Krav Maga is a self-defense system that originated in Israel and has been used by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for decades. It has since gained popularity all over the world as a highly effective form of self-defense and personal protection. In this article, we will be exploring the question of whether or not it …
Krav Maga is a self-defense system developed in Israel that has gained popularity around the world. It was created by Imi Lichtenfeld, a Slovakian-Israeli martial artist who used his experience as a performer in a traveling circus and a bouncer in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, to develop a system of self-defense that could be used by anyone, …
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As a seasoned martial artist, I’ve had the opportunity to train and study in a variety of different systems and styles, including Krav Maga and Systema. While both of these systems are incredibly effective for self-defense and combat, there are some key strategic differences that set them apart from one another. First and foremost, it’s …
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One of the main principles in Krav Maga is to strike at weak points in the human body: the nose, eyes, ears, throat, sternum, floating ribs, solar plexus, and groin, These are areas of the body that are vulnerable and exposed for everyone. Krav Maga Punching and Arm Strike Techniques Open Hand Strike ~ Krav …
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Perhaps the most famous martial artist of all time was Bruce Lee. A skilled martial artist, an instructor, and movie star, perhaps his most significant contribution was Jeet Kune Do (‘Way of the Intercepting Fist’). This recommended the incorporation of techniques from other martial arts into a fighter’s repertoire. Another martial art that also …
Krav Maga has sky rocketted to international popularity in recent decades as a no-nonsense and highly effective self defense system. I wanted to see how it compared to a more traditional martial art and for this I chose Silat, a brutal system from South East Asia. Here are my thoughts. Origins and History Krav Maga …
When choosing a martial art to practise, it’s important to select the right one. It’s a huge investment of time so you’ll want to ensure you’re on the right path from the start. One of the factors to take into account is how easy the martial art is to learn. I’m not talking about getting …
With my love of all things martial arts, it wasn’t long before I was persuaded by a friend to come to a Krav Maga training session. He had been training for a number of years and were always singing the virtues of this self defense system. For those in a rush my choice was …
