What is Krav Maga?

What is Krav Maga? Krav Maga is the hand to hand combat system of the Israeli Military. It’s simple, straight forward method and realistic approach make Krav Maga an exceptional choice for anyone wanting practical self protection skills. The British Krav Maga Association promotes the teaching and training in authentic Israeli Krav Maga.

What is Krav Maga?
BKMA_5Intelligent, socially responsible training
Krav Maga teaches intelligent, socially appropriate methods of avoiding or responding to danger. We train ordinary people to protect themselves within the bounds of law. We don’t encourage violence or aggression. Violence and aggression are not the objective of Krav Maga. Training includes verbal de-escalation drills, body language and an approach to self protection that is inline with UK laws and moral behavior.
How is Krav Maga different to Martial Arts?
Where does Krav Maga Come from?

Who learns Krav Maga?
Forged in real world conflict
The most significant different between Krav Maga and the Martial Arts is that Krav Maga has an unparalleled level of testing and development. Krav Maga is the most proven self protection method anywhere – every technique has been tried and tested in every imaginable theatre, from warfare to law enforcement, and on the street. In every case, year after year, it has been proven to work.
Pirated – copied – and imitated
Krav Maga’s reputation is such that numerous unscrupulous individuals attempt to cash in on the name. The range of charlatans and imitators is so extensive than it can be difficult to find real Krav Maga. If it’s prefaced XXXXX Krav Maga then it almost certainly isnt real Krav Maga
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