Krav Maga for self-defense is the most effective real-world system taught today. Originally developed for protection in the Bratislava ghetto, it was later refined and embraced by Israel Defense Forces. Today, it is the preferred system for law enforcement agencies and U.S. military units.¹

 

Krav Maga by Steve Sohn's Krav Maga under Fair Use

 Krav Maga Worldwide teaches street self-defense using:

• Punches, knees, elbows, and kicks
• Defenses against various strikes, weapons, and chokes
• Realistic training drills

Defined by brutal offensive techniques and quick counter-attacks, Krav Maga is the ideal self-defense fighting style for unexpected and dangerous situations. A focus on results without rules of fair fighting means Krav Maga is not a martial art, but a revolutionary self-defense system— no katas, no rituals.

Krav Maga is designed for self-defense and survival purposes only. Unlike competing arts, which by the way are great, Krav Maga does not try to entertain. It does not try to sell tickets. It does not even try to start the fight. The only purpose of Krav Maga's training is to be ready in case we must face the street environment situation. It's a realistic style that understanding in a street environment you could be faced with multiple attackers. With attackers who are armed. With attacker who could come at you by surprise. You're not going to be weighed or matched in an equal weight class. And most important thing, the fight must be finished as quick as possible. Therefore, Krav Maga practitioner are taught they want to pursue aggressively all vulnerable targets. Such as eyes and groins and every single one of those places that will earn you penalty points in a competitive environment.

Self-defense by Sarah Kear under Fair Use

 

¹Krav Maga Worldwide. (2019). Krav Maga Worldwide. Retrieved from Self-defense: https://www.kravmaga.com/programs/self-defense/