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What is Commando Krav Maga?




Definition - Krav Maga in Hebrew means contact combat or contact fighting and the term is
generic in the same sense that the term self-defense is.

There are many systems/styles of Krav Maga including Commando Krav Maga.
Commando Krav Maga, also referred to as CKM, is the system of contact fighting created
by Moni Aizik for the Israeli Special Forces.
It has recently been modified and released to the civilian sector.Evolution - Since its
conception, CKM has and continues to evolve in order to deal with modern threats.Reality
Not Sport - There are no tournaments in CKM.

It is a reality-based system of self defense meant for survival. As such, there are no rules or
regulations for CKM tactics.
It is based on principles similar to guerilla warfare  engage the enemy quickly, create as
much damage as possible in a short period of time and disengage immediately.

Techniques include eye gouges, groin strikes, biting, striking the throat and other effective
tactics.Training - We train under realistic situations that you would encounter in the street.
Training includes dealing with surprise attacks, multiple attackers and attackers with
weapons, ground survival, and strikers.

The pressure test is a live action drill we use in CKM to simulate realistic street
confrontations.Simplicity is Genius - CKM is based on simple and reflexive moves. It has
been proven that under extreme stress, any movement that involves more than 2 gross
motor skills most likely wont work.

As well, it is very hard to remember any technique that involves more than 5 or 6
components. Thats why the techniques in CKM are designed to be simple and effective.
More importantly, many of the techniques are universal so they can be performed
regardless of the direction of the attack.Benefits -

Better yourself both mentally and physically. Improve your confidence and your level of
conditioning.