Why Krav Maga For Women
Quick to Learn
It’s designed to be learned relatively fast compared to other martial art systems.
Built for Beginners
Originally intended for everyday people with no fighting background.
Simple & Intuitive
Simple intuitive movements are easy to execute under stress.
Technique Over Strength
Power is generated through technique, not strength, and targets weak points of the body so being strong isn’t necessary.
Efficient & Effective
It is direct and aggressive, getting the job done fast.
Designed for Real Life
Techniques are designed for facing real world threats.
What is Krav Maga?
Hebrew for "contact combat," Krav Maga is an eclectic self-defense system first developed by Imi Lichtenfeld in the late 30’s in response to anti-Semitic violence. Having a background in boxing and wrestling, he soon realized sport has little in common with real combat and developed a practical self defense system taking what’s most effective and easiest to learn from wrestling, grappling and striking. He wanted a simple system he could teach to the baker and butcher so everyday people had tools of resistance to the Nazis.
After immigrating to Israel, Imi became the chief hand-to-hand combat instructor for the Israeli Defense Forces. He used his own experience, as well as feedback from the troops, to constantly refine Krav Maga. This honing of the techniques is an ongoing process today. While traditional martial arts are often concerned with preserving an art form that has been handed down from generation to generation, Krav Maga is continually evolving based on the collective experiences of military units, law enforcement personnel, and civilians worldwide. The emphasis is not on forms or rules, but instead on what has been proven to be effective in violent street attacks and real world scenarios. It’s based on instinctive movements, designed for quick learning and effective execution under stress.
Testament to its effectiveness is its use by the IDF Special Forces units, and several closely related variations have been developed and adopted by law enforcement and intelligence organizations. Amongst those agencies are Mossad, Shin Bet, FBI, SWAT units of the NYPD and United States Special Operations Forces. There are several organizations teaching variations of Krav Maga internationally.