Krav Maga: The Best Guide to Over 50 Self-Defense Moves

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1–KRAV MAGA FUNDAMENTALS

#1. Weapons are Everywhere!

#2. Never Stop Moving

#3. Simplicity is Everything

#4. Pressure Points and Soft Tissue make good Targets

#5. Physical Balance is Essential

#6. Mental Balance is just as Important

#7. Positioning

#8. Timing

CHAPTER 2–KRAV MAGA BASIC TECHNIQUES

#9. Fighting Stances

#10. Striking Principles

#11. How to Make a Fist

#12. The Hammer Fist

#13. The Palm Strike

#14. The Knife Hand Strike

#15. The Elbow Strike

#16. The Knee Strike

#17. Head Butt

#18. The Thumb Strike

#19. Kicking

#20. Grappling and Wrestling

#21. Throws/Takedowns

#22. Breakfalls

CHAPTER 3–KRAV MAGA BLOCK AND COUNTER TECHNIQUES

#23. Kick the Groin

#24. The Prevention Kick

#25. Defend Against an Outside Strike

#26. Overhand One-Handed Strike Defense

#27. Punch Defense into Hip Throw

#28. Interception - Front Knee Kick

#29. Stepping Side Kick

#30. Front Kick Counter

#31. Roundhouse Kick Counter

#32. Kick to Defend against a Punch

CHAPTER 4–KRAV MAGA HOLD ESCAPE AND REVERSAL TECHNIQUES

#33. Defending against a Wall Push

#34. Defending the Double-Hand Front Choke

#35. Defending the Two-Handed Rear Choke

#36. Throw from Rear Choke

#37. Shoulder Dislocation from Rear Choke

#38. Counterstrikes to Rear and Frontal Choke

#39. Front Bear Hug Defense

#40. Escaping a Rear Bear Hug

#41. Escaping a Headlock

#42. Defending the Single Hand Shirt Grab

#43. Wristlock from Collar Grab

#44. Wristlock from Arm Grab

#45. Elbow Lock against the Body

#46. Knee Lock/Break

#47. Rear Strangle Takedown

CHAPTER 5–KRAV MAGA TECHNIQUES FOR DEFENDING AGAINIST WEAPONS

#48. Unarmed Defense against Melee Weapons

#49. Defense against a Straight Stab

#50. Defense against a Two-Handed Overhead Attack

CONCLUSION