Krav Maga: Effective Techniques for Self-Defense

by Carsten Draheim

Overview

Krav Maga is a modern and proven self-defense system. Easy to learn because it is based on natural reflexes, it is extremely efficient to use against one or more attackers. There is only one goal: to survive violent conflicts as unscathed as possible. Developed by the Israeli army and formerly an insider tip in military training, this close combat system is booming worldwide. Krav Maga is not a traditional or competitive martial art but pure self-defense. It’s all about survival. Its techniques are constantly developed and adapted to current threat situations.
 
In his book Krav Maga: Effective Techniques for Self-Defense, his second on this self-defense method, the author methodically explains more than 100 Krav Maga techniques for self-defense—including more than 300 detailed photos—by using the principles that make this system so successful. It includes information on both well-founded basics as well as advanced techniques, depending on the distance to the attacker.
 
The effective techniques for self-defense in this book help to demonstrate what Krav Maga is all about, gives exercise tips for more successful and safe execution, and provides information to help the reader further develop the learned techniques, making this the official book about Krav Maga training.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782551676
Publisher:	Cardinal Publishers Group
Publication date:	04/01/2019
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	1,112,389
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Carsten Draheim is considered one of the most experienced and successful Krav Maga instructors. He is the owner of the Krav Maga Institute, one of the largest Krav Maga schools in Europe, and is a founding member of the internationally active KRAVolution Krav Maga Association. KRAVolution comprises a team more than 150 trainers and schools worldwide and is the official trainer of the French Foreign Legion. Appointed by the German Ministry of Defense, Carsten and his team of instructors support police and military members in the field of professionally related close combat, arrest, and self-defense techniques. He also teaches men, women, and children in civil self-defense.
 

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 9

Foreword 12

1 The Principles of Krav Maga 18

1.1 Technical Elements of a Krav Maga Self-Defense Technique 19

1.2 Tactical Elements of a Krav Maga Self-Defense Technique 19

1.3 Effectiveness Under Stress 20

1.4 Development Process of a Krav Maga Self-Defense Technique 21

1.5 A Krav Maga Technique, Divided into individual Defense Stages 21

1.5.1 The First Stage-Building on the Initial Reaction 22

1.5.2 The Second Stage-the Counterattack 22

1.5.3 The Third Stage-Orientation 23

1.6 Distances and Alertness-Time Line 23

1.7 Krav Maga Combat Positions 26

1.7.1 The Unprepared Starting Position-Reflexive Position 26

1.7.2 You Are Alert and Prepared-Ready Position 27

1.7.3 A Fight Is Unavoidable-Combat Position 28

1.8 Ranges of an Unarmed Assailant 29

1.9 Reflexes as a Basis of Krav Maga Defense Techniques 30

1.9.1 Upper Section-Head and Chest 31

1.9.2 Middle Section-Stomach, Hips, and Pelvis 32

1.9.3 Lower Section-Legs 33

1.10 Tactical Movement Patterns 34

1.11 Floor Position-Standing Up as Quickly as Possible 36

1.11.1 Breaking Forward Falls 36

1.11.2 Breaking Backward Falls 37

1.11.3 Defense Position on the Floor and Subsequent Standing 37

2 Fundamentals of Defensive Techniques 48

2.1 Angle of Attack 48

2.2 Deflecting Defense With Tactical Movement 50

2.3 Blocking Defense With Tactical Movement 52

2.4 Benefits of Everyday Items Over Using Your Body 55

3 Fundamentals of Offensive Techniques 58

3.1 Vulnerable Points of the Human Body 58

3.2 Long-Range Base Attacks 60

3.3 Medium-Range Base Attacks 64

3.4 Close-Range Base Attacks 69

3.5 Combinations of Various Offensive Techniques 74

3.5 A Hard Block With the 360-Degree Outside Defense as an Example 77

4 Attacks and Threats From Various Distances 82

4.1 Long-Range Attacks and Threats 85

4.1.1 Attack on the Upper Section-Bailout Kick Against a Running Assailant 86

4.1.2 Defense Against a Straight Kick 88

a Defense Against a Straight Kick From the Reflexive Position 90

b Defense Against a Straight Kick From the Ready Position 93

c Defense Against a Straight Kick From the Combat Position 94

4.1.3 Defense Against a Stick attack From Above-Overhead Swing 97

4.1.4 Defense Against a Swinging Baseball Bat-Baseball Swing 103

4.2 Medium-Range Attacks and Threats 109

4.2.1 Defense Against Striking Attacks With a Stick-Stick Push 109

4.2.2 Defense Against Roundhouse Kicks 114

a Upper Section-Defending Against a Roundhouse Kick to Your Head 114

b Middle Section-Defending Against a Roundhouse Kick to Your Upper Body 115

c Lower Section-Defending Against a Roundhouse Kick to Your Legs 117

4.2.3 Defense Against a Straight Right Punch From the Front 119

a Defending From the Reflexive Position 119

4.2.4 Defense Against a Straight Knife Stab 123

a Special Defensive Position During a Knife Attack 123

b Disarming From the Inside Defense 127

c Special Feature-Scooping or Stabbing Defense 128

4.2.5 Defense Against an Oriental Knife Attack 130

4.2.6 Defense Against an Icepick Knife Attack 133

4.2.7 Alleviating a Threat Situation-Gun Threat From Front, One-Handed 137

4.2.8 Alleviating a Threat Situation-Gun Threat From Front, Double-Handed 144

4.2.9 Alleviating a Threat Situation-Gun Threat From Behind, Lifeside 146

4.3 Close-Range Attacks and Threats 151

4.3.1 Defense Against a Vertical Hammerfist 152

4.3.2 Defense Against a Horizontal Elbow 153

4.3.3 Defense Against a Knee Blow 154

4.3.4 Defense Against, a Headbutt 155

4.4 Attacks and Threats From Very Close Range-Contact Attacks 157

4.4.1 Defense Against a Front Choke Close 160

4.4.2 Defense Against a Frontal or Rear Choke Attack on the Throat With Shoving or Pulling 162

a Choke Attack on the Throat From the Side 171

4.4.3 Defense Against the Side Headlock 176

4.4.4 Defense Against the Headlock From Behind 180

4.4.5 Alleviating a Threat 5ituation-Knife From Behind on Throat 184

4.4.6 Bear Hugs 188

a Bear Hug Front Arms Free 188

b Bear Hug Front Arms In 190

c Bear Hug Side Arms Free (Only Quickly) and Arms In 194

d Bear Hug From Behind Arms Free 196

e Bear Hug From Behind 199

4.5 Defense Against Attacks on the Ground 203

4.5.1 Side Choke on Ground 204

4.5.2 Defense Against Choke on Ground in Mount Position 206

4.5.3 Defense Against Choke From the Guard Position: Assailant Between Your Legs and Choking 208

4.5.4 Defense Against Side Headlock on the Ground 210

4.5.5 Defense Against Choke From Behind on Ground 214

4.5.6 Ground Combatives 216

5 Training Tips 220

Appendix 230

1 List of All KravMaga Techniques Described-Description in KRAVolution Curriculum 230

2 Glossary 240

3 Bibliography 243

4 About the Author 244