What Is Krav Maga for Self-Defense?
Krav Maga is the most effective self-defense and fighting system taught today. Developed for survival and protection by Nazi resistance fighters, it was later refined and by the Israel Defense Forces.
Today, it is the preferred tactical hand-to-hand combat system for law enforcement agencies and U.S. military units. It’s a no-holds-barred system that provides the best self-defense for the streets
Krav Maga Worldwide teaches self-defense for the streets street using:
- Punches, knees, elbows, and kicks
- Fundamental grappling
- Defenses against chokes, headlocks, and bearhugs
- Weapons defenses
- Self-defense mindset and situational awareness
- Realistic training drills
The Basics
Krav Maga teaches students to use instinctive movements and aggressive counterattacks. It is the ideal fighting style for unexpected and dangerous situations. The system is taught so that ANYONE can learn, and become proficient, in a short period of time.
Krav Maga is based on survival, not competition, so there’s no consideration for rules of fair fighting. Our system is not a martial art but a revolutionary self-defense course—no katas, no rituals.
Based on easy to learn principles, our Krav Maga classes teach skills and tactics that anyone can learn in a short period of time. Students at our training centers to learn how to defend against real world threats in every class.
Battle Tested
Krav Maga was originally developed to teach hand-to-hand combat to military units. It is an efficient, practical, approach to that teaches fighting skills with survival as the ultimate goal. Krav Maga will help you to be safer and get stronger through training.
The world-class instructors at Krav Maga Worldwide Los Angeles will teach you to overcome the stress of a violent sudden encounter and fight back.
Enroll in a Krav Maga class near you’ll see and feel the positive results. Your mind and body will get stronger. Our mission is to prepare our students for real-world assaults and street fights where the bad guys aren’t playing for points.
Krav Maga Levels
Level 1
Level one is designed for new Krav Maga students. It teaches the essential basics of fighting. Students learn an effective fighting stance, and striking techniques like, punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. Level 1 classes also involve some basic positions for moving and fighting on the ground. Specific techniques in Level 1 focus on defending against chokes, headlocks, and wrist grabs, as well as defending against punches. Students training an average of two or three times per week can be ready to test for KM Level 2.
Level 2 (Yellow Belt Students)
At level 2 students will continue to review and hone skills learned in KM level 1. Level 2 introduces more advanced striking techniques like hook punches, uppercuts, and focus mitt combinations. Self-defense techniques in Level 2 focus on bearhugs, headlocks, and defending against pins on the ground. Students learn to improve timing, movement, and ability to create effective striking angles. A student training an average of two to three times per week can be ready to test into KM Level 3 in about six months.
Level 3 (Orange Belt Students)
Third level Krav Maga classes sharpen intermediate techniques and begin advanced training like full-contact sparring. Students continue to refine their strikes, defenses against strikes, and ground fighting. Some weapons defenses are also introduced. Students training two to three times per week can expect to be eligible to test into KM Level 4 in about nine months.
Level 4 (Green Belt Students)
In advanced Krav Maga classes students learn advanced tactics. They also apply their skills and tactical knowledge to increasingly difficult, and dangerous, situations. Weapons defenses are a foundational part of Level 4 self-defense classes. Advanced striking and full-contact sparring, and ground fighting are also a mainstay. Students training two to three times per week can expect to be eligible to test for KM Level 5 in about a year.
Level 5 (Blue And Brown Belt Students)
These upper-advanced level Krav Maga classes are where students become skilled fighters. Students will encounter the entire curriculum of fighting, ground fighting, third-party protection, and defense against all kinds of weapons.
Law Enforcement (Sworn Officers Only)
Our Law Enforcement Krav Maga self-defense course teaches law enforcement and military personnel the principles of Krav Maga that can protect them in the line of duty. Lessons include defense against a variety of armed and unarmed attacks, and use of force issues will be incorporated.
Krav Maga Kids Self-Defense (Krav Maga Worldwide™ Youth Program)
Our krav maga classes for kids teach practical and effective self-defense principles in a fun and encouraging way. Krav Maga classes bring kids to a high level of proficiency in a relatively short amount of time. Kids classes are open to kids between the ages of 5 and 13 at a variety of levels.
Train with Krav Maga Worldwide to challenge your mind and body with the most intense and effective self-defense classes available. Find a gym near you at one of our worldwide locations today.