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Krav Maga is one of the most effective self defense combat systems in the world because its defensive fighting techniques are designed specifically for modern, real-world applications. Unlike most martial arts, built on either point fighting or scenarios that may have been common centuries ago, Krav Maga is constantly evolving to match the dangers you may face today. One of the primary ways this evolution occurs is through the use of scenario replication or situational Read more…

Unfamiliar Surroundings In addition to training from positions of disadvantage (in reference to the student’s body), it’s also important to train in unfamiliar and less-controlled surroundings. Always training on matted floors, with mirrors and familiar points of reference, is not conducive to the most realistic training. Therefore, students should be exposed to training in areas such as parks, offices, parking garages/lots, vehicles, etc. The unfamiliar surroundings, in addition to varying terrains and obstacles, will broaden Read more…

Position of Disadvantage Krav Maga self-defense techniques are almost always trained from a neutral position or from a position of disadvantage. While it’s certainly possible that a defender recognizes a threat early, training from a position of disadvantage (in the dark, with the emergence of an unknown threat or threats, while physically exhausted, with divided attention, having to make multiple tactical decisions in a correct sequence, functioning while injured or from a restricted position, etc.) Read more…

Mutual Combat If two individuals engage in mutual combat, the right of self-defense is only available if the defender has: Actually attempted, in good faith, to refuse to continue fighting; By words or conduct, caused the opponent to be aware, as a reasonable person, that he desires to stop fighting; By words or conduct, caused the opponent to be aware, as a reasonable person, that he has in fact stopped fighting; and Has given the Read more…

The Use of Common Objects as Shields When using common objects as shields, often the objects available provide coverage due to surface area and/or structural integrity. However, such objects are rarely beneficial as striking implements because of the lack of hard surfaces or the unwieldy size. In these cases, once the initial defenses are made, the shield should be abandoned in favor of personal weapons or escape. Darren Levine is the Chief Instructor of Krav Read more…

The Use of Common Objects as Distractions Common objets used as distractions are often small and, in most cases, easily thrown, such as keys, coins, a wallet, a drink, etc. It’s possible that hot liquid or aerosols, when employed as distractions, may also induce pain or injury. Tactically, these objects should be used at the onset of a threat to help facilitate escape or to provide access to a more practical defensive weapon or the Read more…

Deadly Force A person may exercise deadly force in self-defense or in the defense of others only when he reasonably believes that death or serious bodily injury is about to be inflicted upon himself or some other third party. In other words, the threat is about to happen and is not unclear as to when it may occur sometime in the future. Darren Levine is the Chief Instructor of Krav Maga Worldwide.  A 6th degree black Read more…

Defense of Third Parties If the defender has a reasonable belief that force is necessary to protect a third party, then he is justified in using it, even if the third party is not truly in danger. This is the law in most states now. Darren Levine is the Chief Instructor of Krav Maga Worldwide.  A 6th degree black belt, he is one of the highest-ranked Krav Maga instructors in the world and received extensive Read more…