Krav Maga
Simple and effective self-defense techniques for everyone
Samuel Greenberg
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Annotation
This book presents one of the most effective combat and self-defense systems - Krav Maga, which was originally developed for ordinary people - men, women and children - regardless of their physical condition, size and age, to give them powerful, effective and easy to learn and use self-defense methods against any criminal. The main principle of the Krav Magia is to save lives in any life threatening situations using specially developed methods of fighting, counterattack and self-defense. It is based on the methods and techniques of karate, aikido, wushu and many other styles and techniques of martial arts. According to Western military experts, Krav Maga is one of the toughest combat systems in the world, which was tested in real war-like situations and proved to be the most effective. This does not give the enemy a chance: Hit or get hit. That is why Krav Maga is currently learned, deployed and successfully used by the police, army and Special Forces in many countries.
Table of contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction
Krav Maga is a tactical melee system that effectively combines self-defense and hand-to-hand combat, which was created to effectively counter aggression and based on combat experience. Krav Maga system consists of technical actions and techniques that have been tested in real combat conditions. The emphasis in training is on quickly neutralizing the threat in a real situation. Krav Maga is studied modern weapons in combination with methods of self-defense and hand-to-hand combat. The system gained notoriety after it was adopted by Special Forces around the world.
The main difference between Krav Maga and other types of self-defense is that all techniques are based on maximum efficiency in real conditions. Based on the fact that there will be no pity or leniency in the attack, the response is aimed at neutralizing the threat and rescuing as quickly and safely as possible. The emphasis is on hitting vulnerable points (including pokes in the eye, blows to the groin, bites, screams and head blows), as well as the use of any available items like sticks, stones, sand etc. that can all be a weapon of self-defense. At the same time, training clearly demonstrates methods of mitigating conflict and methods of adequately attacking, and emphasizes the need to meet the limits of necessary self-defense.
In a real battle, the winner is the one who survives, so the main emphasis in the study of techniques is on the fight in the worst conditions and disadvantages against several opponents, one hand or defending a third person (for example, a wife or a child), as well as against armed opponents. Trainings are held in conditions as close to reality as possible. For realism can be used loud music, muted light, electro shocker devices for the production of artificial smoke, etc. This allows you to learn how to ignore distractions and focus on situation analysis. To increase realism before practicing protection can be conducted exhausting physical exercises, training can take place on the ground with different terrain (asphalt, water, quick sand), in shy conditions, with a blindfold. The emphasis is on simulation of real combat as much as possible in training conditions.
The most valuable in this system is the section of psychological training, which allows all students to strengthen the spirit. To do this, special methods are used to recreate a situation in which a person must fight for his life. Training involves developing the ability to assess the situation, terrain and potentially dangerous circumstances even before the start of the battle. Students are shown physical and verbal methods of avoiding violence where possible.
In Krav Maga there is no difference between training for men and women, young and people in old age, as the training puts emphasis on natural reflex movements of the human body. Training is built very simply and logically, which allows you to assimilate the studied material as soon as possible.
The self-defense system has earned positive marks and received recommendations from specialists in the field of martial arts and professional fighters, as well as from officers of armies and police for its unusually practical application, but, at the same time, it is suitable for beginners with its simple, logical and realistic approach in ensuring personal safety.
Chapter 2. The structure of Krav Maga
Structurally, Krav Maga consists of two mutually conditioned and interconnected sections: self-defense and contact combat.
Self - defense
Imagine, after a long day of work, you are heading to your car in the parking lot. As soon as you open the door, someone comes up to you from behind and puts a knife to your throat. If you respond quickly and aggressively, defending yourself, and taking control of the weapon - neutralize the attacker, this is a situation of self-defense.
Self-defense is the basis of Krav Maga. Various techniques of this system have been developed to enable the Krav Maga learner to protect himself and others from hostile, violent actions, prevent injuries, and defeat and neutralize attackers.
Krav Maga includes protection from various attempts of aggression, such as punching, kicking, grabbing, choking and breaking limbs. These techniques are also used in situations where your life is in danger, that is, when the attacker is armed, for example, with a stick, a knife, a pistol and even a hand grenade.
In the early stages of Krav Maga, Imi Lichtenfeld, the founder of the system, faced the challenge of rapid and effective training of Israeli army soldiers, whose age ranged from physically healthy and strong recruits to retired reservists in their forties. That's why he created a system that was based on simple, instinctive movements, rather than complex techniques that require long study and good physical shape.
As a result, the technique of self-defense Krav Maga can be effectively applied by men and women of different ages and different physical abilities. The techniques and principles of Krav Maga are based on natural movements that are very effective and accessible in learning. Students are taught to apply these principles and techniques in different situations, for example, in the dark, sitting or lying down, in adverse circumstances, when it is necessary to defend itself and the ability to move is limited, etc.
Contact combat
Hand-to-hand combat is a more complex stage in the study of Krav Maga, where students are taught quick and effective ways to neutralize the enemy. This part of the system includes modern methods of combat: attack, defense, development and sense of time, feints, combat tactics, and some important psychological methods associated with survival in an extreme environment.
Krav Maga consists of various combat techniques, although this system is also aimed at developing the mental capabilities of the person, which contribute to the morale of the engaged. Special training techniques are used to create situations that mimic the real, preparing you for the cruelty and reality of encroaching on your life. These training methods have been used to train Israels most elite military units and are the most effective, as countless examples confirm.