Synopsis Krav Maga, the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Force, was initially developed after World War II to train soldiers to fend off attacks both armed and unarmed. Today Krav Maga is taught as a martial art for self-defense as well as fitness. The foundations of Krav Maga lie in the "six pillars": simultaneous defense and attack, staying in continuous motion, taking swift and decisive action, focusing on soft tissue and pressure points to fend off the enemy, following a building block learning process, and mastering subduing techniques. A beginning kravist will learn the essential techniques and increase fitness in three months, using this book as directed. Illustrations demonstrating form and procedure, photographs of poses, and stories of the self-defense experiences of the "true kravist" thoroughly explain Krav Maga for the novice.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2004-09-30 |
| Size | | Length: | 181 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 7.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 14.1 oz |
Publisher's Note A leading expert in Krav Maga presents an illustrated, instructional guide to the techniques and principles of this self-defense and fitness program developed by the Israeli military and includes training drills, exercise workouts, some advanced moves, and more.
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