In this article we take a look at why Krav Maga has become such a popular and effective form of self defence.
What is Krav Maga?
Krav Maga is a real life, self defence system developed by Imi Lichtenfeld. It was initially developed for Jewish people in Bratislava and later for the Israeli Defence Forces. Lichtenfeld adopted elements from boxing, wrestling and street fighting, combining them with techniques from Karate and Judo — adapted for simple, fast and effective real life application.
How Effective is Krav Maga for Self Defence?
Krav Maga teaches students how to defend themselves against all types of attack through partner work, simulation and stress testing of real life self defence situations. It teaches students how to recognise threatening behaviour and to act decisively before the escalation to physical violence.
An important aspect of Krav Maga training is that it gives students the tools to overcome opponents in completely “unfair” situations quickly and decisively: a larger or stronger opponent, multiple opponents, opponents with weapons and unexpected attacks.
Why Is Krav Maga Extremely Effective?
- Students begin learning a complete set of physical self defence skills from their very first class.
- It was designed as a modern self defence system that anyone can learn and apply effectively in a relatively short time.
- Krav Maga techniques are based on instinctive movements and natural reactions — making them fast and effective under stress.
- It trains students both physically and mentally so they can be effective under real pressure.
- It builds vital confidence through learning and skills development.
The Main Aim of Krav Maga
The main aim of Krav Maga is to enable students to defend themselves in close combat, real life situations within a year rather than years. Krav Maga practitioners often say: “We train in Krav Maga so we’ll never need to use Krav Maga.”
Fast. Simple. Effective.
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— Victoria, Eitan Krav Maga