Imi joined Nazi resistance groups in Europe during WWII and fought back against Nazi oppression until the end of the war when he and thousands of others could immigrate to the newly formed nation of Israel. The only success is survival. Imi understood that the IDF recruits would learn faster and retain their training more easily if they understood the principles behind the techniques and behind their training as a whole.
Every aspect of Krav Maga training is based on these principles. Adhering to the same principles unilaterally makes Krav Maga easy to learn and easy to retain. Students learn one defense for multiple attacks.
Ultimately students have to remember fewer details and can apply systemic action to fight back and win if they are attacked. This becomes very important in dealing with some of the scariest types of assaults and attacks, like those involving attackers armed with guns, knives, and blunt weapons. Krav Maga does not train people for rules based competitions. Krav Maga, as a system, is always adapting and changing.
If a better technique is discovered, and it holds up the the basic Krav Maga principles, the old technique is omitted and the new technique is adapted into the system. Imi eventually realized that the same principle based, always adapting, Krav Maga training the IDF was receiving would be beneficial, possibly life-saving, for civilians around the world.
Krav Maga is a self-defense system. Krav Maga is a combat system born in the middle of the last century to train the Army of the State of Israel. It is based on a scientific and realistic approach to combat according to which, in a dangerous situation, the primary objectives are the protection of yourself and your companions. In other words, the neutralization of the obstacle must happen in the shortest time and with the minimum physical effort possible.
Krav Maga was developed in the military context and for years has been exclusively used by soldiers and special forces. Over the years it has been gradually used by law enforcement and security personnel, establishing itself as a ideal for self-defense for civilians. Above all, the Krav Maga learning curve is very low compared to traditional martial arts. As a result, its teachings are directed to all audiences, including women and older people, through the use of techniques designed to make the most of the physical and psychological possibilities of the students.
Then there are sparring controlled combat and application of self-defence techniques, which are explained by the instructors. Yes, minors can also enrol in the course, as long as an authorization signed by a parent is provided. The age limit is evaluated and agreed on a case-by-case basis, also in relation to the maturity of the subject.
Alternatively, the Kimono can be used, especially in winter months. To train, it is absolutely necessary to wear a mouth guard and a shell protection for the genitals , and it is also necessary to have the classic boxing gloves.
A few years later in , Imi founded Krav Maga Association, a non-profit that promotes and teaches Krav Maga in Israel and beyond, which sparked the global spread of Krav Maga. Now that you know how it all started, here are the main principles of Krav Maga that act as the foundation of its training:. Image credit: returnofkings. Image credit: kravmaga-defcon. Although Krav Maga incorporates moves found in other martial arts such as Boxing, Savate, and Muay Thai punches and kicks or Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Wrestling grappling and disarming techniques , its training is severely different.
This is because Krav Maga stresses self-defense during worst case scenarios that may happen in real life e. Notes: Please do not attempt to emulate these moves without the guidance and supervision of an experienced practitioner. Though this move looks simple, when done correctly, it can neutralize an attacker quickly so can get away or go on the offense with another move. If your attacker happens to be beside you, this is a great move to distance yourself from the attacker.
Begin by crossing your leg to the direction of the opponent while shifting your weight to your leg. Slightly twist your hips and end with a kick using your heel. This move is most effective when targeted to the abdomen, knee or shin. As Krav Maga was developed to be used in real-life situations, it is as practical it is in the streets to prevent or act upon violent confrontations as it is in the battlefields.
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