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Re: What did you do in Krav Maga class today?
Variations on the Guillotine choke defense(basic break with groin strike, elbow, groin strike, elbow, then push through / or if he has more dominate hold, then sit down and roll him over you, attack and then get up / If from a guillotine choke attacker sits down and pulls into guard, then eye gouge, and break his foot lock on you, and get up), Arm bar defense, and Carotid choke(sleeper hold) defense. Good stuff!
Re: tactical distance question! Come on in…
quote Benelli:Hi Don, been a while.I think the simple answer is yes with a disclaimer. In a controlled training environment where I know what the attack is going to be where its coming from and Iím drilling it you bet I think I can control the arm.
However I donít think thatís the issue, I think the issue is me. When I donít know whats coming, say we are in a conversation even when its heated if his hands are at his sides or even if one is gesturing and his side hand quietly floats behind him should I react? Well the logical answer is yes BUT do I?
Iíve been doing this a fairly long time and to be honest its my threat assessment gauge that needs work. I react when I see a threat not when I perceive a threat. Iím not saying thatís right actually I know its not however like I shared Iím being honest and admitting I may not do anything until I see a weapon.
Is a hand behind the back an immediate danger? Logically, yes, in practice, hmmm
Yeah I think Benelli has a point in that, while certain motions such as a hand in the pocket or behind their back does increase risk, it may also be a grey area where one may not be inclined to make assumptions. Emotions and responses can be hard to read, especially when people are upset. Perhaps someone who is quite obviously angry might not be as likely for a physical escalation as another who appears only slightly agitated but pulls out a gun.
So do you make the assumption in every circumstance? That would probably be the best choice theoretically for self-defense, but then you might be assaulting a guy who was merely pulling out his cell phone, or cigarette, etc.
Re: Krav Curriculum
Well it has been stated before very nicely on here, and that is: a style is only as good as the instructor that is teaching it. Regardless of what the style is, make sure the instructor is reliable. A solid taekwondo class that is street-saftey oriented may be much better than a “krav” titled class. I’m getting a little off-tangent though, as if as long as you are comparing a krav maga class under a renowned organization, such as KMWW, IMKA, etc, then you aren’t going to run into too many problems concerning krav. Most of the curriculum is going to be identical, especially the beginner stuff in level 1.
Re: Eye Contact
Yeah, moving from eye contact to the left or right on a horizontal line is what I think I do most commonly, and is probably the most effective without giving up anything. Be careful not to look up and down too much at someone, as if to alert them of you sizing them up. Down and to the left might not be all that bad, unless it’s too far down towards the floor. If you look down without moving your head, then I would doubt that it is a problem.
Re: What did you do in Krav Maga class today?
For level 2, we worked on leg defenses(roundhouse, front, and groin), and then incorporated those into any attack. We worked with a partner who would throw a combination of punches and kicks, and we would have to counterattack quickly and then follow up with retzev. Tough stuff, and we worked a lot of important things like timing and reaction times, as well as a variety of defenses. And you can always use more retzev practice, making everything smoother and effectively chosen to weak points.
Re: Basic Strikes not fast enough the Krav way?
The pivot, after much practice and once you begin to get more comfortable with it, will become much sutler and subsequently faster. It is definitely to your advantage to pivot, as you need the power which only your body can provide. You may have some effectiveness with only the arm movements while hitting a bag/pad, but these punches have high velocity but with very little power.
You can also think about it with the fact that your speed in throwing punches will depend much more greatly on your physical state. As you get tired, the punches will begin to slow down, and if you don’t have the body weight powering those punches, you might as well be wasting your time.
Re: How often do you get hurt in class
Wow it seems drastically different over at my school. I have been training in Krav for about 4 months, with about 60 hours of experience, and I haven’t left even one class with an injury. The only time I may have had bruises is from practicing 360 defenses. It’s interesting to hear the contrast.
Re: Reacting to Insult
A fantastic book to read is Nasty People by Jay Carter. (http://www.amazon.com/Nasty-People-Without-Becoming-Bestselling/dp/0809244063)
This book focuses on dealing with these types of people, who he referres to as “invalidators”. Like others have already pointed out, this is vastly different from a threat, but I think Krav alone gives you a great mentality to deal with threats and physical confrontations.The essence of the book explains how these types of people invalidate others because of a low self-esteem and low self-worth. It helps you identify how they will invalidate you, and how you can deal with it. I actually just read this book a few weeks ago, and I was amazed by how applicable it was. Most of the things that the author describes you will recognize and see how others so frequently use this demoralizing tactic. I would recommend this book to everyone!
Re: Video: Bully learns that not wanting to fight isn’t the same as not knowing how t
It’s very interesting to see the “bully”‘s reaction time. With the intensity and escalation that is drilled into KM, that guy could have most of his bones broken before he even realizes what has happened.
Re: Training for Krav
Crossfit is designed as a supplementary workout to other physical activity. Depending on how many times a week you have Krav lessons, CF would be enough. You should also understand that the CrossFit workouts should be very intense, and you should be pushing yourself to unsustainable levels.
Re: Knowledge Transfer to family?
quote Kirsten:My friend used to randomly attack his girlfriend around the house in an effort to get her to take classes with him… One day he attacked… she attacked back like all girls do and nailed him in the “pills”… He left her alone after that.Its funny how many of you guys try to do this to your significant others and all seem to end up with the same result. LOL
Haha. I guess some knowledge was transferred from Krav.
Groin strike FTW. rofl2
Re: Weight training for Krav Maga
CrossFit! I would definitely recommend CrossFit as it builds up functional strength, which is exactly what you need for a fight.
Re: After you’ve used KM to defend yourself, do you report it or keep quiet?
I understand Kontact, and he makes a valid point. The problem with it, though, is that the Law is a little corrupt because corrupt people have influenced it. Looking back at some of the first posts in this thread, it has been explained that one who is defending oneself has to defend just enough, and make sure not to become the aggressor. While it may seem absurd to normal, sensible people, the Law must take into account psychopaths who would take a situation too far and kill someone, thereby twisting the concept of proportionality which you described.
