You know that to any Krav Maga, being a Krav Maga practitioner, an expert, a master, is way beyond just punching, kicking, self-defense, fighting.
P1 Training Program
You know that to any Krav Maga, being a Krav Maga practitioner, an expert, a master, is way beyond just punching, kicking, self-defense, fighting.
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You know that to any Krav Maga, being a Krav Maga practitioner, an expert, a master, is way beyond just punching, kicking, self-defense, fighting.
Spending many years with Imi through the initiation that I went through, it was very clear for me through seeing him, the way he treated the family, the way he treated the friends, the way he was behaving in the general surrounding, that this is way beyond aggression and fighting.
While training and dealing with Krav Maga, you are definitely gaining different types of qualities. The obvious ones are, of course, the persistence. The ability to switch on and off with the aggression. The self-respect. The confidence. That’s the first layer. But in addition to that, we’re gaining much more. Empathy to others. Value of other people. Understanding the value of them. All we’re dealing with all the time is about life and death. From the smallest thing, wrist grab, or from a shrug grab, to the more extreme situation of threats or attacks with sharp objects, or threats of a firearm. Everything is about life and death.
We should always do the correct thing. We should always have the best of the knowledge. If we do too much, we go to jail. If we do too little, we may get hurt and even die. The knowledge you are getting is very important. However, it’s also risky. You must use it correctly. You should use the knowledge to project confidence. Use the knowledge for self-defense. Use the knowledge for preventing problems, deescalate, avoidance. That’s the main thing.
That was the message from Imi. Avoid. Deescalate. If you need use it, then use it for self- defense purposes. Defending yourself, defending others, defending your dear ones. That’s the idea of Krav Maga.
P1 Lecture/Theory I
B. Ready Stances and Movements
Notes: Punches are first practiced from a semi-passive stance;
later from a general ready stance. Practitioner should understand
principles of attacks and proper way to make a fist.
F. Kicks
Note: Kicks should be taught first from the passive stance, later from other stances.
G. Combinations Using Learned Attacks
General Note: Emphasize recoiling in all attacks (especially straight punches and regular kicks).
I. Inside Defenses Against Straight Punches from a Semi Passive Stance
J. Leg Defenses Against Regular Kick
K. Defending Against Front Chokes
L. Releases While on the Ground
N. Using Common Objects as Self Defense Weapons
O. Training - Watching, Awareness, Prevention
P. Returning Attacker (defend -- attack -- defend)
1. Reaction Games / Fighting Games
Note: One can start with the "zombie" game, hands are straight.
