SELF DEFENSE AND FIGHTING
COMBAT FOR A MODERN WORLD

Krav Maga (pronounced “krahv maga”) is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces. Recognized as an efficient and practical defense against real-life attacks, Krav Maga is catching on as a worthwhile martial art for civilians to pursue.

Based on our fight or flight instinct, Krav Maga is easy to learn.  If someone were to grab you by the throat, your instinct would be to reach up and grab your attacker’s hands.  Krav Maga will teach you how to use that instinct to defend yourself. Because the training is so intuitive, students can achieve a high level of proficiency after a short period of instruction.

The core movements of Krav Maga are simple, making it an appropriate form of martial arts training for people of all ages and fitness levels.  Our instructors act out realistic scenarios, depicting how an aggressor would attack.  Students feel the stress of a real attack and learn how to defend themselves, all in a safe environment.

Not only is Krav Maga an effective form of self-defense, it is also a great workout.  Students walk away from class with hard bodies, healthy hearts, and the mental preparation they need to defend themselves in any situation.

The Story of Krav Maga

A young athlete named Imi Lichtenfeld developed what would later become Krav Maga in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s.  His father, a highly respected police detective, taught Lichtenfeld boxing and wrestling in the family’s gymnasium.  A natural athlete who held European championship titles in a variety of sports, Lichtenfeld sought to defend himself and his community against fascist gangs.  He developed a system of practical techniques for life-threatening situations that form the foundation of Krav Maga.

In 1940, Lichtenfeld immigrated to Israel to escape the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia.  The Israeli government handpicked him to teach his hand-to-hand combat techniques to the Israel Defense Forces.  Recognized for its effectiveness, Krav Maga has been modified for use by police forces, as well as civilians, and is taught throughout North America, Europe, and Scandinavia.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT KRAV MAGA:

• "Krav Maga is extremely effective. It's the real thing."- Bas Rutten, UFC Heavyweight Champion

• "I know many women who have taken Krav Maga and who enjoyed the sense of control they felt in learning how to defend themselves. Krav Maga delivers a positive physical, mental, and emotional experience."- Rosemary Lichtman, PhD, Psychologist

• "Krav Maga has real life applications and there's no wasted time or movement. You can use everything you learn to defend yourself against a violent street attack."- Jim Bianchi, Attorney At Law

• "Krav Maga is the best defensive tactics system to come to Law Enforcement in the last 20 years. It's simple, it's effective, it's practical, and it works."- Detective Brian Arnspiger, Burbank Police Department Supervisor, Training Division

• "I have never seen a [self-defense] system that is so simple, yet so effective. Krav Maga raised my awareness and made me more confidant as a police officer."- Deputy E. Ramos, LA Co. Sheriff's Department Force Training Division

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