Orchidflower
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This is a longshot, but has anyone here taken Krav Maga classes? If so, could you please share your opinion of this self-defense technique?
I think that the most important component of any martial arts technique is:This is a longshot, but has anyone here taken Krav Maga classes? If so, could you please share your opinion of this self-defense technique?
Anyone can get training & credentials, and anyone frequently does.I agree with Nords, the instructor can make a world of difference, but there are "licensing" requirements that need to be met to teach Krav Maga, so most teachers will have training and some credentials.
I'm not sure how this type of treatment improves a student's ability to take a punch. I'm referring to wearing proper protective equipment, learning how to roll with the momentum of the strike (foot or hand), using an opponent's momentum against them, and recovering from a strike to administer a counter. Many people take self-defense classes but few have learned how to recover from the shock/pain of an attack.You will learn to take a punch in KM though. The teachers are sometimes psychopaths, and enjoy kicking you in the side while you do pushups, smacking you with this rubber baton thingie while you are being attacked from the front, and anything they can think of to freak you out
Granted, I expect just to learn the best I can at my advanced age and ability...but I am working on the theory here of some training is better than nothing.
Take this in the gentle spirit it is meant please.
There is no chance in God's green earth of you learning Krav Maga or any other martial art to the extent of being able to defend yourself against some young aggressive dude. 0. Now granted I don't know you, but this is the voice of real experience talking.
If you want to train, great. Train. That's all there is anyway. Forget the rest.
It is Hebrew: Contact CombatThis is fascinating - - I have never even heard of Krav Maga. It sounds Hungarian (?).
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There's a lot to be said for "not looking like a victim".IMO, your best skill to develop is awareness.
Self defense doesn't start when you are attacked; it starts when you become aware that there is the chance of physical violence.
Couple awareness with a good level of physical fitness, and you've done a lot to help your chances.