Self-defense training is something that everyone should be doing in some way. The need for self-defense skills is definitely going to vary from one location to the next. Everyone should be aware of how urgent the need for self-defense training is in relation to where they live and what sort Read more…
It’s all about defending yourself so you can neutralize a threat or attacker, and survive. As a result of this mentality there is no technique that is considered “dirty” or “illegal” in Krav Maga if it means the difference in surviving an assault. This is another huge benefit of Krav Maga. Students are taught to target areas like the groin, eyes, and throat on an attacker because strikes to these targets illicit an involuntary response that can also impede functions like breathing, seeing, standing, etc.
Front kick to the groin, bearhug/takedown defense, and knife defense are three Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense techniques that everyone should know…or at least have some knowledge of as a means of increasing their personal safety. These techniques are effective, easy to learn and to recall under stress and, in a broad sense, very representative of the Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense philosophy.
How many times a month, week, or even how many times a day should you be training in Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense in order to get the most out of your training? out your ideal frequency for training and your magic number for classes per week, per month, etc comes down to goals and motivation, physical ability, and actual availability. The Krav Maga Worldwide belt-system and belt testing procedures are based on, as we mentioned, the idea of someone training three times per week so that’s really the best place to start when figuring out what your training program is going to be.
Krav Maga for beginners can seem intimidating and challenging…but remember two things. The first is that if you’ve decided to start training in Krav Maga Worldwide self-defense you are making a positive change in your life and, yes, that’s going to require some adjusting some effort to overcome obstacles. The second is that Krav Maga is a system that was basically designed, at least in Level 1, for absolute beginners.
This blog will give you a roadmap of tips for Krav Maga for beginners that will help you in both the mental and physical aspects of training so that you can progress and build skills that will make you stronger and safer.
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