Krav Maga is the most effective martial art in existence for self defense.
A street fight is not based on a weight class, hands are not wrapped to protect fists and there is no referee to decide when a fighter is too injured to continue. Training with Rhon Mizrachi’s Krav Maga Federation teaches the skills to neutralize an attack ; students learn that they have to rely only on themselves to end a fight.
Practitioners always train with the assumption that attackers are bigger, stronger and have “ friends”. Principles of Krav Maga include:
Part of training is learning that in a fight the victim must be able to turn the tables quickly. Once they are attacked they are no longer the victim, now the victim becomes the aggressor.
“The difference between how I do the technique and how you do it is my attitude. I turn my attacker into the victim immediately”. ~Rhon
Students of Krav Maga learn a multitude of self-defense techniques and strikes, including defenses against sticks, knives, guns and multiple attackers. Realistic training is emphasized and sparring is an important part of the curriculum. Krav Maga defenses are based upon actual human reflexes – the body’s natural responses. Through constant practice and repetition techniques against the many possible forms of attack become automatic, muscle memory.
Unlike other Martial Arts or sports – Ju Jitsu, MMA, Muy Thai , Tae Kwon Do for examples – there are no rules in Krav Maga; therefore the art is not a competitive sport, we cannot compete as Krav Maga practitioners; the style is only for self defense.
Krav Maga is a modern and innovative style that was developed in response to experiences gained both in the street and in combat situations.
The material in the art of Krav Maga, beyond it’s initial military applications (which are taught to advanced students) is based on one premise; You can only rely on yourself if attacked. Civilians are unable to call for re-enforcements or depend on fellow soldiers for support.
Krav Maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld introduced the belted system (White thru 5 Dans of Black Belt) in order to allow students to progress as they learn the techniques that move from basic to complex. Testing for rank allows instructors to determine a students knowledge of and ability in Krav Maga. Because advanced material and sparring become more intense and aggressive, testing ensures that students have the skills required to move forward safely. Learning the art of Krav Maga requires dedication and hard work. Training requires both physical and mental concentration. Federation students are committed and dedicated to their training, instructors and fellow students.
“A nation that draws too broad a line between it’s scholars and it’s warriors will have it’s thinking done by cowards and it’s fighting done by fools.” ~Thucydides
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