USA Best Books Award WINNER - 2016
BECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME
Israeli krav maga is the official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces. Krav maga training shares the same principles for civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel alike to deliver them from harm's way. Goals however, are different for law enforcement and military personnel.
This book is designed for security-conscious civilians, law enforcement officers, military personnel, and security professionals alike who want to improve their chances of not just surviving an armed attack, but increase the odds of prevailing without serious injury.
Krav maga's popularity in professional law enforcement, military, and security circles is attributable to its practicality, simplicity, quick retention, easy learning curve, and brutal effectiveness. This effectiveness is built on a few core tenets and simple building blocks. General principles are applied and customized to suit the needs of a dynamic violent situation.
Contents include:
• Mind-sets, reactions, and tactics in response to violence
• The highest-level counters against multiple armed attacks and threats
• Core kick, clinch, and tackle defenses
• Core ground survival tactics
• Multiple-opponent strategies and tactics
• Impact weapon defenses
• Edged weapon defenses
• Firearm disarms and retention
• Includes 954 detailed photographs
The most up-to-date tactics presented in this book focus on the most common violent scenarios. These techniques derive from the author's translation of the Israeli Krav Maga Association (IKMA) curriculum. The IKMA is the governing body for krav maga, recognized by the Israeli government and headed by Grandmaster Haim Gidon.
Responsible people seek krav maga training as a shield against violence.
Author(s): Kahn, David; Jacobs, Ron;
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Language: English
Commentary: Krav Maga Professional Tactics, self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces
Pages: 352
Tags: Krav Maga Professional Tactics, self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces
Front Cover
Back Cover
Praise for David Kahn ...
Copyrigt Information
Dedication
Contents
Foreword: The Warrior Mind-Set
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The Professional Level
Three Reaction-Proaction
Levels
Fight Timing
The Best Use of This Book
Chapter 1—Civilian, Law Enforcement, and Military Krav Maga Training
The Professional Kravist Mind-Set
When Facing a Deadly Attack
Psychological Aspects of Violent Conflict
Violent Conflict’s Mental
and Physical Stress Manifestations
Krav Maga’s Training Philosophy
Visceral Counterviolence
Attack the Attacker: Anatomical Targeting
Twenty-Four
Vulnerable Targets
Injuring versus Hurting
Legal
Considerations
The Israeli Krav Maga Advantage
Krav Maga Tactical Positioning
Reacting to an Ambush
Seeing an Attack
Chapter 2—Defending the Most Common Upper-Body and Lower-Body Attacks, Throws, and Counterthrows
Straight-Punch
Defenses
Hook-Punch
Defenses
Defending a Hook Punch into Throws
Counterthrows
Core Kick Defenses
Chapter 3—Clinches, Choke and Takedown Defenses, Escorts, and Ground Survival
Clinching
Clinch Defense
Tackle Defenses
Escort Control Holds
Core Ground Survival Tactics
Protecting Your Neck
Offenses from the Rear Mount
Chapter 4—Impact-Weapon
Combatives and Defenses
Impact Weapon against Upper-and Lower-Body
Strikes
Short Impact Weapon against Short Impact Weapon
Impact Weapon against Edged-Weapon
Attack
Impact Defenses against an Assailant Posturing with an Edged Weapon (Midlevel)
Windmill Rotational Defense against an Overhead Edged Weapon (Not Depicted)
Chapter 5—Firearm Cold Combatives
How to Optimize Cold-Weapon
Combatives
Mastering Personal, Impact, and Firearm Combined Combatives
Long-Gun
Cold Weapons against Personal and Cold Weapons
Chapter
6—Defending Edged Weapons: Open Handed and When Your Handgun Is Inoperable
Defense with an Empty or Malfunctioning Pistol against Edged-Weapon
Attacks
Overhead Edged-Weapon
Attacks
Hostage Taker Holding a Knife to a Hostage’s Throat
Chapter 7—Multiple Assailants
Chapter 8—Firearm Defenses
Krav Maga’s Firearm Disarming Philosophy
Handgun Defenses from the Front (VIP Protection)
Chapter 9—Firearm Retention and Professional Kravist Weapon-Defense
Drills
Sidearm Retention
Long-Gun
Weapon Retention While Defending Takedown Attempts
Appendix—Use of Force
Use of Force and Law Enforcement, by Sergeant First Class Mick McComb, Ret.
Use-of-Force Standard: Objective Reasonableness
Summary of Force Options
Severe Threat Level and Factors
Biographies
Resources
Index
About the Author
Books from YMAA
DVDs from YMAA
