Krav Maga. Gershon Ben Keren

      

      This book is dedicated to Dennis Hanover, the “Survival Family,” and the people of Israel

      Please note that the publisher and author of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury or litigation that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

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      Copyright © 2014 Gershon Ben Keren

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      Contents

       Preface

       Introduction

       What Is Krav Maga?

       Krav Maga Yashir

       Gershon Ben Keren

      Part 1: Basic Skills (Stances, Movement, Blocking, and Striking)

       Stances and Movement

       The Timeline of Violence

       The Interview Stance

       Key Points Regarding the Interview Stance

       Controlling Range

       Relative Body Positioning

       Relative Body Positioning with Multiple Assailants

       How to Move

       Other Stances

       Striking, Punching, Kicking, and Throwing

       Preemptive Striking Combination

       Lead Eye Strike

       Groin Kick

       Putting Your Assailant in a Disadvantaged Position

       Lead Hand Punches and Rear Crosses

       Rear “Crashing” Elbow

       Driving Knee

       Throws and Takedowns

       Conclusion

       The Krav Maga Yashir Blocking System

       Blocking Circular Strikes/360 Blocks

       Simultaneous Blocking and Striking

       Defending Straight Punches and Strikes

       Pat Away Defenses

       Gaining Control of Your Attacker

       Inner Forearm Blocks

       Conclusion

      Part 2: Self-Defense Scenarios

       Different Types of Armed Assault

       The Similarities between Gun and Knife Control/Disarms

       Knife Disarming

       Financial Predators

       Victim Facilitators

       Knife Low to Front

       Gun to Front of Body

       Knife to Rear of Body (Low)

       Gun to Rear of Body (Low)

       Knife to Side of Body (Low)

       Gun to Side of Body (Low)

       Sticking to the Script

       Knife Threat Against a Wall

       Gun Threat Against a Wall

       Consequences of Actions

       “Steaming” and “Steamers”

       Knife to Same Side of Throat

       Gun to Front of Head

       Abductions and Hostage Taking

       Rear Hostage Knife to Front of Throat

       The Denial, Deliberation, and Decision Loop

       Protecting Third Parties—Rear Hostage to Front of Throat

       Rear Knife Threat—Knife to Side of Throat

       Knife to Side of Neck

       Gun to Side of Head

       Using the Body to Assist Against a Resisting Assailant

       Rear Hostage