The Executive Edge

Embodied Leadership in Motion

What is executive leadership & how can the practice of Krav Maga Self-Defense develop my skills as a leader?

Situational Awareness

Anticipate potential problems and threats and take steps to mitigate them.

Productive Communication

Learn to persuade and influence others through a combination of verbal and nonverbal skills.

Making Effective Decisions

Improve and quicken effective decision-making in high-pressure environments.

This 3-day course is a unique and highly interactive organizational executive leadership class. It combines traditional leadership concepts with Krav Maga self-defense principles. Using this distinctive approach, we take academic leadership training and apply it, in real-time, with self-defense principles for a somatic leadership experience. Each of the 10 modules consists of 2 sections: 1 of lectures, case studies, and class discussion followed by 1 where participants train in a physical environment which reinforces and strengthens the leadership topic that was discussed.

A few benefits of this multi-dimensional approach are:

Improved self-confidence under changing conditions
Greater executive presence and composure under pressure
Better decision-making in stressful situations
More effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Stronger situational and environmental awareness
Improved mental and emotional resilience

Whether you're leading a private company, a government agency, or a nonprofit, this course is designed to equip current and aspiring leaders with the essential skills and mindset to succeed at the highest levels of their organizations.

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Sample Course Outline

CLASS #	Executive Leadership	KM Self-Defense
1	What is Leadership?	Introduction to KM
2	Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication	Distance Management & Effective Boundary Setting
3	Impactful Decision Making	Releases from Non-dangerous Holds
4	Conflict Resolution	Weapon Threats
5	Time Management	Multiple Opponent Scenarios
6	Stress Management	Mental Conditioning
7	Change Management	Using Your Environment
8	Influence and Persuasion	Releases from Dangerous Holds
9	Team Management	Protecting Others
10	Business Unit Turnarounds	Handling Crisis Situations

Your Instructors

Dr. Meier is a senior technology executive and member of the federal Senior Executive Service (SES). He has 30+ years of federal and private industry leadership experience in the defense, civil, intelligence, and international aerospace communities. He has led the strategy, operations, finance, communications, business development, and marketing for business units with budgets up to $350M+ and over 1200+ personnel. Dr. Meier is a recognized thought leader and keynote speaker with 60+ presentations and publications covering leadership, strategy, technology management, program management, systems engineering, and several technology areas. He also teaches graduate-level classes in Federal Acquisition in National Security; Government Contracting and Pricing; and Business Strategy at the University of Maryland and George Washington University. Dr. Meier earned his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in Electrical Engineering, an M.S. in Physics from the University of Southern California, and an M.S.EE with a concentration in Applied Physics from the University of California at San Diego. B.S. in Physics from George Mason University. He also obtained graduate certificates in Executive Leadership and Business Administration from Georgetown University.

If you would like to connect with Dr. Meier, you can do so through his LinkedIn Profile or email stevenrmeier2@gmail.com.

Mr. Nick Masi began his training in Krav Mga in 2003 and opened his studio, First Defense Krav Maga, in 2010. He also served as the US Coordinator for Krav Maga Global - assisting in the development of instructors and schools within the US. He is ranked Expert 3, making him the highest ranked KMG instructor in the States.

Nick has taught at numerous companies, non-profit organizations, and schools throughout the Northern Virginia and DC area including the US Amy, IMF, ICF, Deltech, AOL, Wounded Warrior Project, Accenture, George Mason University and more.

Nick began his academic career at the University of Rochester where he earned a B.A.s in History and Italian Studies. After moving to the west coast, he joined the California Institute of Integral Studies as both a student and staff (working in the finance department). At CIIS, Nick earned master's degrees in Asian and Comparative Studies and Transformative Education.

For more information about Nick and First Defense, use the links below:

FDKM Website

LinkedIn Profile

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