G1 Training Syllabus

G1 Lecture/Theory I

As a trainee, as a practitioner of Krav Maga, when it is possible for you to react, to respond, to attack, not to counterattack

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As a trainee, as a practitioner of Krav Maga, when it is possible for you to react, to respond, to attack, not to counterattack, to attack, it’s very clear that sometimes you may have the opportunity to start with attacks. Not to wait until somebody attacks you, but to use your abilities, to use the opportunity, and start with a preemptive attack. The question is when this is possible?

The answer is simple. If the person in front of you, if the attacker, or the would-be attacker has the intention, the ability, and the tool to attack you, then you can start with preemptive attacks, preemptive actions. Actions you can run away sometimes, it can be the best solution. However, if you were to fight, and to stay during, to defend yourself and others, you will have to do it. The question is still there; how and when should I attack first?

The answer is simple. If the attacker, if the enemy, has the intention — meaning the person wants to attack you — but he doesn’t want to attack you only theoretically, he has the ability. He can reach you, and harm you. The third thing that the attacker should have, is the means, the tools. The tool can be a knife, the tool could be a gun, the tool can be a hand, the tool’s a leg, also.

Attacking with a tool, having the intention, having the ability. The moment somebody has this, you must act. You must react even, we can say. But how do you react? You can definitely react with a preemptive attack. Don’t let the attacker start. Finish the situation before it even starts towards you, I mean.

A. Dealing with Falls

  2. Sideways roll

B. Attacks

  1. Headbutt – forward, backward & sideways
  2. Elbow strike against a group of attackers

C. Kicks


D. Takedowns and Throws

  1. Big sweep - from the outside

E. Defenses Against Medium and High Side Kicks
Note: stop kicks are also effective against sidekicks.

    1. Using the front hand while advancing diagonally,
      with the back leg.
    2. Using the back hand to sweep the side kick.
  3. Sweeping inside defense with the front forearm against
    a high side kick.
    defense upward while lowering and leaning
    the upper body away, countering with a low side kick.

F. Releases From Wrist Grabs While on the Ground
(attacker has mounted the defender)


G. Escaping from Headlocks and Chokes While on the Ground

    1. Use a pluck and turn.
    2. Use the upper arm and turn.



I. Defenses Against Overhand (Regular) Stab

  1. Kick defenses, as in previous levels.
  3. When attacked from the side (left/right)
    2. Defend lean away and kick

J. Defenses Against Underhand (Oriental) Stab


K. Defense Against a Handgun Threat from the Front

  1. Defense against a pistol threat from the front.

L. Defenses Against Previously Unknown Attacks from a Variety of Angles




Defending Horizontal (Swing) Stick Attack to the Legs

  1. Burst forward
  2. Defend with the shin
  3. Defend with a stop kick to the stick/hands

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