Krav Maga: Tactical Basics

This session shifts from reflection to immediate action - quite literally. With the guidance of host Sandra Melone and instructor Anne Wanielista we step into a physical exploration of boundaries, confidence, and personal safety through the practice of Krav Maga.

Developed by Imi Lichtenfeld, Krav Maga was born from the simple yet profound purpose to give ordinary people practical tools to protect themselves in real‑life situations. It is not a sport, but a pragmatic self‑defense system designed to be accessible, instinctive, and effective under stress. It occupies a unique place in the “martial arts” landscape, bridging physical technique, mental resilience, and situational awareness.

With Krav Maga instructor Anne Wanielista, we will explore how to recognise, set, and defend our personal boundaries. You will learn a handful of simple techniques - small actions that can make a meaningful difference in moments of danger. The workshop will be physical, but always held in a benevolent, supportive atmosphere. Expect to move, to learn, and to laugh; humor is one of the most powerful tools for learning and for releasing tension.

* Please come in sport clothing and comfortable shoes.


Our co‑host, Anne Wanielista, brings a rich and fascinating background. Passionate about intelligence and security in all its forms, she has been a certified Krav Maga instructor since 2012. Her training spans Belgium (civilian and children certifications), several European countries, and Israel, where she completed a Vip protection certification. Beyond her martial arts expertise, Anne contributes to the protection of national economic and scientific heritage - an extension of her commitment to safeguarding what matters.

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*This session is part of the monthly Series 'Conversations on Conflict & Peace', hosted at Full Circle House in Brussels.

ABOUT The Host
hosting the Series is Sandra Djuvara Melone, Ceo of Zancora Consulting, which she founded in 2021, with a strong expertise in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, crisis management, human rights and, not last, gender. With a vast experience on the ground, she has worked across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. She knows first hand what living through civil war is like. Sandra is the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Search for Common Ground, Europe, one of the world’s leading international non-governmental organisations working in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, where she's been involved in various roles since 1995. Sandra is a founding member of the European Platform for Conflict Prevention and Transformation (EPCPT), of the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO), and of the Child Soldiers Initiative (CSI). Before dedicating her career to conflict transformation, Sandra worked in human rights advocacy with Amnesty International, and in international education.