What is Krav Maga? is an introductory document that explains the origins, philosophy, training methods, and curriculum of the Krav Maga self-defense system. The guide describes Krav Maga as the official self-defense and combat system used by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Israeli police, and various security organizations. It emphasizes practical, real-world self-defense techniques designed to be learned quickly and applied effectively under stressful conditions.
The document explains that Krav Maga consists of two primary components: self-defense and hand-to-hand combat. Self-defense training focuses on responding to common assaults such as punches, kicks, chokes, grabs, and attacks involving multiple assailants. More advanced training includes combat tactics, situational awareness, psychological preparation, and developing the ability to respond effectively during high-stress confrontations. The system emphasizes simple, instinctive movements rather than highly technical martial arts forms.
A section of the guide discusses the history of Krav Maga and its founder, Imi Lichtenfeld. According to the document, Lichtenfeld developed the system in the 1940s and refined it while serving as Chief Instructor of Hand-to-Hand Combat for the Israeli military. The goal was to create a practical system that could be taught effectively to large numbers of soldiers with varying physical abilities in a relatively short period of time.
The latter portion of the document outlines the curriculum structure, including belt levels, instructor development, safety training, anatomy, teaching methods, physical conditioning, and progressively advanced self-defense topics. The curriculum overview extends into specialized training areas for military, law enforcement, women, children, security personnel, and scenario-based training exercises.
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