A krav maga studio has opened in the White Rock area, and this is a big deal, according to the Advocate reader who told me about it. Clay Hollis says the discipline, which is the official self-defense system of the Israeli army, changed his life.

“I was so out of shape before that I couldn’t walk up a flight of stairs, he says. “The first day of class, I couldn’t make it through a warm up, but now it’s a night and day difference. I have more energy, am in better shape and have more confidence.”

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Though Hollis lives near White Rock, he was driving to Addison to attend krav maga classes because that’s the closest place he could find them — until now, that is. Krav Maga DFW recently opened on Buckner at Northcliff near Green Spot, an area  — with Green Spot, the local market, Gold’s Gym, etc. — that Hollis and I agree is becoming  a hub of health and fitness. (Hello White Rock Bar and Grill. We know you’re there too.) Krav Maga DFW offers a free introductory class if you want to try it out.