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BECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME (R)


This book introduces and codifies big-picture thinking to take you to the next level of self-defense expertise. The material is designed to conform to your strengths; you need not conform to the system.


In this latest volume from David Kahn, you will find practical, battle-tested stratagems and insights that are equally applicable across the spectrum of martial arts and fighting systems. The text is supported by 180 dynamic separate photo series representing a rich krav maga gamut of self-defense strategies and tactics.


Topics include:




The Best Use of a Training Partner
The Difference Between Anger and Rage
Recognizing Your Own Triggers to Avoid Violence
Contending with Road Rage
Conflict Avoidance and Escape
Physiological Reactions to Threats and Violence
Legal Use of Force Requirements
Defensive (Dis)Engagement Mindset
Anatomical Targeting and Self-Protection
Preemptive Linear Strikes
Absorbing and Moving with an Attack
Fighting Ranges
Combatives Power and Balance
Self-Defense Fight Timing
Tactical Retreating
When and How to Counterattack
Defending against a Skilled Fighter
Deceptive Fighting
Ground Survival
Defending an Ambush
Multiple Opponents
Breaking Up a Fight


As good tactical minds generally think alike, whatever your martial arts or defensive tactics background, this book is designed to synergize any previous professional self-defense knowledge to enhance your personal survival blueprint.


Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies draws on ideas and techniques from nearly every level of the Israeli Krav Maga curriculum, including violence avoidance and prevention. The result is an adaptable strategy supported by tried and true defensive tactics, coupled with sound defensive principles, all of which will serve to deliver you from harm's way. "David Kahn's books were the perfect blend of tactical instruction and practical application during the COVID 19 quarantine, when his classes were not available. He remains an excellent teacher, with a valuable skill set, at a time when our world is becoming increasingly dangerous."

-Rick William, News anchor WPVI-TV, Philadelphia, PA



"I highly recommend David Kahn for his deep knowledge, passion and drive in delivering top-notch combative instruction. As a SEAL for the past 24 years, I would easily rate David as one of the best I've ever worked with."

- Commander Andrew K. Ledford, PhD, United States Naval Academy



"We recognize [David Kahn's] high-degree of skill in this discipline and especially Krav Maga's ability to be learned and mastered in a short period of time-enabling our future lieutenants to easily adopt and disseminate these techniques to their own units."

- John R. Stark, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, Director of Army Officer Training and Commissioning

Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS





FOREWORD





INTRODUCTION





PREFACE





The Language of Krav Maga





The Optimum Use of This Book





Best Use of Training Partners





Israeli Krav Maga Self-Defense Strategy Insights





CHAPTER 1: DISENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES









Understanding the Difference Between Anger and Rage

Recognizing Your Own Triggers

Contending with Road Rage

De-escalating Yourself

Conflict Avoidance

Escape

Understanding One's Physiological Reaction to Threats and Violent Conflict





CHAPTER 2: LEGAL USE OF FORCE STRATEGIES









What Constitutes Reasonable Counter-Force?

A Police Interview or Legal Deposition

Stand Your Ground Statutes

Mutual Combat Negates Your Right to Self-Defense





CHAPTER 3: DEFENSIVE (DIS)ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES









Pre-Violence Indicator Recognition

Perception/Recognition

Kinesic Indicators Recognition

Twelve Krav Maga Strategy Principles

Weapons of Opportunity

Key Self-Defense Strategies and Concepts

An Offensively Defensive Strategy: Attack the Attacker

The Strategy of Untamed, Targeted Counter-Violence

The Strategy of Injuring





CHAPTER 4: ANATOMICAL TARGETING STRATEGY: WORKS FOR BOTH THE ATTACKER AND DEFENDER









Protecting Your Head

Protecting Your Torso

Protecting Your Groin

Protecting Your Knees

Protecting Your Achilles





CHAPTER 5: REPRESENTATIVE DECISION MAKING STRATEGIES









Exiting Your Vehicle to Escape an Assailant Coming at You

A Strategic Choice: To Defend One's Property or Rely on Solely on Legal Remedies





CHAPTER 6: KRAV MAGA STRATEGY AND METHODOLOGY









Krav Maga's Four Pillar Strategy

Krav Maga's "No Rules" Strategy

Krav Maga Training Strategies and Emphases

Essential Defensive Strategies and Fighting Prowess

Strategy against Multiple Opponents

Counterattack Strategy: Lowerbody and Upperbody Ranges

Tactical Retreating Combative Strategy

Body Defense Strategies

Strategy for Intercepting an Attack: Parrying Versus Blocking

Absorbing and Moving with an Attack

Fighting Range Strategies

Sample Defense Strategies Against a Skilled Fighter

Ground Survival Strategic Insights

Combatives Power and Balance

The Strategy of Retzev

The Strategic Recognition of Three Primary Types of Attacks

Self-Defense Fight Timing Strategy

Enhanced Strategies to Improve Reaction Speed based on Preparation in Training

When and How to Counterattack Strategy

Deceptive Fighting Strategies





CHAPTER 7: STRATEGIES FOR DEFENDING AN AMBUSH









The Elements of an Ambush

Human Predatory Strategies

Counter-Ambush Strategies





CHAPTER 8: PREEMPTIVE LINEAR STRIKE STRATEGIES









When and How to Preempt an Attack

The Preemptive Straight Kick

The Preemptive Side Kick

Pre-emptive Linear Upperbody Strike

Third Party Sucker Punch Defensive Strategies When Engaged in an Ambush





CHAPTER 9: BREAKING UP A FIGHT STRATEGY





CONCLUSION





ABOUT THE AUTHOR





NOTABLE BIOGRAPHIES





TRAINING RESOURCES





INDEX