G1 Training Syllabus

G1 Lecture/Theory I

As a trainee, as a practitioner of Krav Maga, when it is possible for you to react, to respond, to attack, not to counterattack

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As a trainee, as a practitioner of Krav Maga, when it is possible for you to react, to respond, to attack, not to counterattack, to attack, it’s very clear that sometimes you may have the opportunity to start with attacks. Not to wait until somebody attacks you, but to use your abilities, to use the opportunity, and start with a preemptive attack. The question is when this is possible?

The answer is simple. If the person in front of you, if the attacker, or the would-be attacker has the intention, the ability, and the tool to attack you, then you can start with preemptive attacks, preemptive actions. Actions you can run away sometimes, it can be the best solution. However, if you were to fight, and to stay during, to defend yourself and others, you will have to do it. The question is still there; how and when should I attack first?

The answer is simple. If the attacker, if the enemy, has the intention — meaning the person wants to attack you — but he doesn’t want to attack you only theoretically, he has the ability. He can reach you, and harm you. The third thing that the attacker should have, is the means, the tools. The tool can be a knife, the tool could be a gun, the tool can be a hand, the tool’s a leg, also.

Attacking with a tool, having the intention, having the ability. The moment somebody has this, you must act. You must react even, we can say. But how do you react? You can definitely react with a preemptive attack. Don’t let the attacker start. Finish the situation before it even starts towards you, I mean.

G1 Lecture/Theory I

A. Dealing with Falls

Hard break-fall forward (when needed, trainee will be tested falling from the knees).
Sideways roll

B. Attacks

Headbutt – forward, backward & sideways
Elbow strike against a group of attackers

C. Kicks

Sliding kicks – using a sliding advance for: regular front, defensive front, side, round-house and defensive back kicks. From any chosen stance, kick with front or back leg.

D. Takedowns and Throws

Big sweep - from the outside
Machine gun takedown - from the side (head to back of the opponent)

E. Defenses Against Medium and High Side Kicks
Note: stop kicks are also effective against sidekicks.

Retreat backwards, lift your front leg with low outside defense (using the front hand).
Sweeping (low) outside defense (forearm) against sidekicks of medium height.
1. Using the front hand while advancing diagonally,
  with the back leg.
2. Using the back hand to sweep the side kick.
Sweeping inside defense with the front forearm against
a high side kick.
Defense against a high side kick from the side - outside
defense upward while lowering and leaning
the upper body away, countering with a low side kick.

Defenses Against Medium and High Side Kicks G1

F. Releases From Wrist Grabs While on the Ground
(attacker has mounted the defender)

Slide /circle one hand, throw with hip, roll and counterattack.
Grab one hand overhead, bridge and roll to the grabbed side.

Releases From Wrist Grabs While on the Ground G1

G. Escaping from Headlocks and Chokes While on the Ground

Escape from choke (or head slam) while attacker is sitting on defender (face-down)
1. Use a pluck and turn.
2. Use the upper arm and turn.
Escaping a headlock from behind - (starting from a sitting position) - free a leg and turn.
Escaping a headlock from behind while attacker is sitting on defender (face-down).

Escaping from Headlocks and Chokes While on the Ground G1

H. Defending Against a Standing Opponent When Defender is on the Ground

Attacker delivers a regular kick to the head / upper body – outside forearm defense
Attacker delivers a stomping kick to the upper body – inside forearm defense
Attacker jumps high on the defender and stomps with one or two legs - clam-like
"Free work" - against combinations of attacks – includes relevant tactical moves.

I. Defenses Against Overhand (Regular) Stab

Kick defenses, as in previous levels.
360° defense - hook and catch the attacking arm to prevent further stabs. Option also to end with disarming assailant.
When attacked from the side (left/right)
1. Defend (block) and counterattack, control (grab) as early as possible or move away
2. Defend lean away and kick

J. Defenses Against Underhand (Oriental) Stab

For medium range attacks - defend with diagonal forearm, end with disarm
For close range attacks - use 360° defense with multiple counterattacks. Deal with: strong upwards attack; repeated attacks; retreating attacker and groggy (wrap attacker's forearm)
Against attacks from the side (in-front of the arm) – defend with the closest forearm while moving to the live side; switch hands and counterattack - against attack with same hand.
Against attacks from the side (behind the arm) – defend with the closest forearm and switch hands, while moving to the blind (dead) side - against attack with same hand.

K. Defense Against a Handgun Threat from the Front

Defense against a pistol threat from the front.
Variations - gun held at various heights, angles and distances, in either or both hands.

Defense Against a Handgun Threat from the Front G1

L. Defenses Against Previously Unknown Attacks from a Variety of Angles

Defend against an attack previously unknown to the defender. The trainee is encouraged to use a technique as close as possible to what has been practiced.