Krav maga professional tactics : the contact combat system of the Israel Defense Forces / David Kahn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kahn, David, 1972- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Krav maga.

Krav maga--Training.

Self-defense.

Self-defense--Training.

Hand-to-hand fighting.

Hand-to-hand fighting--Training.

Martial arts--Training.

Martial arts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (352 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Wolfeboro, N.H. : YMAA Publication Center, [2016]

Summary:

BECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME Israeli krav maga is the official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces. Krav maga training shares the same principles for civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel alike to deliver them from harm's way. Goals however, are different for law enforcement and military personnel. This book is designed for security-conscious civilians, law enforcement officers, military personnel, and security professionals alike who want to improve their chances of not just surviving an armed attack, but increase the odds of prevailing without serious injury. Krav maga's popularity in professional law enforcement, military, and security circles is attributable to its practicality, simplicity, quick retention, easy learning curve, and brutal effectiveness. This effectiveness is built on a few core tenets and simple building blocks. General principles are applied and customized to suit the needs of a dynamic violent situation. Contents include: * Mind-sets, reactions, and tactics in response to violence * The highest-level counters against multiple armed attacks and threats * Core kick, clinch, and tackle defenses * Core ground survival tactics * Multiple-opponent strategies and tactics * Impact weapon defenses * Edged weapon defenses * Firearm disarms and retention * Includes 954 detailed photographs The most up-to-date tactics presented in this book focus on the most common violent scenarios. These techniques derive from the author's translation of the Israeli Krav Maga Association (IKMA) curriculum. The IKMA is the governing body for krav maga, recognized by the Israeli government and headed by Grandmaster Haim Gidon. Responsible people seek krav maga training as a shield against violence.

Contents:

Front Cover

Back Cover

Praise for David Kahn ...

Copyrigt Information

Dedication

Contents

Foreword: The Warrior Mind-Set

Acknowledgements

Introduction

The Professional Level

Three Reaction-Proaction Levels

Fight Timing

The Best Use of This Book

Chapter 1-Civilian, Law Enforcement, and Military Krav Maga Training

The Professional Kravist Mind-Set When Facing a Deadly Attack

Psychological Aspects of Violent Conflict

Violent Conflict's Mental and Physical Stress Manifestations

Krav Maga's Training Philosophy

Visceral Counterviolence

Attack the Attacker: Anatomical Targeting

Twenty-Four Vulnerable Targets

Injuring versus Hurting

Legal Considerations

The Israeli Krav Maga Advantage

Krav Maga Tactical Positioning

Reacting to an Ambush

Seeing an Attack

Chapter 2-Defending the Most Common Upper-Body and Lower-Body Attacks, Throws, and Counterthrows

Straight-Punch Defenses

Hook-Punch Defenses

Defending a Hook Punch into Throws

Counterthrows

Core Kick Defenses

Chapter 3-Clinches, Choke and Takedown Defenses, Escorts, and Ground Survival

Clinching

Clinch Defense

Tackle Defenses

Escort Control Holds

Core Ground Survival Tactics

Protecting Your Neck

Offenses from the Rear Mount

Chapter 4-Impact-Weapon Combatives and Defenses

Impact Weapon against Upper-and Lower-Body Strikes

Short Impact Weapon against Short Impact Weapon

Impact Weapon against Edged-Weapon Attack

Impact Defenses against an Assailant Posturing with an Edged Weapon (Midlevel)

Windmill Rotational Defense against an Overhead Edged Weapon (Not Depicted)

Chapter 5-Firearm Cold Combatives

How to Optimize Cold-Weapon Combatives

Mastering Personal, Impact, and Firearm Combined Combatives

Long-Gun Cold Weapons against Personal and Cold Weapons.

Chapter 6-Defending Edged Weapons: Open Handed and When Your Handgun Is Inoperable

Defense with an Empty or Malfunctioning Pistol against Edged-Weapon Attacks

Overhead Edged-Weapon Attacks

Hostage Taker Holding a Knife to a Hostage's Throat

Chapter 7-Multiple Assailants

Chapter 8-Firearm Defenses

Krav Maga's Firearm Disarming Philosophy

Handgun Defenses from the Front (VIP Protection)

Chapter 9-Firearm Retention and Professional Kravist Weapon-Defense Drills

Sidearm Retention

Long-Gun Weapon Retention While Defending Takedown Attempts

Appendix-Use of Force

Use of Force and Law Enforcement, by Sergeant First Class Mick McComb, Ret.

Use-of-Force Standard: Objective Reasonableness

Summary of Force Options

Severe Threat Level and Factors

Biographies

Resources

Index

About the Author

Books from YMAA

DVDs from YMAA.

Notes:

Includes index.

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Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781594393563

1594393567

OCLC:

983741117