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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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