Description
Book SynopsisBECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME ™
Hardcover format includes all photos in FULL COLOR!
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.
Table of ContentsForeword
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
Chapter 2—Defending the Most Common Upper-Body and Lower-Body Attacks, Throws, and Counterthrows
Chapter 3—Clinches, Choke and Takedown Defenses, Escorts, and Ground Survival
Chapter 4—Impact-Weapon Combatives and Defenses
Chapter 5—Firearm Cold Combatives
Chapter 6—Defending Edged Weapons: Open Handed and When Your Handgun Is Inoperable
Chapter 7—Multiple Assailants
Chapter 8—Firearm Defenses
Chapter 9—Firearm Retention and Professional Kravist Weapon-Defense Drills
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
