We’re heading into a busy month at XKM! Take a look at this week’s Mat Chat and get those October dates on your calendar. There’s something for everyone coming up, including Street Clothes Week, Girls’ Night Out, Parents’ Night Out, Kids S’mores Night, Women’s Self-Defense, and more. 📌 Save the dates, RSVP where needed, and stay connected here for updates. Keep showing up, keep training, and make October a strong one. 👊

Sarah and Tyler are stepping into APEX, and it’s a great example of where consistent training can lead. APEX builds on the foundation you’re developing at XKM, bringing together hand-to-hand combat, firearm defense, decision-making, and a broader approach to personal protection. You don’t have to know today where you want your training to take you. Keep showing up. Keep learning. Be a good training partner. Stay curious about what’s next. Congrats, Sarah and Tyler. We’re glad to have you on the APEX team! 👊

Our next Women’s Self-Defense Workshop is coming up Saturday, October 24! This is two hours of practical, hands-on training built around situations women encounter in everyday life, from parking lots and shopping areas to parks, trails, venues, and events. Come ready to move, learn, have some fun, and build skills that get stronger with practice. Saturday, October 24 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | $40 And this one has an even bigger purpose: 100% of proceeds benefit Living in Action, supporting continued training for first responders. Already an XKM member? Check the member app before registering. We have a very limited Member + Friend offer available. Bring a non-member friend and you may be able to train FREE. https://sparkpages.io/?i=_0mIbSpace is limited, so grab your girls and get registered.

Weapons Defense Week is headed back to XKM, and this is one you’ll want on your radar. We’ll be working defenses involving handguns, long guns, knives and edged weapons, and sticks or blunt objects throughout our Krav Maga classes. And members, start thinking about who should experience this training with you. 👀Bring a friend, family member, coworker, or someone who keeps asking what you actually do at XKM. They don’t need experience, and they don’t need to know what they’re doing before they arrive. We’ll take care of that. 👥 All levels welcome 🔥 Members + guests Tag the person you’re bringing or send this their way. Get In Shape. Go Home Safe. https://sparkpages.io/?i=_Sy0b

Who are you bringing to Girls’ Night Out? 👀 Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM, we’re taking over the mat for a special Street Clothes Week edition of Women’s Self-Defense. https://sparkpages.io/?i=_UhIbGrab your girlfriends, sisters, coworkers, or the woman who keeps saying, “I really need to try that sometime,” and bring her with you! 👖 Wear everyday clothes you can train in 🥊 Learn practical self-defense ✨ No experience necessary 👥 Friends are welcome at no cost 📅 Wednesday, October 7 | 7:00 PM This is one of those classes that’s even better when you bring someone with you. Your girls. Your night. Let’s train. 🥊✨