Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 250 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques

by Darren Levine, John Whitman

Overview

From “one of the best [Krav Maga] instructors in the world . . . this book gives you access to his experience and knowledge.” (Amir Perets, Krav Maga 4th degree black belt, former hand-to-hand combat instructor for elite units in the Israeli Defense Force)

Learn the ultimate form of self defense with the top-selling guide to Krav Maga in an updated and expanded edition from Darren Levine.

All the defense moves in Complete Krav Maga—from beginner Yellow Belt to advanced

Black Belt—are described in depth and illustrated with step-by-step photos:

• BEGINNER: Punches, kicks, knee strikes and defense movements

• INTERMEDIATE: Counterattacks against knives, guns and sticks

• ADVANCED: Advanced strikes and ground fighting techniques

Based on the principle that it is best to move from defense to attack as quickly as possible, Complete Krav Maga teaches fast-escape maneuvers combined with powerful counterattacks. Whether you are big or small, male or female, young or old, you can use Krav Maga to protect yourself by exploiting an assailant’s vulnerabilities.

“Darren Levine has my unqualified support and gratitude for his contributions to Krav Maga.” —Imi Lichtenfeld, founder of Krav Maga

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612435770
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	06/29/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
File size:	143 MB
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About the Author

Darren Levine, a 6th-degree black belt, is the U.S. chief instructor of Krav Maga, and also a deputy district attorney serving on an elite unit with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office. John Whitman, a 4th-degree black belt and president of Krav Maga Worldwide, trains civilian, military and law-enforcement agencies nationwide. Both authors live in Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

Foreword Bas Rutten vii

What is Krav Maga 1

The Roots of the System 3

An Approach Based on Principles 7

Krav Maga Principles Applied to Business and Life 11

How to Use This Book 14

Yellow Belt 19

Fundamentals 23

Combatives 26

Defenses 52

Self-Defenses 58

Soft Techniques 70

Groundfighting 75

Orange Belt 83

Combatives 87

Defenses 105

Self-Defense 121

Falls 136

Groundfighting 138

Green Belt 155

Combatives 158

Defenses 169

Falls and Rolls 182

Self-Defense 187

Groundfighting 196

Blue Belt 215

Combatives 221

Defenses 230

Stick Defenses 235

Kick Defenses 241

Gun Defenses 243

Cavaliers 256

Groundfighting 260

Takedowns 269

Brown Belt 273

Combatives 276

Throws 282

Self-Defense 288

Knife Defenses 298

Shotgun/Assault Rifle/Submachine Gun Defenses 312

Handgun Defenses 326

Bonus Black Belt Techniques 331

Handgun Threats 338

Edged-Weapon Threats 360

Index 372

About the Contributors 376

Editorial Reviews

Darren Levine has my unqualified support and gratitude for his contributions to Krav Maga.”

Imi Lichtenfeld

Complete Krav Maga|John|Whitman|9781569755730|21.95|Ulysses Press|07/03/2007|102000|

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