train under realistic situations that you would encounter in the street. Training includes dealing with surprise attacks, multiple attackers and attackers with weapons, ground survival, and strikers. The pressure test is a live action drill we use in CKM to simulate realistic street confrontations. “Simplicity is Genius” – CKM is based on simple and reflexive moves. It has been proven that under extreme stress, any movement that involves more than 2 gross motor skills most likely won’t work. As well, it is very hard to remember any technique that involves more than 5 or 6 components. That’s why the techniques in CKM are designed to be simple and effective. More importantly, many of the techniques are universal so they can be performed regardless of the direction of the attack. “Benefits” – Better yourself both mentally and physically. Improve your confidence and your level of conditioning.

Self-Defense (Self-Rescue) may be more Mental than Physical

Being from the West and Having spent a lot of time around Dad and Grandpa, I was privileged to Learn a lot of thing lost to my generation. Riding horses & ATV's, Rounding up cattle, Shooting all kind of guns, we branded, fixed fence, Tracked and hunted for food, I was very lucky to live in the Mountains most of my childhood. Comparing our mental condition to that of my counterparts who grew up in town, I have noticed a shocking amount of self-reliance missing from the majority of people. When town is 30 min or more away you must have a way different way of thinking to survive.
If we had a medical issue we had to stabilize it (stop the bleeding so we could even get to town alive), and then get driving to the hospital. If you broke your arm out riding somewhere in the mountains, you knew that if you lay where you fell you would not live to see tomorrow, you did what it took to either catch your ride or walk your butt to help. If a fire started we put it out because by the time the fire department got there from town many acres would be burned. When I rode Bulls I was told no matter what, even if your leg is broken with the bone coming out, get your butt on the safe side of the fence before you pass out or the Bull may come back and kill you.
When we called the cops it was to come get the person we were detaining or had shot, not to come and make the bad man leave us alone. The fact is in almost every aspect of your life the responsibility must be yours. Make this your motto "If it is to be it is up to me". Because most violent confrontations happen in seconds no one can realistically help you in time, you must be able to save your own life. I believe in self-rescue. Just as important as learning to change your own flat tire or perform CPR, Ever-More so is Combat survival. Get the training needed to handle an attack with and without weapons, as well as multiple individuals. The ability to Self-Protect is like having a spare tire I hope I never need it but it sure is handy if/When I do.

Millionaires, People of Means and Military

What could these groups have in common? They are all potential targets of Theft, violence and acts of terrorism. Let’s face it any criminal will get more money from a wealthy person than a homeless man living under a bridge.
I’ll grant it to you that most of us don’t have access to millions in cash. But the fact that you are able to read this information proves you have means, a little above the average people throughout the world. Because you work and save for a better life you have means that some will target. Look around the opportunities that existed for the last several hundred years are not so abundant, many more people are turning to lives of crime. For the folks that are managing to weather this economic storm and stay above broke, this information is for you.
If Violence comes calling, What is your plan for protecting:
1. Yourself (why list yourself first, Simple if you are dead You cannot protect your family or property)
2. Family
3. Friends --hopefully you think like I do (But 3 and 4 can be reorganized), I believe that a good friend is more valuable than my cash, I can make more money but a good friend is hard to find)
4. Assets
Are you of the opinion that your cell phone will save you, maybe even the police? You carry a weapon and know how to use it, great when was the last time you shoot with your heart rate above 140 at multiple targets?
Are you relying on 8+ man Armed Teams to provide 24-7 protection (Great idea- Still, Crap happens and that kind of protection does eat into your treasure)?
Is it wise to train yourself as well as your family with abilities to fight, both with and without weapons? For me and Mine I believe so, When I travel with people that are prepared to deal with violence many potential problems are avoided. Should something happen I know what my family or team will and should do. This is a great comfort. Can you and your family shoot under stress and hit 6” targets at greater than 25 yards, can they survive an attack by several armed thugs? If your answer is no or I am not sure. Then Set up an appointment let’s get started, We can be a great help, by providing training and skills to prepare you with abilities for self-protection and situational awareness. Call 505-205-5734 Shon Wright

MOST PEOPLE (You did not become successful by listening to most people) will tell you that you do not need self-defense or combative training. What does the Military have to say ?

1-1. PURPOSE OF COMBATIVES TRAINING

Unarmed combat and expedient-weapons training should not be limited to
forward units (Good idea, So lets get you get trained to deal with weapons and multiple attackers).
--- With low-intensity conflict scenarios and
guerrilla warfare conditions, any soldier is apt to face an unarmed
confrontation with the enemy, and hand-to-hand combative training can save
lives. The many practical battlefield benefits of combative training are not
only advantage, It can also—
a. Contribute to individual and unit strength, flexibility, balance, and
cardio respiratory fitness.
b. Build courage, confidence, self-discipline, and esprit de corps.
Excerpt From FM-21-150

Private Instruction blocks for CKM

***** 4 hour Private Classes *****The 4 Hour Private training blocks are designed to give you or your organization private instruction specific to your interest of tactics from our CKM curriculum. We will instruct you in techniques from the Levels 1 through 4 curriculum (Call and we will get you a copy to review). You can learn to defend yourself against a handgun from various positions; as well as knife assaults from different angles or closeness. 85% of all fights end up on the ground. This is the last place you want to be. We will show you how to get to your feet in 5 seconds or less, when an attacker is holding you down. And we will cover stand up "grappling" scenarios, as well as defense against punches, kicks, and chokes.When instruction is conducted at your facility or private residence, there will be an additional set up and tear down fee when preparing and cleaning facilities is required.

Cost for this training is sold in four hour minimum blocks, Quotes are issued upon request, Travel and mileage may be applicable when more than 50 miles from Albuquerque.

Safety Equipment needed that you provide for yourselves:
Groin (regular hard cup is fine like a football or baseball cup), teeth & eye protection (Safety glasses work well, I generally have 6 to 8 pairs if you need to borrow glasses)

Age Requirement must be 14. Women under 18, We highly recommend you have a parent present (the parent does not need to be part of the class just there for support). Call me should you have any questions.

Shon Wright
505-205-5734

Street Combat Survival

Many Military Soldiers and Law Enforcement officers do not participate in realistic combat and/or survival training. There are many officers who do not want to participate in reality based training for fear of having to lay their training skills on the line in front of their peers, fear of being hurt, and a general fear of having to function outside of their comfort zones. Yes, these factors do exist in this valuable, realistic training---but they also exist in a real life confrontation. Let’s say there is a group of fire fighters who have been going to dangerous fires and responding inappropriately. We discover by looking at their training records that they have never practiced in a real, “flame house” training environment. Firefighters who have never been in a real burning building! Whose fault is it that these individuals are performing poorly? Clearly, the culpability would lie with the trainers and the administrators who had not given them that important, state-of-the-art training resource. Likewise, if there are officers and soldiers confronting life and death situations and responding inappropriately, whose fault is that? Whose Fault is it when there are readily available state-of-the-art resources that prepare and inoculate these agents for deadly force encounters, but the resources have not been provided? The politically correct answer would be to blame Administration, But those of us who take ownership of our life and want to control our future will take responsibility for ourselves. Commando Krav Maga (CKM) Instructed by S. Wright & Associate Technologies across New Mexico is exactly such a resource. Our training is to the police officer and the soldier what a flame house is to the firefighter.
Commando Krav Maga (CKM) is considered by many experts to be one of the most evolved and effective Israeli hand-to-hand combat system in the world. CKM is the ultimate reality-based system engineered for the most brutal and vicious street confrontations. With its no-nonsense approach and straightforward practical moves, We prepare you for the unexpected with techniques that can be utilized effectively under pressure.
We train for real - to survive in the street.
During training, attack scenarios are simulated to be as realistic as possible. You will gain the following skills to survive any attacks regardless of where you are (street, bar, parking lot, car, home and other confined places):
How to defeat any attackers including attackers armed with guns, knives, clubs, bottles, bats, etc.
How to control or debilitate your opponent immediately - irrespective of their size or martial arts background.
How to execute crucial and straightforward moves that can save your life.
How to become an effective hand-to-hand combat expert!
How to cover all aspects of real hand-to-hand combat and weapons training.

Why Train to defend yourselves and your families

I had a very interesting conversation with a friend a few days ago pertaining to what this business (combat Survival) is about. We (self-defense Instructors) were basically accused of promoting hatred and instructing students to use violence for recreation or as a lifestyle. I was asked how as a Christian I could be involved with such a system.

This person (like many others) has a totally wrong understanding of what and why we train. I asked if this person if they had ever attended a class and of course the answer was no.
If you run into the kind of people I do, you may have found it hard to explain how you can work and pray for peace, and still be consistently prepared for war.

In a phrase “we fight so that we can live, not live so that we can fight”

Growing up in the West I was lucky enough to be mentored by a family with the mindset of the old West. We were taught to do what is right, stand up for people that need help and always protect what was entrusted to us. I often meet people who say that under no circumstance would they injure an animal or anyone else. That is their choice, (The choice to be a victim or to turn the fight back on the attacker and win).

Assume you are a Rancher and your livestock, is being attacked by a Lion. Would you just set in the ranch house and say it is Karma, and God’s will that the lion eat your way of living or would you get your rifle and go kill the Lion?
If you’re a Farmer whose field has no rain, yet a mile away was a full pond, would you haul water in a truck to feed the field, or let it die and say it is God’s will?

Like me, I am sure many of you have heard crap like “if I get assaulted, stabbed or shot it must be God’s will”. It is as if some people believe that they have no part in their own existence, I think they believe, lightning bolts are going to come from heaven and save them.
If you do not know how to swim and you decide to throw caution in the wind and jump in a lake you will most likely die, that was not Gods’ will, you were just stupid.
Commando Krav Maga lessons should be likened to swimming lessons for the pool of violence. We teach you to survive if you are ever thrown in. We acknowledge that Violence does happen to good people, and those prepared have a superior advantage to those that have never trained. We train you to survive and come home to those that you love and cherish.

When you are hard on yourself the world is easy, to the men and women who are easy on themselves the world is hard.

Till next time,

Shon

Daddies Little Girl

A couple weeks ago I was visiting with a good friend and his family who live down South, he told me a couple exciting things related to their experience training in Commando Krav Maga. Several months ago, he happened to bring his teenage daughter to one of the full day CKM classes. Because my friend and his family live several hundred miles away, they have been practicing on their own. He told me they both were excited about what they learned here in Albuquerque and practice every now and then.

He was excited about the way his daughter had grown over the last few months. He explained that her attitude, school work and the way she carried herself were all positively affected.

She is about a 100 lbs. She had been telling her boy friend (who is about 220 lbs) that she had learned to defend herself from larger attackers in a weekend seminar, and her and her dad practice it still. She had even told him she could take him down and choke him out. I got the impression that he was really not impressed with her talking. He was in total denial. He told her, no way she could get him down and hurt him. It took some persuasion on her part to get him to try.

She convinced him to attack her, at which point she threw him down so hard that some people at school thought it was a real fight. The young (x-boy friend) man was stunned from the throw, then to add embarrassment to the situation further she continued choking him, forcing him to give up. She said, he gave up and then they had to explain to the teachers it was just self-defense practice and that they were not fighting.

Having a daughter just a few years younger than her, I enjoyed what I was hearing. What dad does not want his daughter to be able to defend herself? This is exactly the confidence and attitude we want every person who trains with us to develop. We have genuine concern for ladies and children as they are way more likely to be singled out by violent people. We encourage everyone to train, maybe this story will encourage some of you parents to get involved with your teenagers. Train your entire family, increase your fitness and develop confidence while training to win violent street and combat attacks.