Posts

Showing posts from April, 2010

HOW IS KRAV-MAGA DIFFERENT?

Image
How is KravMaga different from traditional martial arts? KravMaga is a ‘horizontal system’ which combines elements of various fighting systems. One will find – o   Kicking & Punching   elements of Boxing, Karate & Muay Thai o   Ground fighting & Grappling like Judo & BJJ o   Holds & Takedowns like Aikido o   Defence against Knife attacks like in Kali o   And also defence against stick attacks, fire-arm threats We can say KravMaga is a MMA (Mixed Martial System) KravMaga is NOT a martial art. It’s NOT a Sport.  KravMaga is a combat system for street survival Why do you say KravMaga is NOT a martial art? There are some major differences in the approach to Self-defence by KravMaga o   There are NO choreographed movements like katas. Intricate and contrived movements fail during an un-predictable street situation.  KravMaga is based on natural reflex and fast direct attacks using gross motor skills. NO Cosmetics. o   Kravists DON’T practi