🛡️ Free Community Event · June 12, 2026

Stop The Bleed®
Save A Life

Learn to save a life in 60 minutes. The #1 cause of preventable death in trauma is uncontrolled bleeding. This free, hands-on certification class teaches you exactly what to do when seconds count — before first responders arrive.

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June 12, 2026Friday

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4:00 – 5:00 PM1 Hour · Hands-On

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Krav Maga Renton801 S 3rd St, Renton WA

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FREE18+ only

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About The Program

What Is Stop The Bleed®?

Stop the Bleed® is a national awareness campaign developed by the American College of Surgeons. It was created in response to mass casualty events and the recognition that trained bystanders can save lives before first responders arrive.

The program was developed following the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy, where experts identified that trained bystanders could have saved lives. It is now taught to over 2.1 million people nationwide — including law enforcement, military, and everyday citizens.

Krav Maga Renton is proud to bring this free certified training to our community in partnership with UW Medicine Valley Medical Center. This is exactly the kind of real-world preparedness we believe everyone should have.

— Coach MC, Krav Maga Renton

2.1M+People Trained

#1Preventable Death

1 hrTraining Time

Did You Know?

Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death in trauma. First responders average 7–10 minutes response time. A person can bleed out in under 3 minutes. You could be the difference.

What You'll Learn

3 Steps That Save Lives

In 60 minutes you'll learn the three proven techniques that stop life-threatening bleeding until emergency services arrive.

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Apply Pressure With Hands

The immediate response. Use your hands to apply firm, direct pressure to the wound. Learn proper positioning, how much pressure to apply, and how to maintain it until help arrives.

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Apply Dressing & Press

Pack the wound with gauze or available materials and apply sustained pressure. Learn wound packing technique, proper dressing application, and how to handle different wound types.

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Apply Tourniquet

For severe limb bleeding — wrap, wind, secure, record the time. Learn proper placement, how tight is enough, and when to use it vs. direct pressure.

Stop the Bleed® is a registered service mark of the Department of Defense · Presented with UW Medicine Valley Medical Center

Your Instructor

Certified. Experienced.

This class is taught by a certified Stop the Bleed® instructor with extensive real-world trauma experience — not by Coach MC. We specifically brought in a medical professional with the credentials to deliver this training at the highest standard.

Katherine began her medical journey as a volunteer fire fighter at 16. Her career spans trauma centers from Level I to IV, sexual assault nursing, and now trauma program coordination at one of the region's busiest Level III facilities. She is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner — which is how this collaboration came together.

A note from Coach MC: Katherine trains BJJ and found us through the martial arts community. When she mentioned she teaches Stop the Bleed®, bringing her in was a no-brainer. Real preparedness is our mission — this is exactly that.

Katherine Bendickson

RN, BSN · Stop the Bleed® Certified Instructor

Trauma Program Coordinator
UW Medicine | Valley Medical Center · Level III Adult Trauma Center

Stop the Bleed® Certified Instructor
Chair — Society of Trauma Nurses, Geriatric Trauma Committee
Trauma Program Coordinator — Valley Medical Center
Experience at Level I–IV Trauma Centers
Former Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Washington State University — Bachelor of Science in Nursing

🏥 Valley Medical 🏅 Trauma Nurses

Why We're Hosting This

Preparedness Is Our Mission

At Krav Maga Renton, we train people to handle real-world threats — not trophies. Stop the Bleed® is a natural extension of that mission. Knowing how to defend yourself matters. Knowing how to save a life after an emergency matters just as much.

This class is open to the entire community — no membership required. Bring a friend, a coworker, or a family member.

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Certified Curriculum

Official Stop the Bleed® program from the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.

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100% Hands-On

You practice on training aids — not just watch a video. Muscle memory is built through repetition.

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Completely Free

No cost, no catch. A community service from Krav Maga Renton and UW Medicine Valley Medical Center.

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Just 60 Minutes

In one hour you'll leave with skills that could save a life — a family member, coworker, or stranger.

Event Details

Everything You Need To Know

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DateFriday, June 12, 2026

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Time4:00 PM – 5:00 PMArrive 5 minutes early

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LocationKrav Maga Renton801 S 3rd Street, Suite D & E · Renton, WA 98057

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CostFREE — No payment required

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Class SizeMaximum 15 participantsMinimum 8 required to hold the class

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Age Requirement18 years and older only

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What To WearComfortable clothingAll training materials provided

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CancellationPlease cancel 24hrs in advanceSo we can offer your spot to the waitlist

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