Kahn David - Krav Maga Professional Tactics The Contact Combat System of the Israeli Martial Arts

KRAV MAGA

PROFESSIONAL TACTICS

DAVID KAHN

THE CONTACT COMBAT SYSTEM OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

YMAA Publication Center

Wolfeboro, N.H., USA

YMAA Publication Center, Inc.

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PO Box 480

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, 03894

1-800-669-8892

ISBN: 9781594393556 (print) ISBN: 9781594393563 (ebook)

All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.

First edition. Copyright 2016 by David Kahn

Edited by T. G. LaFredo

Copyedit by Doran Hunter

Cover design by Axie Breen

Photos by Mimi Rowland and Rinaldo Rossi unless noted otherwise

Publishers Cataloging in Publication

Names: Kahn, David, 1972 author.

Title: Krav maga professional tactics : the contact combat system of the Israel Defense Forces / David Kahn.

Description: First edition. | Wolfeboro, N.H. : YMAA Publication Center, [2016] | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Contents: Civilian, law enforcement, and military krav maga trainingDefending the most common upper-body and lower-body attacks, throws, and counterthrowsClinches, choke and takedown defenses, escorts, and ground survivalImpact-weapon combatives and defensesFirearm cold combativesDefending edged weapons: open handed and when your handgun is inoperableMultiple assailantsFirearm defensesFirearm retention and professional kravist weapon-defense drillsUse of force.

Identifiers: ISBN: 978-1-59439-355-6 (print) | 978-1-59439-356-3 (ebook) | LCCN: 2016933951

Subjects: LCSH: Krav maga. | Krav magaTraining. | Self-defense. | Self-defenseTraining. | Hand-to-hand fighting. | Hand-to-hand fightingTraining. | Martial artsTraining. | BISAC: SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts & Self-Defense.

Classification: LCC: GV1111 .K25 2016 | DDC: 796.81dc23

The authors and publisher of the material are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury which may occur through reading or following the instructions in this manual.

The activities physical or otherwise, described in this manual may be too strenuous or dangerous for some people, and the reader(s) should consult a physician before engaging in them.

Warning: While self-defense is legal, fighting is illegal. If you dont know the difference, youll go to jail because you arent defending yourself. You are fightingor worse. Readers are encouraged to be aware of all appropriate local and national laws relating to self-defense, reasonable force, and the use of weaponry, and to act in accordance with all applicable laws at all times. Understand that while legal definitions and interpretations are generally uniform, there are smallbut very importantdifferences from state to state and even city to city. To stay out of jail, you need to know these differences. Neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for the use or misuse of information contained in this book.

Nothing in this document constitutes a legal opinion, nor should any of its contents be treated as such. While the author believes everything herein is accurate, any questions regarding specific self-defense situations, legal liability, and/or interpretation of federal, state, or local laws should always be addressed by an attorney at law.

When it comes to martial arts, self-defense, and related topics, no text, no matter how well written, can substitute for professional hands-on instruction. These materials should be used for academic study only.

BECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME

IMITATION IS THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY.

Charles Caleb Colton

The Book of Psalms, chapter 144:1

A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD, my rock,
Who trains my hands for war,
And my fingers for battle.

Having the physical and mental capability to negate a threat to your life and the lives of loved ones must be sharpened through tough, realistic training. Many people study and hone their combat mind-set skills. Much of this is done through the mental preparation for combat or a violent encounter. While mental preparation is highly important, one must hone the physical attributes to survive a violent altercation of any kind. Both of these subjects are imperative when a threat enters your OODA loopthat is, the decision-making cycle in which you observe, orient, decide, and act.

The techniques taught to me by Mr. Kahn, many of which are illustrated in this book, are highly efficient, effective, and practical. These techniques along with rigorous mental preparation can give you the combat mind-set and skills needed to survive a violent altercation. These techniques are a force multiplier to anyones martial arts arsenal. As a military professional and a subject-matter expert in military hand-to-hand combat, it is my opinion that he is an unparalleled teacher and mentor. I would recommend his training to anyone. I recommend Krav Maga Professional Tactics by Mr. David Kahn to anyone serious about self-defense or lifesaving tactics.

MSgt. (ret.) Ronald E. Jacobs

Ron Jacobs is the former chief instructor of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. His other martial arts credentials include the following:

Black belt, krav maga

Black belt, Japanese ju-jitsu

Kru (master instructor), muay Thai

Brown belt, Brazilian jiu-jitsu

We are proud to present Krav Maga Professional Tactics. We thank the many readers and krav maga enthusiasts who contacted us about the next book of the line. Here, you will learn more about the proven core, and in some cases, advanced combative and weapon tactics of the Israel Defense Forces developed first by Imi Lichtenfeld and refined by Grandmaster Haim Gidon. Sgt. Maj. Nir Maman, res., has also made significant contributions to the Israeli krav maga system. The tactics and strategies represented in this book have established their efficacy in defeating aggression over the last seven decades.

I have selected many techniques from the top levels of krav maga. There are several tactics we elected not to include for security considerations in the public interest. Obviously, these omitted offensive and third-party protection tactics are singularly suited for training vetted personnel. I am confident this omission does not detract from the principles and tactics detailed in this book.

Krav magas popularity in professional law enforcement, military, and security circles is, in large part, attributable to its practicality, simplicity, quick retention, easy learning curve, and brutal effectiveness. We train federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies along with all four branches of the US military in the method. We have also trained foreign military branches and private security contractors.

I would like to reiterate a quick anecdote from Krav Maga Weapon Defenses (YMAA, 2012). Over the years we have had several skeptical highly skilled operators take our courses to disprove Israeli krav magas professional applications and effectiveness. As far as we are aware, none of these warriors came away unimpressed with krav maga. Some were more than impressed and asked to be put on our mailing list for all future courses.

We are firmly rooted to the precept that good tactical minds think alike. Our goal is not to replace whatever knowledge these seasoned personnel have but rather to augment their capabilities, to add additional arrows to the proverbial quiver. What is paramount is that we do not approach our specific krav maga training as an exercise program or fad. The tactics and strategies we teach are designed by and for hard-core, no-nonsense, tactically minded professionals, along with civilians who are serious about safety training.