It’s no picnic mastering one of the world’s most effective form of self-defense: it takes umpteen hours of hard work, dedication, and a willingness to feel your back on the mat more than a couple of times. So just how long does it take to learn Krav Maga? Everyone is going to have a different journey, but there are a few touchpoints you can keep in mind once you start your training and begin trying Read more…
It’s not a small thing to say that Krav Maga may be the most useful self-defense practice in the entire world. After all, you can find Krav Maga in use from the Israeli Defense Force to your sheriff’s office, and even on the screens of your local movie theater. Krav Maga is most useful for one thing: staying alive. But just what exactly sets it apart from the martial arts of the world? Here are Read more…
Krav Maga in action typically means efficient and devastating strikes. While those techniques are definitely a big part of what makes the system work, we also utilize holds on key limbs and pressure points when the situation calls for them. Joint locks are key to Krav Maga proficiency, and we wouldn’t recommend anyone trying to fight their way out of a dangerous situation without knowing at least a couple of them. Read on to experience Read more…
Summer is supposed to be a carefree time, especially for children who are out of school and can spend the majority of their time outside enjoying the beautiful weather and doing fun activities. But according to the National Incidence Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway and Thrown away Children (NISMART), 41% of abductions occur during the summer months of June, July and August. So before sending your child to the park or pool with friends make Read more…
Krav Maga is more popular right now than ever before. We support that wholeheartedly, but if you’re new to Krav Maga, a certified instructor needs to be the one showing you the ropes. Krav Maga certification by Krav Maga Worldwide is an important factor in determining if your trainer is legitimate, and really knows what they’re trying to teach. Read on to learn exactly why you should be learning Krav Maga from the pros who Read more…
There are many places where you can learn and practice Krav Maga. Not all are created equal. If the gym you’re going to doesn’t have trainers that know what they’re doing, proper safety and conditioning equipment, or a variety of curriculums so that their students can take exactly what they need from the experience, it might be time to switch up your Krav Maga studio. Your ideal studio may depend on what you want to Read more…
When you reach Level 3 in Krav Maga at Krav Maga Worldwide you will begin to work on takedowns. You’re probably familiar with the idea of takedowns if you follow fighting sports like Mixed Martial Arts or Wrestling. But Krav Maga isn’t practiced to win points or put on a show. Krav Maga training is practice for the real world where another person may actually be trying to kill you. Krav Maga takedowns are useful Read more…
Krav Maga and mixed martial arts are two fighting styles that are both popular for very different reasons. Krav Maga is an effective and efficient self-defense system for personal protection. With promotions like the UFC and ONE Championship dominating bar room screens across the globe, it only stands to reason that a given person might wonder if the Israeli discipline might work well when mixed in with (and matched against) martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu and Read more…
Nobody likes bullies. Not even bullies like other bullies. But when you’re young, it’s hard to find comfort in the moral high ground if you are being bullied. Anyone who’s ever been picked on wants to know how to stop bullies, and Krav Maga can definitely help. Read on to get some concrete, real-world info on how you or a kid you know can responsibly use this practical self-defense system to keep would-be aggressors at Read more…
Lots of parents want their kids to get into athletics, and lots of kids want to learn how to be able to defend themselves. It makes sense, that there’s a lot of interest around Krav Maga training for teens. Some parents might be worried that their child could be injured, or that the discipline might be too complicated. Here at Krav Maga Worldwide, we can help to dispel some of the most common myths about Read more…
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