Krav Maga: An Easy Self Defence Technique

Imagine you are walking home from a park in the night. You turn a back alley, but suddenly, a man starts following you very closely. You turn around to see who it was, and see him holding a heavy bat. You immediately attack him in the groin, neck, and eyes. Then you try to get his bat. You both start wrestling for the bat, then you realize he wants to fight with you. Good thing you know your techniques. You try to choke his neck with arm bars and trap his leg with leg locks. You succeed and knock him out, and soon, your ruckus had the police come and arrest him. You could have been hurt, but thanks to Krav Maga, you escaped with just bruises.


What is Krav Maga:

• Krav Maga is the official hand-to-hand combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces. 
• Developed in the 1950s, it combines the most effective techniques from various martial arts.
• It is used in dangerous and unexpected situations. Its quick counter-attacks and brutal offensive techniques make it a great fighting style.
• It’s also the preferred system for U.S. military and law enforcement personnel. Krav Maga is not a traditional martial art, but a revolutionary self-defense program. 
• There are no uniforms, no traditions, no choreographies. 
• Quote from founder Imi Litchenfeld: We use and train Krav Maga "so that one may walk in peace."

Tips on using Krav Maga:

• The most important technique: KICK THE GROIN. Kick your leg as high as possible, following through the movement for maximum impact. 
  
  
• When being attacked, always stay in motion. Krav Maga is the idea of retzev, Hebrew for “continuous motion.”
• In a combat situation, you should always be moving either toward or away from your opponent, but the goal is always to ensure your opponent is no longer a threat at the end. This could mean disarming, getting him/her unconscious, or possibly even killing your opponent.
• Areas like the shins, eyes and throat are all vulnerable areas with a lot of soft tissue and nerve endings.
• If you strike these places, as quickly and as hard as you can, you will generally take your opponent from feisty to face-down in a hurry.
• When punching, make the perfect fist. Start by bending the middle set of knuckles in. Then bend the second set of knuckles (the base of your fingers). Place your thumb over the pointer and middle finger. Keep your wrists completely straight.

• Your pen, keys, belt, etc., are all potential weapons. Most people rarely consider how they might be employed as a weapon if necessary. Pens and keys can quickly become stabbing implements, while a belt can be a good "zone" weapon. (This is still Krav Maga)

Finally, here's a video of a real-life Krav Maga attack.

In an elevator