Articles about krav maga (0-50 of 147)

  • Crossfit Houston- The Latest Trend In Fitness World
    By: CJ Kirk | - Being fit and look healthy is what everyone craves for. To accomplish the same, people spend hours and hours in gym doing cardio, shedding sweat on treadmill and what not. But the latest trend in the fitness world that is giving people better results in CrossFit Houston exercise. There are latest CrossFit workouts sprouting out every single day. Whether they are new workouts intended by the actual authority site, fashioned by gyms and trainers, or just made up on the spot by people who comprehen ...
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  • Will Your Hobby Offer You Another Benefit Also?
    By: John Devil | - A further outside interest is a good idea. We all need a method to relax our thoughts and forget about work and home problems every now and then. Regardless of what method you might have for passing the time you will find that it is advantageous to you. Even so, what if you can actually merge your activity with the help of something else which could be of use for your needs? Possessing a beneficial passion has got to be greater than just having a passion, so let's consider some concepts.
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  • Kids Martial Arts: Kick Start Their Future
    By: Paul Halme | - Hyperactivity, short attention span, uncontrollable outbursts: the joys of parenthood. And soccer on the weekend and video games alone might not be enough to hold back the tidal waters that are youthful exuberance.

    Dont despair there may be a healthy, productive way to help your child focus and manage their energy while helping to protect them from bullies and giving them a life-long passion for fitness and discipline, Martial Arts.
    Martial arts training teaches chil ...

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  • How To Find The Right Fitness Center In Houston?
    By: CJ Kirk | - Choosing a fitness center in a place like Houston can be really daunting task to do because first of all there are so many Houston fitness gyms and secondly before choosing the right one, you need to consider a lot of things in order to find the right one. In order to get the desired body you wish, it is really important to choose the right fitness center. One of the most important things that you need to consider before choosing a Houston fitness center is to check the reputation and the standa ...
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  • Crossfit Workout For Overall Fitness
    By: CJ Kirk | - Crossfit workout is a new term that is focused on fitness around all disciplines and however the main aim of the workout remains on strengthening and conditioning. This workout is widely followed in gyms and fitness centers all around the world and the popularity of this workout has been continuously increasing and it has become one of the most preferred workouts among athletes, firefighters, military and law enforcement organizations. If you are living in Houston, you will find a lot of centers ...
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  • Intensive Krav Maga
    By: jhon | - Krav Maga, which got its origin from street-fighting skills, focuses on self-defence of an individual and this training has been designed in such a manner that students can be taught as soon as possible, and both trainers as well as trainees are at an advantageous position. And Krav Maga is still being used by Israeli Forces, and the best part is it makes one efficient in self-defence skills which is based on natural movements of the body and can be used in daily life. It helps in dealing with a ...
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  • Karate Forms, The Truth Of What They Mean
    By: Al Case | - The old school of teaching martial arts is by teaching Karate forms. This applies to Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Kenpo, and arts of that nature. Even if you're not in a kata oriented discipline, however, there is an adherence to the study of form.

    The unfortunate fact is that most people don't know why they are studying in this manner. They don't see the connection between repetition of dance-like moves and real combat. The moves often even seem removed from any real function.
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  • Krav Maga Training Classes
    By: jhon | - Krav Maga Training classes are gaining popularity worldwide thanks to the simplistic approach applied in Krav Maga tactics for self defense and attack. Krav Maga, which means "close combat," is a form of martial arts developed in Israel. It covers a variety of striking techniques including wrestling and grappling, which prepare a person to encounter brutal attacks. It is being practiced in several parts of the world. This martial art form is gaining wider acceptance among common people, as well ...
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  • Best Krav Maga Instructor
    By: jhon | - The best Krav Maga instructor is the one who has gained the knowledge and skills to prepare his students face any tough combats in their lives. Krav-Maga, translated as "close combat" is a combination of martial arts and street fights practiced in ancient Israel. The modern trainers adopts a systematic approach to train a person on self defense in the shortest time possible. It also teaches counter attacks as well as the use of weapons such as knives, guns and rods. A professionally trained inst ...
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  • How You Can Learn Krav Maga?
    By: jhon | - Krav Maga mainly focuses on self-defence. It was designed in such a way so that the teaching part can be done quickly, and both trainers and trainees do not have to invest a lot amount of time. This is still used by Israeli forces. This technique makes one efficient in self defense skills which is based on natural movements of the body and can be used in everyday's life, and it helps to deal with attack in the fastest and effective manner. This technique got its origin from street-fighting skill ...
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  • Krav Maga Martial Arts Has Three Nasty And Extremely Functional Variations!
    By: Al Case | - Krav Maga is the official Israeli Martial Arts System. It is taught in three distinct methods, military, police and civilian. The three methods each have different functions.

    A military student of this Israeli Self Defense System is concerned with the battlefield. He must know his art so that he can use it under life or death situations. Simply, when things go to close quarter combat, this hand to hand system makes the difference between winning and losing...living or dying.
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  • Natural Reflexes As A Base To Self Defense Techniques
    By: Name Necklace | - When an animal is startled, it will choose either way of actions; freeze or flee. In both scenarios the primer physical reaction will be an intense contraction of the muscles, especially in the abdomen area, holding its breath, pulse accelerating etc.

    A new born, despite not having the motor ability to flee, will physically react in the same manor, using reflexes it is equipped with from birth meant for its survival.

    A reflex is defined as an involuntary reaction of the ...

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  • Engaging In Karate For Kids To Combat Childhood Obesity
    By: Tracy Lee Thomas | - Engaging In Karate For Kids To Combat Childhood Obesity

    This article details the problems of childhood obesity and presents Karate as a good possible solution. It also presents CLMA as one of the best options available to concerned parents.

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    The Problem of Childhood Obesity

    With childhood obesity having become a national epidemic in the last decade, more and more parents are discovering that Karate can be an effective ...

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  • Family Time
    By: Tracy Lee Thomas | -
    Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts
    Master Instructor: Senior Master T L Thomas
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    Its NO SECRET that most American families are lacking the proper amount of physical activity. According to the latest figures from the National Center for Health Statistics, one in six adolescents ages 12 to 19 were overweight in the United States in 2003-2004, more than triple the rate in 1976-1980. Family support has been a key factor identified to encourage physical ...

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  • Reasons To Consider Martial Arts Taekwondo Training
    By: Tracy Lee Thomas | - Reasons to Consider Martial Arts Taekwondo Training.

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    Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia offer an ATA Top Ten World Champion Taekwondo and State Champion training program for children and adults.

    The Changing Lives Martial Arts style training in Champion Taekwondo attract many different types of ...

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  • Preventing Childhood Obesity
    By: Tracy Lee Thomas | - Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts TOP 10 Ways to Prevent Childhood Obesity plus 5 Ways to get your children into shape from Dr. Oz, as seen on Oprah!

    Changing Lives ATA Martial Arts in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake is concerned about the dire reports we have seen about childhood obesity becoming rampant in America. This is not an experience we wish on any child, it is a scary thing. Preventing obesity can be easy and empowering for children. Parents and care givers need to allow them ...

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  • Krav Maga - Best For Self Defense?
    By: Aaron Landry | - Krav Maga is a Israeli form of combat that means close combat. This form of combat can be at times extremely brutal is it was mainly used a military form of fighting. It was not created to just defend oneself or disable an opponent, but to cause serious to permanent damage or even death. It was developed in Israel by Imi Lichtenfield during the anti semitic era of Israel and has now become a world renown form of fighting not only in the military but also holds civilian applications as well. Krav ...
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  • Basic Jujitsu Techniques
    By: Troy Macraft | - Basically, Jujitsu means the art of softness. The name was taken from a martial art sport which was born in Japan. There are plenty of martial art styles that are involved in Jujitsu. Armed and unarmed techniques are included in these styles. According to the ancient book of martial art, Jujitsu was created by a group of Japanese samurai who where finding ways to defeat the armed opponents without using any weapons. These samurais have developed a countless method of effective jujitsu tactics an ...
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  • Increase The Power Of Your Punch
    By: Troy Macraft | - Power is very important to the practitioners of karate, kung fu, and taekwondo. If you are one of them, then probably you are wondering how to increase the power of your punch. Moreover, if a weight lifter wants to lift more weights then, you as a martial artist certainly desire to hit harder than the others. However, there are several techniques which you need to follow in order to increase the power of your punch.

    Training in various martial art styles may greatly help you in impr ...

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  • Hapkido's Way Of Fighting
    By: Troy Macraft | - The martial art of complete self defense is known as Hapkido. If you manage to learn this kind of art, you will be able to protect yourself more effectively more than other martial artist. This art has evolved based on real life situations. Hapkido is the best art to learn, if you want to protect the persons you love successfully.

    Students of Hapkido are taught to use the minimal force against its opponent. One unique thing about this art is that it doesn't require so much strength ...

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  • The Art Of Silat
    By: Troy Macraft | - One of the most effective martial art defense styles for the street is the Silat. Silat is the official martial art style of Malaysia. This martial art is divided into two categories. First is the Silat Olahraga, the combat style. Second is the Silat Seni, the performance style. Most of the Malaysian parents enrolled their children to Silat academy. Silat students are taught about self discipline, bravery, respect and self defense.

    This art's ranking system is consisting of seven l ...

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  • Martial Arts Belt Ranking
    By: Troy Macraft | - Aiming for becoming a good martial artist is not that easy. You will need to continuously train yourself to maintain your skill on several techniques. Most of all, the level of your discipline should be good enough to keep you humble, even if you are already an expert. Belt ranking is very important in martial arts. This is one way for you to gain the acknowledgement of your expertise. Belt level depends on your level of skills and how much you have understood on the major concepts on a specific ...
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  • Effective Techniques Of Karate
    By: Troy Macraft | - Karate is one of the most effective martial art around the globe. Generally, the techniques involved in karate are simple. All you have to do is focus on your target and execute the right technique against your opponent. Karate is known for its techniques in self defense. Nowadays, even countries like Japan, China and America are getting engage with this kind of art. Usually, karate is the most popular martial art around the world because of its very effective techniques. These techniques varied ...
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  • Finish A Fight Quickly!
    By: Troy Macraft | - It is very important for a mixed martial artist to finish a fight in the quickest way. If you are fighting inside the arena or in the street, it is always better to finish the clash faster. The quicker you finish the fight, the more respect you can gain.

    Always make sure to relax yourself before engaging into battle. Getting focus during a fight is very essential for any martial artist. Never focus on knocking down your opponent, instead, concentrate on how to perform your best dur ...

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  • Methods Of Krav Maga
    By: Troy Macraft | - Krav Maga carries the most practical and dangerous methods of fighting. This art is the most effective way to protect yourself when you are engaged to a dangerous situation. In the streets, rules are not followed, therefore your enemy can damage you anyway he wants. When you are fighting in the street, you should be aware that, there are no referees who will stop the battle. No one can help you in defeating your attacker. Only you can help yourself out, during a street fight. Without any doubt, ...
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  • Krav Maga - The Best Self Defense Method
    By: Guy Dar | - According to the United States Justice Department the statistics of violence are shocking. Simple assault is the most frequently occurring violent crime. In 2008, there were 3.3 million simple assault victimizations, and 4.9 million nonfatal violent victimizations. 18 out of every 100 women in the United States have either been raped or suffered attempted rape. These numbers are reflective only of the cases of violence which are actually reported. The real numbers are likely to be much highe ...
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  • Martial Art For The Real World
    By: Troy Macraft | - Krav Maga the tactical self defense, already existed since 1930. Even though it's not as popular compared to other martial arts, it has created an extreme impact to all its practitioners. This art was born at Czechoslovakia and Hungary by LichtenFeld. Although Imi Lichtenfeld was born in Israel, he travelled several places. In 1948, he returned to his homeland to continue teaching Krav Maga's fighting methods. Krav Maga means "close combat" the art of fusing a hand-to-hand battle techniques and ...
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  • The Art Of Peace
    By: Troy Macraft | - Today, there are several good martial arts to choose from particularly when you speak of self-defense. Personal protection device like stun gun or pepper spray are already available in the market today. However, if you do not want to take the short cut for self defense, you can train for martial arts. Martial arts can give you a healthier physique and better self discipline. Moreover martial art is already proven to have given the most effective self defense.

    Aikido is one of the b ...

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  • Lose Weight Through Martial Art Training
    By: Troy Macraft | - Most people are looking for the best martial art which can help them improve their physical fitness. Factors like availability, accessibility, intensity, and fun depends on how important each factor might be. However, every martial art has different aspect of trainings which gives some arts an advantage on specific set of priorities. Here are some advices to help you pick the best martial arts training for weight loss.

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  • Become A Fearless Martial Artist!
    By: Troy Macraft | - You can obtain self defense through applying the correct discipline. If you are a martial artist, then you know how crucial it is to overcome your fears, especially during the battle inside the arena.

    Fear is the obstacle that you need to eliminate. When you are afraid, you cannot perform so well. The skills, techniques and methods that you have learned will be useless, when fear arises. It is very crucial to eliminate your fears, especially when you are competing in the sports lik ...

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  • The Nature Of Mixed Martial Arts
    By: Troy Macraft | - Engaging yourself in mixed martial art gives you number of benefit. When you enter the arena, no one can help you except yourself. Even though you have your trainer who will encourage you throughout your training, he cannot help you to fight your opponent during a battle. As a martial artist you are required to develop your fighting skills. During the fight, your techniques and methods will be put into test. Hiding behind your ally is not possible, since your entire ego needs to be stripped down ...
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  • How To Avoid Mma Injuries
    By: Troy Macraft | - Several accidents are unavoidable in any fighting sport. Mixed martial art is definitely one of these sports. Anyhow, as a martial artist, I will give you a number of advices that will certainly help you to avoid and decrease your chances of getting yourself hurt. Note that severe accidents often occur in combat sports.

    A common source for these mistakes occurs when you close you eyes at the moment you strike your enemy. In addition, you look away every time your enemy strikes you. ...

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  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ranking System
    By: Troy Macraft | - A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner is ranked depending on his level of mastery. Each level signifies different colors. The ranking system for the senior students significantly differs from junior students. Seniors ranking system follows as, white, blue, purple brown and black belt. While, juniors ranking system follows as white, yellow, orange and green belt. Senior students' ages range from 16 and above while, junior students' ages range from 15 and below.

    BJJ ranking system also d ...

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  • The Universal Martial Art
    By: Troy Macraft | - The art of Taekwondo is created in Korea. This art means the way of hand and foot. The aspects of this art consist of discipline, respect, techniques, hand and foot movements. You can gain certain benefits just by training Taekwondo. Some of these benefits include mental conditioning, physical strength, and self defense. Taekwondo lets you interact with other people around you. Learning this kind of art can give you a challenging activity.

    Most people refuse to train TKDO because th ...

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  • How To Become Successful In Martial Arts
    By: Troy Macraft | - Engaging yourself in MMA training offers a number of benefits. The level of progress that you may gain depends on how hard you train. Here are, the most efficient advice which may certainly help you on achieving your goals in mixed martial art.

    MMA training requires precise core training. Whether it's for kicking, punching, ground fighting or throws, your core is the source of your energy. Typically, core exercises like lower back extensions and sit ups are not enough for your impr ...

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  • How To Increase Your Striking Speed?
    By: Troy Macraft | - There are several methods that will surely aid you in increasing your speed. To any martial artist, speed is very crucial. The faster you strike the more damage you can inflect to your enemy. When you have a greater speed, you will surely have a better chance to increase your power by interchanging its concentration. For example, greater power have lesser speed while, greater speed have lesser power. Anyhow, better speed means additional number of attacks. Here are several advices for you to inc ...
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  • Krav Maga Vs. Krav Maga
    By: T.J. Kennedy | - Ok, so there are a trillion and one Krav Maga organizations. It's almost as bad as Christian denominations arguing as to which is the legitimate "one".

    Now, before I launch into my tirade, please understand that I myself spent years with Krav Maga Worldwide under Darren Levine. I like Krav Maga, and I took many principles from it in the early stages of development of my own creation - the Hybrid Fighting Method.

    My issue isn't with Krav Maga or it's effectiveness - it ...

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  • The Best Martial Art - A Matter Of Intent
    By: Stephen Buller the Self Defense Expert | - Since there were humans, there was war and fighting. Hand-to-hand-or at least melee-combat used to be a larger part of the battlefield perhaps. But even today, unless your intent is to kill every living soul and level every building, sooner or later, combat gets personal.

    Today, people take up and continue martial arts for many reasons: Exercise, discipline, self defense, spirituality, and socializing seem to be some of the top reasons, but many people now find a profession in (espe ...

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  • Battle-tested Reality-based Self-defense Systems
    By: T.J. Kennedy | - There are a few myths about Reality-Based Self-Defense (RBSD) systems today that I would like to debunk.

    First, there is the notion that you have to be some sort of special ops ninja military assassin to offer anything of value to the hand-to-hand combat world. BS. If a technique works, then I don't care if it comes from my next door neighbour's 6 year-old niece. The military pedigree certainly makes someone sound more impressive, but ultimately, that doesn't make them better at s ...

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  • Israeli Krav Maga
    By: james | -
    Close combat or Krav Maga is the common term for combat within close range. It may impose lethal and nonlethal routines across a "extent of violence" or within a "endurance of force" as established by rules of engagement. Unarmed close combat is once in a while called combatives. Close combat with weapons may be called close quarter battle at the squad level. Current NATO terminology is to use MOUT for higher-level calculated and tactical considerations of urban warfare or MOOTW for "mili ...

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  • Choosing The Right Martial Art And School For You
    By: patrick | - There are many martial art styles out there and choosing the right one for you may just be daunting and confusing. Usually which style of martial art and especially which school to choose are important decisions to make. Though there are thousands of schools that claim to provide you with worlds best training, you must be careful and practical in choosing your style and school.

    In reality, the choice of which martial art is going to be different to person to person dependi ...

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  • The Health Benefits Of Learning Martial Arts
    By: patrick | - Learning martial arts is the best way to defend against possible aggressors and threats. Anyone can learn martial arts and get properly trained. There are many kinds of martial arts like Karate, kung fu, krav maga, kickboxing, MMA etc and you can learn any martial art that interests you. Though fighting with everyone is unethical and unaccepted, there many some situations where you only have to fight your aggressors to save your possessions and life. Learning martial arts also boosts ones self e ...
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  • Washington Dc Martial Arts - Learning Washington Dc Krav Maga
    By: Vikram Kumar | - Those who are living in the area surrounding Washington DC can learn Washington DC Krav Maga which is a form of self defense. Anyone can learn how to better protect themselves against criminals by engaging in Washington DC martial arts. Not only does this keep someone in better physical shape, but it also keeps them in better shape mentally as well. Those who engage in self defense are more in control and also less likely to become victims of crime. They are more empowered.

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  • Washington Dc Krav Maga - Washington Dc Martial Arts
    By: Vikram Kumar | - Learning Washington DC Martial Arts is a good way to defend yourself or teach your children to defend themselves against attackers. One way to learn the form of martial arts is to learn Washington DC Krav Maga. In this martial art form, people are taught not only self confidence when it comes to practicing this self defense method, but how to protect themselves. This is something that can be a lifesaving technique when learned by both children as well as adults.

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  • Maryland Krav Maga - Washington Dc Krav Maga Self Defense
    By: Vikram Kumar | - Maryland Krav Maga self defense courses can not only build up your confidence when it comes to the martial arts, but it can also potentially save your life or the lives of those in your family. You can learn Washington DC Krav Maga self defense and be able to get yourself out of dangerous situations if you are attacked by someone. Most people are easy prey for predators because they are without any sort of self defense moves and simply go along with whatever someone tells them to do. This ca ...
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  • Washington Dc Krav Maga - Maryland Krav Maga
    By: Vikram Kumar | - If you are in the DC or Maryland area and looking for self defense, you need to look into Washington DC Krav Maga courses. This is a new art in self defense that is being taught to help people be more in control when it comes to predators and take better care of themselves. Maryland Krav Maga can be used by both adults and children to help them gain confidence as well as skills in the art of self defense.

    The art of self defense is important for each individual and Washington DC ...

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  • Combat Fear With Krav Maga T Shirts
    By: ashwaria | - Krav Maga t shirts depict Israeli combat that allows body contact to toughen you against the worst enemy, yourself. The fight style is intended for survival with the use of both defense and offense in an attempt to neutralize a threat. The emphasis is on fighting to survive in a scenario in which there are no rules and the purpose of the fight is survival and saving the partner. The style is aggressive and borrows heavily from other martial art forms without resorting to the softer fighting styl ...
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  • Krav Maga: It's Exercise With A Kick Of Self-defense
    By: Steve Doss | - "I didn't like to sweat," admits Anne Goldberg. "But I was turning into a couch potato, watching TV and eating snacks. I had to do something."

    Something that, in a little over a year, dropped her from a size 10 to a size 5, started her wearing sleeveless dresses and taught her how to toss a mugger over her head. "And I actually have abs now," says the 30-year-old Los Angeles banker.

    Her secret, long known to law enforcement types and stars such as Jennifer Lopez a ...

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  • The Greatest Martial Art Style
    By: Calasanz Martinez | - What do you think...is it Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo, Wing Chun, Tang Soo Do, Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, or Thai Boxing? I say none of them. As a matter of fact, no martial art that has existed since the beginning of time can claim the title of the "greatest martial art." The reality is that it's not the style that makes the martial artist, but rather the martial artist that makes the style. Please also understand that when I say "great martial artist," I don't necessarily mean great fighter. I am looking ...
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  • Krav Maga: What Is It All About?
    By: The Man | - Krav Maga was founded by Imi Lichtenfield in the 1930s. Because of the hard times being experienced in Israel he was forced to help himself, family and friends. With all of the fighting and war going on in Israel he used his new found self defense techniques to stop any and all would be attackers.

    Imi was a natural born athlete from the beginning, excelling in both wrestling and boxing. His main purpose for Krav Maga was to help people learn how to defend themselves in th ...

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