Imi Lichtenfeld began developing and using Krav Maga out of necessity, to protect the Jewish residence in Bratislava against fascist thugs that were empowered by the ultra nationalist movement spreading across Europe in the 1930s. Eighty years later however, violence is still all around us; from ev...
Introducing Morning Classes. In an effort to accommodate for individuals that work evenings, night shifts and those that have some free time on weekday mornings, we are introducing two additional weekly classes called: Morning Krav. As the name implies, the classes will be offered mid mornings, twi...
A glimpse of our Women Only Krav Maga Self Defense Course. Awesome work everybody! You worked hard and are determined fighters. You should all be proud of yourselves!
Unlike traditional combat sports where fighters are nearly equally matched in weight, skill level and state of readiness; Krav Maga assumes that the attacker(s) will be bigger, stronger, and will get a jump on their victim and attack when the defender least expects it. This means that the initial de...
This is why you train (or should) Krav Maga! More attacks in broad daylight! Like the sexual assault attempt in Balboa Park last week (click here to see article). This time in Santa Monica. 1st attack: Bear hug from behind. 2nd attack: Grabbed by the waist from behind, with the other hand covering t...