Krav Maga (Idiot’s Guides)

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Krav Maga, which means “contact combat” in Hebrew, is an easy-to-understand/remember aggressive system of self-defense. Idiot’s Guides®: Krav Maga will not only define what it is, but also review the principles and systems of techniques and training to ensure survival. Combining in-depth information and easy-to-understand illustrated instructions, this guide will be a wonderful tool to help train both men and women on how to protect themselves, deal with threatening situations, and reverse dangerous situations where they’re at a disadvantage.
 
Idiot’s Guides®: Krav Maga covers:

– The origination of Krav Maga: its history, birthplace, philosophy, and why it was created.
– The core essentials of Krav Maga’s theory and practice.
– A review of how to condition the body and mind to outside threats and violence.
– An understanding of not only the physical aspect of Krav Maga, but how it is part of the bigger picture of personal protection.
– The thought process of the attacker and how to avoid potentially dangerous situations, if possible.
– How Krav Maga differs from martial arts, primarily in terms of not following handed down fighting rules and techniques.
– A breakdown of the belts in Krav Maga (yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, black), what it takes to attain them, and the differences between them. 
– Step-by-step illustrated directions on the popular stances, positions, movements, kick/punch strikes, falls, joint locks, deflections, and techniques from the basics to advanced moves.
– How to use body weight, your most powerful muscles, and momentum to defeat an attacker.
– Instruction on protecting the body and weapons defense, in addition to mastering escapes.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01E7GJT18
Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK (August 9, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 9, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 188426 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 431 pages