Use this skill whenever a term, concept, or phrase used in the East Texas Krav Maga (ETKM) training program needs to be defined, explained, or applied. This includes terminology across curriculum levels, coaching language, training concepts, tactical phrases, and ETKM-specific vocabulary. Also use for critical distinction pairs: Technique vs Principle, Aggression vs Controlled Violence, Confidence vs Dominance, Avoidance vs Submission, De-escalation vs Hesitation, Fighting vs Self Defense, Skills vs Drills. Trigger when the user asks "what does X mean in ETKM", references a training term, needs a definition for a lesson plan or handout, when consistent ETKM language is needed in generated content, when writing copy that must use ETKM terminology correctly, or when the distinction between two related concepts matters. Always use ETKM definitions — never substitute generic Krav Maga or martial arts definitions.
Version: 2.0 Last Updated: 2026-03-09
All definitions are maintained in a single Google Doc owned by ETKM.
Use google_drive_fetch to retrieve current content before responding.
Use the google_drive_fetch tool with the document_ids parameter:
google_drive_fetch(document_ids=["1i67-SjMLUrhpsldjCmQMlVQ5VNg2Z8AKqSUPhDqL6nE"])
| Document | Google Doc ID |
|---|---|
| ETKM Definitions | 1i67-SjMLUrhpsldjCmQMlVQ5VNg2Z8AKqSUPhDqL6nE |
Use google_drive_fetch on the document ID above before answering
any question involving ETKM terminology. Do not rely on the structural
reference below as a substitute for fetching — it exists only as a
fallback and quick orientation.
Find the term(s) the user is asking about in the fetched content.
Use the ETKM-specific definition as written. Do NOT substitute general Krav Maga, martial arts, or fitness industry definitions. ETKM's language is intentional and principles-first. Preserve the framing and tone of how ETKM defines each concept.
If the user needs more than a bare definition (lesson plan, student handout, marketing copy, explaining to a new student), expand using the definition as the anchor. Do not drift from it.
Use this skill (and fetch the definitions document) any time you are:
This is a quick reference for when the fetch is not possible. Always use the live document for actual definitions.
| Term | One-Line Reference |
|---|---|
| Mindset | Mental framework governing perception and response to stress and threat |
| Tactics | Decision-making strategies guiding what you do and when in a dynamic situation |
| Skills | Physical abilities developed through focused repetition of specific movements |
| Drills | Structured exercises combining skills with decision-making under pressure |
| Proficient | Capable of performing reliably and efficiently under pressure, not perfectly |
| Violence | Deliberate use of physical force — understood as reality requiring preparation |
| Fighting | Voluntary willingness to engage in combat, typically ego-driven |
| Self Defense | Response to imposed violence requiring immediate protective action |
Mindset → Tactics → Skills → Drills → Proficiency
| Pair | Key Difference |
|---|---|
| Technique vs Principle | Specific mechanical solution vs universal concept governing effective action |
| Aggression vs Controlled Violence | Emotional reactive energy vs deliberate purposeful force |
| Confidence vs Dominance | Quiet certainty from preparation vs need to assert superiority |
| Avoidance vs Submission | Intelligent disengagement vs yielding from fear |
| De-escalation vs Hesitation | Intentional tension reduction vs delay from uncertainty |
| Fighting vs Self Defense | Voluntary engagement vs necessary protective response |
| Skills vs Drills | Building capability (how to move) vs building usability (when and why to move) |
Nearly every training failure comes from confusing motion with decision, emotion with effectiveness, passivity with strategy, appearance with capability, or delay with control. ETKM training reinforces: Clarity → Decision → Action
ETKM definitions are principles-first and performance-based. They describe why something matters and what it produces, not just what it is. When applying or paraphrasing a definition, preserve this framing. Avoid generic or decorative language that doesn't reflect how ETKM actually trains.