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Krav Maga was created by Imi Lichtenfeld in the early 1960's. The name itself is Hebrew for Close Combat and was originally designed for use by the Israeli defense forces, it is taught throughout the world as a defensive art to both civilians and many different security forces. The style is predominately designed for self defense. The focus is on ensuring that the individual has the abilities to take advantage of any openings that are apparent. It also pushes the trainees physically to get them to, and keep them at, a high level of readiness for any situation. The main principles are:
* Avoid injury * Take advantage of natural reflexes * Act as quickly as possible * Know and use the human body's vulnerabilities * Use of the body and all objects near at hand as weapons * There are no rules. Training works on the main areas of concern, defenses against punches and kicks, multiple attackers, escaping from grabs and chokes as well as being able to punch and kick effectively. Sparring provides experience and establishes confidence.
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Is Krav Maga effective?
Krav Maga (literally, "Close Combat") was/is designed for one thing - fighting and defending yourself in real world conditions. It was developed by the Israelis, and there are few on the planet that know how to defend themselves in harsh and hostile environments. The History Channel ran a special on it last year - you can get it online or at Best Buy. My best friend is FBI, and I as a Tang Soo Do 1st Dan was intrigued and impressed by what I saw. These guys use it every day in real world conditions and it works. I gave my copy of the video to my friend - he was in combat with SpecOps forces in Iraq, and he was impressed enough that he started taking lessons himself. Others at the Bureau who he works with have also been impressed and have taken it up. The difference between Krav Maga and traditional Martial Arts is that most of the karate forms today have been significantly watered down, or the more deadlier real meanings for different strikes haven't been passed on to some students. Also, many traditional martial artists train with Gi's in a dojo. They rarely train in street clothes outside. However, in a real world situation, that's exactly how you're going to find yourself if you get attacked. The Israelis have essentially taken the best portions of different Martial Arts, and modified them for use in everyday real world situations in any kind of environment. Weapon disarms, Get the Krav Maga video that History Channel produced for their Human Weapons series - it runs about 8 bucks, and I found my copy at the special interest section of DVD's at Best Buy. You can get it online at History Channel here: http://tinyurl.com/kroowl In my opinion it is definitely effective. Remember the environment that the IDF is exposed to every day in the Middle East in their own country. They live and survive with this art. That in itself is a testament to its effectiveness. I have been practicing Krav Maga for about a year now. I think it is very effective in teaching discipline and self-preservation.
How does Israel survive among powerful Arab states that are hostile to it?
Answer 1Arabs may have an great powerful army of men, but the Israeli soldiers are the must evil thing you could ever saw, they train them over there to make them powerful even on 6 men, also they were trained to fight in "Krav maga" its an Israeli technique using for attacking a person with everything that you could, also the Israeli soldiers are trained by the chain of command which is telling them what to do and they does without any questions, Arabs may think over the time and does things by themselves while the Israeli soldiers are working in a eique way of team work, which is better then anything else.Commentary on Answer 1So there you have it, folks. A plaintive screed to inform the world and reveal the secret tactics behind the evil, 'disproportionate forces' of military training and discipline.It may answer the question better than anything that a lifelong friend of Israel could have written here.Answer 2Israel has managed to survive based on strategic military action, comprehensive diplomatic action, a myth of its own invincibility (among Arab States), and foreign support. There is also a patriotism in Israel that is hard to match.
What Crimes were punishable by crucifixion?
Principally acts: 1. Of terrorism (or imputed terrorism such as speaking out against Rome) or 2. Flying in the face of Roman custom (such as slaves either rebelling against their masters or disrespecting them with acts of theft, violence, spitting in their food or rape). It was therefore a punishment largely reserved for slaves or apprehended rebels and was not administered to Roman citizens (which explains why Saint Paul, a Roman citizen [citizen of Rome being a legal rather than ethnic status] was beheaded rather than crucified whereas Saint Peter WAS crucified for preaching a seditious doctrine of divinity not residing in Rome's emperors but in Christ). The interesting question this raises is why Jesus was crucified when there is nothing overtly anti-Roman in his views; unless of course Jesus' true mission was whitewashed to hide his zealot terrorist leanings. If this is questioned consider that among Jesus' known apostles were: 1. Simon the Zealot 2. Judas Sicarius (the Sicarii were a group of Hebrew terrorists who killed with a special dagger known as a Sicarii - these men had their own Krav Maga style martial art and were the blueprint for the pseudo Islamic Hasshashin) 3. James and John the Sons of Thunder (a rank used by the zealots) 4. Peter, who was armed with a sword in Gethsemane and who Jesus begged to stop carving a swathe through the Temple Guard zadik@hotmail.co.uk
Where was Magadha situated?
Magadha was situated in present-day northern India, primarily in the eastern state of Bihar. It was an important kingdom during ancient and medieval times and was known for its wealth and political power. Magadha was the birthplace of several influential Indian religions and played a significant role in the development of Indian history and culture.
Who are the Kaniyar or Ganaka people and how did they originate?
Ganaka or Kaniyar is a caste name of traditional astrologers in south India. They are known by various other names at different local regions, such as Kanisan, Kanisu, kani, Kaniyar Panicker, Kalari Panicker, Kalari Kurup, kaniyan, Balyaya, etc. Their ancestors were the first group of ancient Brahmins who reached the south Indian region, far ahead of the arrival of the alien Brahmins of pre-medieval era. Predecessors of Ganaka/kaniyar were earlier known by the name Arivor. Moreover they had a supreme status in social hierarchy by virtue of their excellent sense of past, future and present (Trikaala ngani)and profound skills in guiding the society. They are actually descendants of sakadwipi Brahmins. Origin dates back to vedic period, before 2000BCE. Their ancestors were "Maga", people who came from the indo-Iranian region and eventually migrated and settled at various parts of ancient India. Some of them had taken up the practice and belief of heterodox groups (Ajivka, Jainism and Budhism) . Later their predecessors become separated and segregated into different groups by taking up different calling or names at different places. Ganak Brahmins in Assam, Acharya in Tripura, Graha Bipra in Bihar, Nakshtra Darsa, Jothishi in Orrisa, Joshi in western and central India, Kaniyar, Ganaka, Kaniyan kanikal, kaniyar panicker, kalari panicker in south India. Ganaka were scholarly people and were traditionally engaged in intellectual vocations such as astronomy, astrology, literature, ayurveda, teaching, physicking, etc. Kannassa Panickers, Ayyappilli asan and Ezhuthachan are some of the noted personalities among them who set out the process of development of a regional language ''Malayalam''. Kaniyar or Ganaka people were the only media who enabled the sanskritasation of non-Brahmins in the kerala region. Many historians including foreign travelers have noted their proficiency in mathematics and Sanskrit. In general, they had taken up the role of astute physical and psychic healers, as astrology is said to have a major role in social regulation by means of social and individual psychological intervention. They had four to five Gothras in the north Malabar , Six Gotras (Bhrigu , Viswamitra Vasishta, Kasyapa etc ) in the region of southern Malabar and cochin. Similarly six steps (pambar illam , Thachar illam , Chowla Mangalathu illam etc) were also had reported to been existed in southern Travancore region. In Kerala region, they had many titles such as Bhata, kookaniyal, Nakaniyal, Panicker, Kurup, Asan, Kalari or Ezhuthu Asan, Gurukkal, Viadyan or Vaidyar, Jyotsian or Jyotsiar conferred to them by then local Royal authorities, in virtue of their eminence in the respective occupational fields such as royal court scholarship, martial art and literacy preceptorship , practitioners of Indian medicine and astrology. Eventually such titles were adopted by the descendant family members and regarded themselves as different sub sects. From 18th century or so the privileged titles such as Asan, Vaidyar or Vaidyan, Jolsian or Jyolsiar, Panicker become no longer restricted to the domain of Kaniyar or Ganaka community ,but members of other castes and religion were also found eager to adopt and hold such surnames. Many eminent and scholarly people among Ganaka had made tremendous contributions in astronomy, astrology, literature and ayurveda. It has enriched the Indian culture. Examples: Aryabhata Ganaka of 5th century AD, Kalidas Ganaka of AD 500, Kumara Ganaka of 14thcentury AD,Ayippilli Asan of 14 th century AD (Ramacharitha pattu), Niranam poets (Kannassa panickers), Ezhuthachan (father of malayalam), Edakkadu Sankaran Kookaniyal, etc. Ganaka or Kaniyar were indeed the guiding spirits of the society. Kaniyar were noted for their indispensability to the society. Opinion of Kaniyar were keenly sought by every individual at the moments of auspiciousness and at times of misfortunes alike. Hence they were highly respected by the society till 16th century. But, due to their firm egalitarian attitude in providing astrological service to all in the society (for King and sudra alike) ,other Brahman groups considered the Ganaka as inferior . In addition to that, the intolerance of the then power enjoying priestly community towards Kaniyar people's excellence in ancient branches of science (astronomy, astrology and Ayurveda) and Sanskrit language is also believed to have paved the way to degrade them to lower status. Different ocuppational groups were existed among them with different names such as Asan, Ezhuthassan (Teaching reading writing and reciting), Panicker, Ganaka, Kanisan(Hindu Astrology) Kalari panicker or Kurup (Martial art preception), Thinta (polluted)- Kaniyan (exorcism, palm leaf umbrella making), etc, with each signifying their respective chief occupations. The Thinta Kaniyan (polluting Kaniyan) sect was an endo gamous group separated themselves from Kaniyar proper or Ganaka community. They were believed to be non talented (intellectual vocations) members and their families from Kaniyar proper. Since they had taken up other vocations (such as Palm leaf umbrella making, exorcism, Kolam making) rather than practicing pure astrology, they had to undergo degradation to the status of underprivileged class. The higher social status of Ganaks was begun to lose since the medieval era, as the advances in modern science resulted in loss of relevance of Astrology Eventually they lost the significance of avocations such as traditional healers (Vaidyar) and Kalari sanskrit teachers (Asan) as the practice of western system of medicine and English teaching had pushed back the Ayurveda herbal healing and sanskrit eduaction. The British prohibition of traditional military practice has also made the kalari martial art preceptor (panickers) to lose their vocation. Even though their predecessors had a uniform and unique cultural practice, generally they observed the rituals and customs of high caste Hindu. Subtle variations from region to region are seen in following such cultural practice. Humilty and dignity in their behaviour as a trait has been interpreted as a marker of their self esteem, in lieu of the possession of extra ordinary knowledge and skills in the intellectual vocations,.they practiced.
How do you spell kravmaga?
Krav Maga
Who was the founder of Krav Maga?
Imi Lichtenfeld developed Krav Maga so that all may walk in peace.
Does anyone in Liverpool England teach Krav Maga?
AnswerTransilvania School of Krav Maga will be arriving in Liverpool shortly.check out www.kravmaga-system.com and contact Adrian through his websitetype 'krav maga in london' into google there are loads
What is the address of Krav Maga Tulsa?
Krav Maga Tulsa 815 E. 3rd. St. Tulsa, OK 74120 918-402-5300
What it the closest martial arts to krav minga?
Krav Maga was developed as a "Fighting System". However, all of the Krav Maga techniques have been taken from various Martial Arts from all over the world. So Krav Maga is Krav Maga, and all of the techniques are taken from other arts, it is unique in its on way.
Did Jason Bourne use krav maga or escrima?
Krav maga is mistaken as the martial art that Josan Bourne uses, but it is really Jeet Kune Do, Escrima and Kali.
Is mma the same as krav maga?
No, Krav Maga is one specific martial art, while MMA is a mixed of multiple martial art styles, hench the name Mixed Martial Arts. Krav Maga is more of a self defense by whatever means and really isn't for sport like MMA.
Can you tell me self-defence system which is very close to krav maga?
Well Krav Maga is a combination of many martial arts like Jiujitsu, Muy Thai, and Kickboxing. It seems that Muy Thai is pretty similar. MMA would be like the sport version of krav Maga. They are both a combination of several martial arts, both are modern, and both are proven to be effective, but MMA is a sport and Krav Maga is a combat. Krav Maga is Hebrew for "contact combat" Krav Maga is deadly and will teach how to defend yourself on the streets. So you can say that MMA is like Krav Maga, but just a little less brutal and deadly, and designed for things like UFC or boxing. (any kind of fighting that has rules.) But it will still work great on the streets.
What are the release dates for Alive and Well with Michelle Harris - 2002 Krav Maga?
Alive and Well with Michelle Harris - 2002 Krav Maga was released on: USA: 4 November 2011
4 letter word for self defense sport?
Krav Maga
Do the CIA know hand to hand combat?
yes its called Krav Maga
How do you start krav maga training?
You need to locate a Krav Maga Training Place. You need to also be aware that most places have a variety of martial arts, or in this case "Fighting Systems". A Karate Dojo may offer Krav Maga, you just have to make some phone calls and ask around. When you pick a Krav Maga training facility you need to find out how the instructors are trained and any affiliation with a larger organization that trains and certifies instructors. Like anything else there are good and bad instructors and facilities. Talk to those training at the site and do some research on line. I operate two Krav Maga facilities in Maryland currently with 22 certified instructors and we are affiliated with Krav Maga Worldwide who has significant credentials in the civilian, law enforcement and military communities. Look for this type of credibility.
