Israeli Krav Maga: the most brutal hand-to-hand combat system. Quick transition from defense to attack

07.03.202027.05.2017

Krav Maga translated from Hebrew קרב מגע means “contact combat.”

Krav Maga is Tactical Close Combat System (MCCS) effectively combines self-defense and hand-to-hand combat. A practical and time-tested close combat system, designed to effectively counter aggression based on combat experience.

Kram Maga consists of technical actions and techniques that have been “tested” in real combat conditions. The emphasis in training is on quickly neutralizing a threat in a real situation. Krav Maga teaches modern weapons in combination with self-defense techniques and hand-to-hand combat. The system gained fame after it was adopted by special forces around the world.

Equipment in battle

The main difference between Krav Maga and other types of self-defense is that all techniques focus on maximum effectiveness in real conditions. Based on the premise that there will be no pity or mercy when attacked, the response is aimed at neutralizing the threat and saving as quickly and safely as possible.

Emphasis is placed to hit vulnerable points (including pokes in the eyes, a blow to the groin, bites, screams, head blows), as well as the use of any available objects (stick, stones, sand - all this can be a weapon of self-defense). At the same time, the training shows how to soften techniques appropriately to the situation and emphasizes the need to respect the limits of necessary self-defense.

Video: Principles and techniques of Krav Maga

How the training goes

In battle, the one who survives wins... Therefore, the emphasis in the study is on fighting in the worst conditions and disadvantageous positions, in particular: against several opponents, with one hand or protecting a third person (for example, a child), as well as against armed opponents.

Training is carried out in conditions as close as possible to the reality of the street.

For example, for realism, loud music, electric stun guns, and devices for producing artificial smoke can be used, which allows you to learn to ignore distracting conditions and focus on analyzing the situation. To increase realism, exhausting exercises can be carried out before practicing defense. physical exercise, the training can take place on terrain with different terrain (asphalt, water, chilly sand), in cramped conditions, with a blindfold.

The emphasis is on simulating real combat as much as possible under training conditions.

How Krav Maga strengthens the human spirit

The section that has the greatest value in this system is psychological preparation, allowing those involved to strengthen their spirit. For this purpose, special methods are used, the purpose of which is to recreate a situation in which a person must fight for his life. Training includes developing the ability to assess the situation, terrain, and potentially dangerous circumstances before the start of combat. Students are shown physical and verbal methods avoiding violence where possible.

Video: Demonstration performances krav maga

In Krav Maga, there is no difference between training for men and women, young and old people, since the training emphasizes the natural reflex movements of the human body.

Therefore, the training is structured very simply and logically, which allows you to assimilate the material being studied unusually quickly. The self-defense system has earned positive evaluations and received recommendations from experts in the field of martial arts and professional fighters, as well as from army and police officers for its extraordinary practical use BUT, at the same time, it is also suitable for beginners with its simple, logical and realistic approach to ensuring personal safety.

Krav Maga– an excellent way of self-defense for men and women, young people and the elderly, regardless of their level physical training and opportunities.

Shimon Peres, President of Israel:

Two main dangers today- This is a war with the use of rockets (missiles do not respect borders) and clashes with knives (since terrorism also does not respect borders). In a missile war, technology is the determining factor; in a war against terrorism, it is personalities.

Imi Sde-Or, of blessed memory, developed the Krav Maga fighting method and strategy for it. This strategy makes self-defense possible even for people who are not necessarily on duty. Therefore, even if you are alone on the battlefield, the battle will not necessarily be lost. In today's era of escalating violence, this strategy is unsurpassed.

〉 Pre-project documentation for Moscow:

〉 Contents of project documentation (87 PP):

No. 87 RF PP	Designation	Section name
Project documentation
1	PZ	Section 1 "Explanatory Note"
2	ROM	Section 2 "Scheme of planning organization of a land plot"
3	AR	Section 3 "Architectural solutions"
4	KR	Section 4 "Constructive and space-planning solutions"
5		Section 5 "Information about engineering equipment, engineering support networks, list of engineering activities, content of technological solutions", including:
5.1	IOS1	Subsection 5.1 "Power supply system"
5.1.1	EM1	Part 1 "Power supply. Input device (TP, ASU)"
5.1.2	EM2	Part 2 "Power electrical equipment"
5.1.3	EM3	Part 3 "Lightning protection and grounding"
5.1.4	EOM	Part 4 "Electric lighting (internal)"
5.1.5	EN	Part 5 "External electric lighting"
5.2	IOS2	Subsection 5.2 "Water supply system"
5.3	IOS3	Subsection 5.3 "Water disposal system"
5.4	IOS4	Subsection 5.4 "Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, heating networks"
5.5	IOS5	Subsection 5.5. "Communication networks"
5.5.1	SKS	Part 1. "Structured cabling system"
5.5.2	SRF	Part 2. "Radio system"
5.5.3	midrange	Part 3. "Electric clock system"
5.5.4	SKPT	Part 4. "Collective television reception system"
5.5.5	STS	Part 5. "Telephone system"
5.5.6	LAN	Part 6. "Local Area Network"
5.5.7	MMS	Part 7. "Multimedia system"
5.5.8	ACS	Part 8. "Access control and management system"
5.5.9	SOVN	Part 9. "Video surveillance system"
5.5.10	SOTS	Part 10. "Security alarm system"
5.5.11	SSOI	Part 11. "Information collection and processing system"
5.5.12	SPA	Part 12. "Automated parking system"
5.5.13	SVDTS	Part 13. "System for identifying sabotage and terrorist means"
5.5.14	ASUZ	Part 14. "Automated building management system"
5.5.15	SKU	Part 15. "Room control system"
5.5.16	ASDU	Part 16. "Data center automation and dispatch system"
5.5.17	ASUE	Part 17. "Automated system for metering electricity consumption, water consumption, heat consumption"
5.5.18	AOB	Part 18. "Automation of the ventilation and air conditioning system"
5.5.19	ACS central heating center	Part 19. "Automation of the central heating unit control system"
5.7	IOS7	Subsection 5.7 "Technological solutions"
6	POS	Section 6 "Construction Organization Project"
7	UNDER	Section 7 "Project for organizing demolition and dismantling work"
8	OOC	Section 8 "List of environmental protection measures"
9	PB	Section 9 "Fire Safety Measures"
9.3	AGPT	Part 3. "Automatic gas and powder fire extinguishing system"
9.4	SAPS	Part 4. "Automatic fire alarm system"
9.5	SOUE	Part 5. "Warning and evacuation control system in case of fire"
9.6	SPPA	Part 5. "Fire automatic system"
10	ODI	Section 10 "Measures to ensure access for people with disabilities"
10.1	EE	Section 10 (1) “Measures to ensure compliance with energy efficiency requirements and requirements for equipping buildings, structures and structures with metering devices for energy resources used”
12		Section 12 "Other documentation in cases provided for by federal laws"
12.1		Technological regulations for the process of handling construction and demolition waste
12.3
12.4		Requirements for ensuring safe operation of a capital construction facility
12.5		ITM Civil Defense and Emergency Situations
12.6		Measures to ensure anti-terrorist security
12.7		Traffic management project
12.10		SMIS (SMIC, SUKS, SSP)
12.11		Dendrology
Working documentation
1		General plan
2		Architectural solutions
3		Constructive decisions
4		Internal engineering systems, including:
4.1		Power supply system
4.2		Water supply system
4.2.1		Domestic pumping station
4.2.2		Fire pumping + automatic fire extinguishing system
4.3		Drainage system
4.4		Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, heating networks
4.4.1		Thermomechanical solutions (central heating point)
4.5		Communication networks. Automation and dispatching of systems
5		Technological solutions
6		Security and protective deratization system
7		Measures to ensure anti-terrorism security
8		SMIS, SMIC, SUKS
9		PPR for dismantling work
10		PPR for the preparatory period
11		Stroygenplan
		Radiation drainage and CLD
		External networks for heat supply, water supply, household and storm sewerage, low-current sewerage, electricity supply
		Measurement work
		Inspection of load-bearing and enclosing structures
		3D scanning
		Inspection of connection points for external engineering systems
		Color passport of existing buildings
		Album of architectural and urban planning solutions (formation of a regulatory album in accordance with the requirements of the Moscow Architecture Committee)
		Special technical conditions for design and construction regarding fire safety
		Construction supervision
		Author's supervision engineering
		Building Operating Instructions
		Technical regulations on building safety
		Instructions for the operation of engineering systems (TP, ASU, CTP, pumping, ventilation chambers, server rooms, etc.)

〉 Coordination and approval of project documentation:
〉 Stages of work:

〉 Agreement:

Name of service	Dates / months / from.	Cost, rub. / from.
*Coordination:*
1. Construction	2	150 000
2. Project documentation	4	150 000
3. Construction with the airport and the Federal Air Transport Agency	4	300 000
*Alteration:*
1. PZZ	8	negotiable
2. Master plan	8	negotiable
3. GPZU with the necessary TEP	4	150 000
*Receipt:*
1. Technical conditions	2	100 000
2. Commissioning permits	4	150 000
3. Initial - permitting documentation	4	150 000
Services for developers	4	150 000
Passing the state examination	2	30 000
Legalization of unauthorized construction	4	150 000
Technical customer services	-	negotiable
Registration of a building permit	2	60 000
Registration of real estate objects for cadastral registration	2	60 000

〉 Coefficients of MU No. 620 dated December 29, 2009:

A construction project is

CONCLUSION Testing the load-bearing capacity of a hollow-core slab according to series 1.041.1-3 (pdf 340 Kb) technical report

The essence of the third method is the regulation of stress, due to which the forces are redistributed or reduced throughout the entire structure. This method is simpler and alternative to the second method, requires less accurate mathematical calculations and allows for redistribution without stopping the technological process. The necessary parts are connected by welding, bolts or polymer solutions.
Thus, taking into account the technical condition of the structure and the selected tasks, one or another activity is selected. Depending on the structure that needs to be strengthened, one or another method of designing reinforcement is chosen. For example, when designing strengthening of reinforced concrete structures, the following should be taken into account.
Strengthening as a result of which individual structural parts are replaced with stronger elements - these are reinforced concrete or metal frames, reinforced concrete jackets, or the use of additional schemes - consoles, racks, metal beams, combined tightening to the original structure.
Reinforcement entails lower costs than replacement with new products. In addition, in the second case there is no need to stop production. You should also pay attention to the fact that in some areas it is possible to carry out reinforcement, but in others it is not, they are simply replaced by others.

In other words, subject to strengthening:

reinforced concrete foundations,
columns, beams,
floor slabs,
reinforced concrete crane beams.

If a reinforced concrete truss is found to be in disrepair, it is replaced with a new one; strengthening is strictly prohibited. Before strengthening reinforced concrete structures, it is necessary to perform a number of points - this is preparing the surface that will be strengthened, installing the correct reinforcement and connections, and formwork. Surface preparation is necessary for reliable adhesion to the concrete that will be used for reinforcement. This is achieved by cleaning the surface from dirt by blowing air, and cleaning the fittings with sandblasting machines from corrosion. When laying concrete mortar, it is more advisable to use pneumatic installations.

Designing reinforcement with metal structures is different and is done differently. It is used to add additional, both flexible and rigid elements, to strengthen the joints of structural connections, as well as to completely eliminate individual elements. To increase the load-bearing capacity of individual elements, the structure is supplemented with parts, securing them with bolted connections or welding.
Designing reinforcement with wooden structures makes it possible to reduce the cost of construction work. Not heavy weight wood does not require the construction of additional foundations, which leads to a reduction in material consumption. The measures are applicable in both warm and cold rooms with external water drainage. The temperature and humidity of the environment should be taken into account to avoid fire and rotting of the wood. Coniferous species are used to strengthen wooden structures. However, for keys and liners, which is a critical connection, it is better to use hardwood. These are oak, ash, birch, which have high strength and bending resistance.
It is recommended to keep the oak in water for some time to enhance its strength. In addition to the above, various polymers strengthen the joints. These are various epoxy resins, the so-called diane, polymer concrete based on polyester and furan resins, bitumen-epoxy mastics as a waterproofing coating.
IN Lately, with increasing technological progress, carbon fiber began to be used in the design of reinforcements. Carbon fiber has a number of advantages - tensile strength characteristics are 10 times higher than steel, and the material is tiny in thickness, which does not affect the cross-sectional dimensions of the reinforced structure. In addition, carbon fiber is lightweight, the original structure is not overloaded, and there is no need for foundation reinforcement measures.
In addition to the main advantages, the share of installation and labor work is removed. There is no need to use welding equipment, lifting mechanisms, there is no need to completely or partially stop production. The main disadvantage is the high cost of the material itself, but the material is durable, resistant to corrosion, deformation and, as noted above, more reliable, durable and easier to handle when compared with the listed technologies.

As you can see, there are many methods and methods for designing reinforcement of building structures. The choice of solution depends on the result and the tasks you want to accomplish.

In the construction of non-residential buildings, metal structures are often used. Their application is based on the data in the section of the design documentation entitled “Metal structures”.

In general, working documentation on structures can be divided into two groups. The first is direct documentation on metal structures.

It is compiled on the basis of technical design materials for the subsequent creation of detail drawings. The second part is detailing metal structures. In this case, all structural elements are worked out separately. These drawings can serve as the basis for the production of metal structures at enterprises (if necessary).
The design of metal structures includes plans and sections of the object’s structures, design solutions for elements, options for their interface, and metal specifications. At this stage, the structures are linked to other parts of the project. Structural calculations are drawn up in the format of a calculation and explanatory note.
Detailed designs of metal structures consist of drawings of individual elements of all metal structures and installation diagrams.

When designing a section of metal structures, a number of basic requirements are taken into account. First of all, operating conditions - they determine the structural form of structures and the most suitable look material.
The second requirement is saving metal. This is easily explained, since metal is an expensive building material. Therefore, it is used most often in cases where the use of other materials (for example, reinforced concrete) is not rational.
The next factor is manufacturability. Projects are drawn up taking into account technological requirements for the installation of metal structures, with an emphasis on modern installation methods. This has the effect of reducing the labor intensity of the process.
In addition, when developing a project, the aesthetics of finished metal structures and the harmony of their shapes are taken into account. This is especially important when development is carried out within the city, taking into account the requirements of the city authorities for the architectural forms of objects.
The project of the section “Metal structures” is carried out by specialized design organizations. When designing, three indicators are achieved, on which the cost of metal structures and the work on their assembly depends. This means saving steel, increasing labor productivity, reducing labor intensity and installation time.

Section of architectural and construction solutions "AS"

The architectural and construction solutions section "AS" does not contain a calculation part, is not produced in accordance with GOST - it combines the main construction parts of the sections AR, KR and partially KZH, KM, KD with elements of KMD, etc. It is developed at the request of the customer and includes a sufficient amount of information for carrying out construction and installation work as a simplified manual on construction and major repairs for a novice construction manager or foreman. The AC section can be completed with production technology, conditions and installation diagrams. You can additionally order an assembly drawing for an additional cost.

I have been working in the design field for over 10 years.

In fact, there is nothing complicated in agreeing on a working project. All you need is time and desire. After the design decision has been made, it is necessary to obtain a decision from local authorities on the reconstruction or design of a building (supermarket, store, pharmacy, etc.). After receiving this document, you must contact a licensed design organization to develop a detailed design. The next stage is ordering technical specifications from city services (Vodokanal, Energy Supply Organization, City Heating Networks).

To order technical specifications, the design organization provides engineering loads (electricity, water, heat, etc.). And with these loads, the BTI passport (if there is an existing building and reconstruction is taking place), it is necessary to contact the appropriate authorities. After the technical specifications are received, they need to be transferred to the design engineers.

They are also developing a passport for exterior finishing and a master plan. As soon as one of the sections is ready, you need to take 2 copies of the corresponding section, technical specifications, the original master plan and go to the authority to approve the section, i.e. if the VK section (water supply and sewerage) then to Vodokanal, etc.

When all sections have been agreed upon, namely: VK, OV (heating and ventilation), EMO (power supply and electric lighting), and the seals of these authorities have been affixed to the original master plan, a full working draft (GP, AC, TX, VK, OV, EMO) and an explanatory note should be taken to Rospotrebnadzor and the same project to the City Emergency Management Department (to the city service - to the firefighters). It is necessary to obtain opinions on the working draft from these authorities. In parallel with the approval of sections, you can also agree on a passport for exterior finishing. The next stage after receiving the conclusions is the completion of a working draft for approval by the city engineer, in order to obtain a square seal on the general plan.

We complete a full working design (GP, AS, TX, VK, OV, EMO and PZ), as well as the conclusion of Rospotrebnadzor and the State Emergency Service. After receiving the square seal on the master plan, we prepare a working draft at GASN (State Architectural and Construction Supervision) to obtain a protocol for the approval of working documentation.

The main rule when coordinating is to follow the movement of the original sections and the master plan. At the approval stage, documents with blue seals are the most important documents. In general, this is the most common scheme, but each working project has its own nuances and additional approvals are possible. Good luck!!! Denis Korablev

I recently learned about Krav Maga. Or rather, I had previously heard about the martial art system adopted in the Israeli army for training, but did not know what it was called. Then somehow it happened that I heard about Krav Maga again and got excited about the idea of writing about it.

Krav Maga is a mixture of hand-to-hand combat and military self-defense. All over the world, Krav Maga is recognized as very effective and has earned its popularity, although self-defense experts believe that Krav Maga in Russia and Ukraine is complete heresy.

History of Krav Maga

Krav Maga means "close combat" in Hebrew. Original, right? This dates back to the 30s of the last century. Location: Czechoslovakia. A young Jewish athlete named Imi Lichtenfeld is considered the creator of Krav Maga - worldwide famous boxer, wrestler and gymnast. As you may have guessed, in the 1930s, after Hitler came to power, life was not sweet for Jews in Europe, to put it mildly. Therefore, Imi creates squads of fighting Jews to protect communities from fascists and anti-Semites. The dude quickly realized that fighting in the ring and fighting on the street are different things and he needs to come up with something else. Lichtenfeld combined all his knowledge of martial arts and shifted the emphasis not on attack, but on quickly and decisively neutralizing the threat.

Already in 1940, Imi quickly realized that there were no more determined fighting Jews around him, and Hitler looked at him with disapproval, so a guy with a difficult life and surname went to Palestine with the goal of protecting the Jewish people from all sorts of troubles. He joined the Haganah, an Israeli militarized organization that protected Jews from the discontent of the indigenous people, who were not very happy about the people in their country. Israel's military leaders quickly noticed Imi's abilities and made him their chief martial arts teacher. They put him in charge of the training of such elite Israeli military forces as the Palmacha (elite strike force), Palyam (naval special forces) and, in fact, the Haganah, which we already know.

After gaining statehood in 1948, Israel rewarded Lichtenfeld by making him the chief combat and physical education instructor at the IDF school. Then Imi created the Krav Maga system. The essence of the system was to quickly teach conscripts the basics of hand-to-hand combat with simple and effective movements that would help them cope with the enemy in difficult and deadly situations. They taught conscripts the basics of Krav Maga in three weeks. Krav Maga was based on boxing, aikido, judo, wrestling and jiu-jitsu. Krav Maga is characterized by constant movement, unity of defense and attack, strikes fall mainly on the soft tissues and pressure points of the enemy. Krav Maga immediately became the official martial art of Israel and remains so to this day.

Imi himself trained conscripts in the army for another 20 years, and then retired, teaching Krav Maga to Israeli civilians. The dude even founded the Krav Maga Association in 1974 to emphasize that they were serious. Several students brought Krav Maga to America, where they began to teach it to police officers and some military units. Indeed, Krav Maga is not just another crap from the mountain, as I previously thought.

Principles of Krav Maga

Any normal martial art has its own principles. Otherwise, all this turns into a standard fight, but we don’t want that, do we? It is worth noting that recently elements of fashionable Muay Thai have been included in Krav Maga.

Neutralize the threat

This is the basic principle. Without him - nowhere. If your life hangs in the balance, you won't be guided by the laws of honor, right? The main goal is to incapacitate the attacker as quickly as possible. Do whatever is necessary to save your life.

Simplicity

There is nothing complicated about Krav Mata. There are no rules of dress, there is no code of conduct with seniors. There are only strikes, grabs and blocks, because the system is designed in such a way that you can quickly learn it and be able to use it quickly.

Quick transition from defense to attack

Many martial arts clearly distinguish between defense and attack. As a rule, first you defend, and then you attack. But not in Krav Maga. Here you need not only to parry the blow, but also to quickly counterattack. This happens because of the principle: neutralize the threat as quickly as possible. For example, if they are aiming at your throat, you parry the blow and hit him in the eyes, in the groin or in the stomach.

Continuous movement, or Retzev

This is explained by the fact that you need to move constantly, counterattack - and bring down a hail of blows on the attacker. And quickly to prevent the threat.

Ability to use any weapon possible

Both traditional, in our understanding, weapons such as firearms, and any bladed weapon. But to this is also added the use of weapons, which in fact are not weapons, which takes me back to vivid childhood memories of the film “The Chinese Policeman”.

Weapon defense training

In addition to how to properly hit an enemy with something heavy, Krav Maga shows how to properly protect yourself from an enemy with something heavy.

Particular attention to pressure points and soft tissues

Krav Maga is usually terribly criticized, claiming that it is unmanly to hit an opponent in the balls. By the way, we also think so, and we wrote about it in this article. To all these arguments, the masters respond that in a dangerous situation there is no time for morality, but a time to hit vulnerable parts of the body.

Detention

In addition to rapid incapacitation, Krav Maga emphasizes grappling in order to exert control over the attacker. All this also takes place under the auspices of eliminating danger.

Now look at the selection of masters of this art form. It’s interesting, but Muay Thai will somehow be more effective.

Krav Maga is one of the most effective and toughest styles of self-defense. Athletes who practice Krav Maga do not strive for entertainment. Points, types of shots and other components of almost any competition do not play any role here. There is only one goal worthy of attention: to neutralize the enemy as quickly as possible without suffering any significant damage.

Until now, very few people practice this type of martial art. First of all because good trainers Krav Maga is not enough. But if you have set out to master several techniques that will allow you to get out of any situation with honor, then Krav Maga is exactly what you need.

In the early 1930s, a certain Imi Lichtenfeld decided that the Jewish people needed at least some kind of weapon against the growing unrest in society. Lichtenfeld began teaching his new martial art (although it is a stretch to call the art of Krav Maga) in Bratislava. The goal was to teach the basic principles of self-defense in the shortest possible period of time. A boxer and gymnast, Imi quickly realized that none of the principles used in sports disciplines were applicable in real life. He began to train people in a completely new and completely immoral way from the point of view of honor and valor.

The Birth of Krav Maga

Ten years later, Imi discovered that almost all of Europe already existed as a puppet Nazi regime, and decided to move to Palestine to fight for the establishment of the Jewish state of Israel. In 1942, he joined the Haganah paramilitary organization, whose leadership quickly noticed Imi's outstanding abilities as a combat instructor. Former athlete almost immediately becomes the head of the training center for elite units of the nascent Israeli army. His art begins to be taught to Palmach units, Palyam naval commandos, and then gradually moves into the category of compulsory training for every soldier, regardless of gender.

Becoming Krav Maga

After Israel finally became a state in 1948, these separate fighting units merged into the Israel Defense Forces. Lichtenfeld became the main combat instructor of this structure. It was in this role that he developed what is now known as Krav Maga. The Imi system was perfect for untrained recruits. In just three weeks, a competent instructor managed to teach his students the basic principles of attack and defense, which allowed them to overcome the most difficult situations with honor. To create a system that works in real combat conditions, Lichtenfeld combined the most effective methods boxing, aikido, judo, wrestling and jiu-jitsu.

Basic principles of Krav Maga

Krav Maga is a tactical, mixed martial art. The instructors initially set efficiency as the main task of a fighter: the threat must be neutralized as quickly as possible. This general goal governs all other principles of Krav Maga - no etiquette towards the opponent and, of course, no showmanship, only functionality.

Workout

Keep it simple - that's what instructors tell beginners, confirming their words with actions. No kata or other drills familiar to oriental martial arts. Only blocks, sharp blows, short but very effective ligaments aimed at hitting the most vulnerable parts human body. In addition, Krav Maga was developed in such a way that a beginner could put what he learned into practice as quickly as possible: competent instructors can actually achieve these results in just a few weeks.

Focus on vulnerable parts of the body

The main principle of Krav Maga is to focus on vulnerable points enemy. Many counterattacks involve strikes to the throat, eyes and groin. Not like a man? So what. But you are guaranteed to emerge victorious from the battle, or at least get time to retreat from the battlefield as quickly as possible. Krav Maga has only one goal: the person using it must survive, period.

Krav Maga and weapons

In essence, Krav Maga involves the simplest integration of any weapon into actions. Gunshot or cold - it doesn’t matter at all. An athlete training in Krav Maga knows how to use everything that comes to hand. This allows trainees to react to an unforeseen attack as quickly as possible, almost without thinking. Keys, glasses, belts and chairs can be used to shock or permanently neutralize an opponent.

Defense and attack

Many martial arts use the development of separate defensive and offensive movements. The disadvantage of this approach is that if the enemy is faster and more prepared than you (and this is often the case in the real world), all your actions will be reduced to a continuous attempt to cover vulnerable parts of the body. Krav Maga involves a combination of offensive and defensive movements: the fighter not only disrupts the enemy’s attack, but also counterattacks at the same time. Again, there is only one goal - to neutralize the adversary as quickly as possible.