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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.
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What is krav maga?
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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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
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 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.
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
What is special about Krav Maga that no other martial art has?
Krav Maga is rather new as a martial art which many claim is more martial than art. It was started by Imi Lichtenfeld in Israel in the 1940's. Krav Maga is a reality based system of self-defense that relies more on gross muscle movements rather than fine motor skills. Since it originated in the Israel Defense Forces it had to work for both men and women and against all types of opponents. It had to be easy to learn and easy to retain the skills because of limited training time. Most martial arts are involved in competition where there are rules and Krav Maga is more oriented for self-defense with no rules. Mottos like Get home safe tell the story. Recently I went to a presentation on active shooters given by a SWAT team lead. He said that if you find yourself in such a situation you have to decide whether to take action or not should the opportunity present itself. He said if you did decide that you had to take action that it must be aggressive, violent and effective. That describes Krav Maga in such a situation. You can get the U.S. history of Krav Maga from Krav Maga Worldwide website.
Do the CIA know hand to hand combat?
yes its called Krav Maga
