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u/morningwaffles · 7 pointsr/kravmaga

Slow down. When you train, challenge yourself to move smoothly, instead of quickly. You'll train a faster response by learning to move smoothly through your techniques than by rushing through the individual strikes and then having to pause and reset between each component. Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. Internalize that. Learn to slow things down.

Read. Pick up some Krav books if you haven't already; they're invaluable for reference. I use Complete Krav Maga and Black Belt Krav Maga by Worldwide, but there are several variations out there. Pick up Meditations on Violence by Rory Miller, as well. His insights are sobering and will help you learn to be a better fighter. It'll also strip away some of the ego you will inevitably start to develop a few months in.

Train with people who are better than you are, regardless of size or gender, as frequently as you can. You probably already know who these people are. Train also with people who are bigger and stronger than you are. Understand the difference between the two, and learn how it changes the dynamic.

And take care of your body. We don't talk about this enough, but your technique means nothing if your body is too weak from overtraining or undertraining or poor diet or lack of sleep to keep going to class. Make sure you're fueling your body so you're not getting injured.

And welcome to Krav.

u/demosthenes83 · 1 pointr/kravmaga

I'd agree. I don't think anyone would be perfect at a low level. Specifically at level one we're even instructed that aggression can make up for a deficiency in technique. And of course after the 2 hour workout and the hour plus of drilling before we test, well, things can get a little sloppy... I really don't think you start seeing 'perfect' until the brown/black level, and I'd venture that holds across disciplines-not just for krav.

I can't say at what point my instructors would or wouldn't fail anyone, but perhaps KMW has a different standard for their level one students? Or maybe it is a different curriculum for that test?

I would be interested in seeing the list of techniques your organization (which is it, by the way?) tests for at level one. Ours is pretty much exactly what's in the yellow belt section of this book (great book by the way, I'd definitely recommend it): http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Krav-Maga-Self-Defense-Techniques/dp/1569755736

There's also a printed sheet my studio makes for each level that I have lying around somewhere... (I'll try to dig it up tomorrow).

u/mannimannsen · 1 pointr/kravmaga

the book that helped me personally the most to understand what Krav Maga is really about, is this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Philosophy-Application-Fighting/dp/0557248469

and for training purposes i can recommend those books by David Kahn, they're like a step by step programm for beginners with training schedules on the last pages

part 1:
http://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Essential-Method---Self-Defense/dp/0312331770/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332353525&sr=1-1

part 2:
http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Krav-Maga-Fitness-Self-Defense/dp/0312361645/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b

and for weapon defenses this is one is excellent for beginners

http://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Yourself-Against-Assault/dp/1583940081/ref=pd_sim_b_3

have fun training !

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/kravmaga

I read this book a few years back, before I started my official Krav Maga training back in March. The book is pretty good, but doesn't take the place of actual training. Most of the techniques should be practiced with a partner. I'd say the best bet is to look something up and then ask your instructor to demonstrate the same technique.

http://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Essential-Method---Self-Defense/dp/0312331770/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408995456&sr=8-1&keywords=krav+maga+david+kahn

u/UseOnlyLurk · 2 pointsr/kravmaga

Try to get a curriculum list, which you can then use to look up youtube videos that demonstrate each listed technique. Sometimes you'll find a video from a different federation which will offer a variation on how your federation does a particular defense, which is always cool.

For KMW there is a book. The curriculum was heavily updated recently, so I would expect to see a new edition soon with all the updates. Still most everything KMW tests on is in it.

I'll sometimes browse through it at night to recap a technique we did that day, or to look up something I haven't done in awhile.

Not much else though. The best stuff is on Youtube, like AJ Draven's series he does for KMW.

u/KravMagaMinistry · 1 pointr/kravmaga

Invest 20.00 US in this book.

It is about 30 pages of background information and reading and the rest are charts. I used to not be able to sit for long periods of time because of my right hamstring tightening up to the point of agonizing pain. After a bit of research I learned about trigger points so I ordered this book and worked a few of the points the book calls out in one of the diagrams. After a week: no more pain.

Root cause: it was referred pain from a trigger point in a muscle group I didn't even know about. Check out the book. It is the first place I go when I tweak my back or my neck hurts or whatever. It isn't a substitution for a qualified medical professional but it is an excellent place to start and has been crucial to my well being.

I recommend it to all my friends and family. Be well!

u/Walletau · 1 pointr/kravmaga

You got any good websites for some knife combat stuff? I'm an FMA fan, always interested in other blade styles.

PS all the images are hilarious. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Belt-Krav-Maga-Techniques/dp/1569756678/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c HE'S CARRYING A BATTON, HIT HIM WITH A CHAIR!!!

u/eyessewnopen · 1 pointr/kravmaga

The school I attend is a member of USKMA. Our intro class is 30-minutes of intro, plus a full 1 hour normal class.

While I don't know how our KM curriculum compares to other KM schools, our school also offers BJJ and judo, and those teams compete state-wide and nationally.

Mark has a book on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/American-Krav-Maga-Mark-Slane/dp/1481093045/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380756878&sr=8-1&keywords=mark+slane that covers the full curriculum.

So, YMMV, but I've been very happy with this school and USKMA for the year I've been doing it.

u/slimmathias · 2 pointsr/kravmaga

Maybe check out The Little Black Book of Violence as well, it really goes deep into things directly related to Krav Maga that Krav books don't go into too much detail about. Stuff like awareness of your surroundings, the consequences of a physical confrontation, different levels of force, and de-escalation. Most of the instructors at my class recommended it, and its a really interesting read for anyone.

u/megatron37 · 2 pointsr/kravmaga

Good post. I very highly recommend "The Law of Self Defense" by Andrew Branca. It is written from a gun owners perspective but it applies to us, too.

He says to consider you're going to be judged by people who 1) weren't there and 2) have never been in a fight themselves. The book explains duty to retreat, 'stand your ground', and a lot of legal concepts the media has never gotten right.

https://www.amazon.com/Law-Self-Defense-Indispensable-Citizen/dp/1943809143

PS: if you're in a self-defense situation, I would never hit anyone that is already incapacitated on the ground. No jury would look kindly on that.

u/umop_apisdn · 3 pointsr/kravmaga

Complete Krav Maga is the book that I have, and very good it is too.

u/Evil_Homer_ · 2 pointsr/kravmaga

Read this book:
Selling Out to Your Level of Comfort
It's literally the book on how to market your gym.

Disclaimer: I know Randy I go to his gym both as a student and I help teach there.
This is not an affiliate link.

u/advicevice · 6 pointsr/kravmaga

Check out Meditations on Violence by Rory Miller. It was suggested by my Krav instructor and I've enjoyed reading it.

About two hours before class try eating a bowl oatmeal if you have any problems with energy.

u/sailor831 · 2 pointsr/kravmaga

I disagree. I don't want to start an internet fight, but I think most of DL's stuff is garbage. Much of it made-up marketing BS that doesn't stand up to trial and execution under hostile (non-cooperative) training scenarios. I'm with everyone else, live training is best. But in the event that op doesn't live in a town with a Krav gym in it, a training partner and a book/video combo could be a fix. Alternatively, a different style gym in town would be better than the book. BJJ, Muay Thai, whatever. Krav is too wrapped up in the various cults of personality, notwithstanding in answer to op's question: Kelly McCann has a decent book:
Combatives for Street Survival https://www.amazon.com/dp/0897501764/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IEZYDbA0EQN2S
And even tho the guy is a tool, Mike Lee Kanarek has an interesting, fairly simple curriculum with decent technique.
Fight To Survive!: Hardcore Self Defense Against Armed and Unarmed Attack (Volume 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0972820914/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vGZYDbT4KG9YT

u/Soylent_X · 2 pointsr/kravmaga

> Rory Miller books

I like The Little Black Book of Violence. It's just not something normal people go around thinking about until it's too late.

u/liberatedMe · 1 pointr/kravmaga

Our instructor put us on to this book

No Second Chance: A Reality-Based Guide to Self-Defense

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1884654320/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BQGJAbQN9GTMF

Much of it focuses on the mentality of a fight and I think does a good job of mentally preparing you to make up your mind to act when confronted, whatever the appropriate reaction.

u/djbama · 2 pointsr/kravmaga

i'm sure there will be others with different krav experiences; at our school we teach with an emphasis on maximum damage and continuous striking (at the higher level classes).

i've always believed this to be a krav philosophy but it maybe thing with my school. we assume that if you couldn't avoid a physical confrontation verbally, treat the threat as if it is an existential one. and end it as quickly as possible, with the assailant(s) are no longer a threat. the reason for this is that we as the potential victim dont know what drugs the person is on, if they have a high pain tolerance, if they could be buying time to escalate the encounter by drawing a weapon, get friends involved, etc. in the end you always go home.

so sorry for being wordy, but "kicking-testicles-back-in and poking-eyes-out" you saw on youtube is part of that krav philosophy (which in my opinion is a necessity of a good krav school). if this mentality doesn't violate your beliefs then krav is for you!

as far a videos i know of any but here is a link to book as a resource

https://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Professional-Tactics-Contact/dp/1594393559/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1594393559&pd_rd_r=98236f14-ae22-11e8-861c-cd06ea1130b1&pd_rd_w=uZO2T&pd_rd_wg=YRzrw&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=3896R90JR0DR7XWZ5F61&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=3896R90JR0DR7XWZ5F61

u/lolcrimae · 2 pointsr/kravmaga

Hah, that's the book I was talking about, I already have both that and the Beginners book.

I train in an IKMF gym. Practitioner Level 1 (P1) grading for us is:

  • A: History of Krav Maga and its Founder: Imi Sde-Or (Lichtenfeld). Not emphasized that much
  • B: Safety in Training and Vulnerable Points
  • C: Stances and Movements: Passive/semi passive. Fighting stance. Moving in fighting stance
  • D: Straight punches: Palm-heel strike. Left/right closed fist
  • E: Elbow strikes - Horizontal: Inward, sideways, backwards
  • F: Hammer punches. Horizontal: Sideways/backwards, Vertical: Forwards/downwards/backwards and up
  • G. Kicks: Knee kick straight up, regular front kick, side kick (looks like this used to be defensive back kick in earlier versions)
  • H: Combination of attacks in all directions, all P1 techniques
  • I: Outside defenses (360) - downwards, upwards, circurlar knife attacks. With counter attack
  • J: Inside defenses vs straight punches - with counter attack. From semi-passive
  • K: Prevention - by kicking, by punching/inside defense, "educational stop"
  • L: Release from chokes, plucking: Front/side/behind
  • M: Release from headlock: side
  • N: Getting up from the ground: forwards/backwards/turn to sprint
  • O: Release from choke from the side while on the ground
  • P: Soft break-fall to a wall
  • Q: Using common objects as weapons for self defense - shield type objects
  • R: Simulation and tactics - zombie game (prevention + choke release) and searching and attacking - 2 attackers with punch pads.

    If you're interested in all P levels (1-5) I can find them when I get home after the weekend, as I have them on paper somewhere (currently P3 myself, which I guess equals an orange belt)

    Edit: clarifications