Mastering Krav Maga DVD Select Clips by David Kahn

[TheIsraelikrav]

Hi, you make excellent points about locks as an attacker will naturally withdraw his limbs. We generally do not use locks without preceding retzev combatives including the orange belt over-the-top sliding defense as depicted in the video.  Thank you for your positive comments as well.

David Kahn

[kinksfit]

I myself have been practicing krav for a few years now and only have one comment or question. I honestly don't see the cavaliers or arm locks working against a punch unless the puncher just leaves his arm out after punching. If your opponent is also trained I'm not sure that those locks would be effective but other than that the video set is AWESOME!

[ChichKrav]

Absolutely the best DVD set on Krav Maga available today. Doesn't matter what Krav organisation you belong to or if you practice another martial art/system, you all need to get these!

[Steve777KM]

Looks like some sort of jiujitsu arm lock

[Steve777KM]

My, player must have a slight difference in time, the one I'm refering to is just after that, defending against a straight punch right before the o-goshi type throw, thanks.

[TheIsraelikrav]

The technique at the 50 second mark is defending against a sideheadlock when the attacker's momentum forces the defender forward. The defense is a modification of the standing defense where the defender harnesses his forward momentum to roll with the attacker.

[Steve777KM]

Could some one name the technique at 0.50 please? Thanks

[mrmakemakkara]

TODA RABA !!!!

[Khopits]

He looks like an awesome trainer and fighter.

[TheRealShadowShark]

In the first DVD Upper Body Combatives the "Chapter" "Stance and Footwork" is not there. When clicked on the DVD just goes straight into the Elbow strikes section.

[TheIsraelikrav]

@TheRealShadowShark Thanks for your insight.  I will be sure to look into this and follow up with you.

David

[willhorne76]

Great work! I have been waiting for these videos for some time. I trained extensively with Vitor Martins at IKMA Portugal and I know these techniques work. I can't wait to get these and continue studying. David is a great teacher and knows Krav Maga as good as anyone in the world. Thanks David.

[TheIsraelikrav]

Hi, the DVD was filmed for the dual purpose of reinforcing basic and advanced core krav maga tenets while also providing a step by step introduction for those new to krav maga. I asked people with different martial arts backgrounds, with various levels of training in krav maga, and those who had no previous krav maga experience to preview the DVDs. Fortunately, everyone seemed to come away having benefitted whether is was a first impression or a key subtlety as taught in Israel. . .

David

[TheIsraelikrav]

@TheIsraelikrav Hi, the Stance and Footwork is presented at the 19:48 mark of DVD 1, Mastering Upper Body Combatives.

Best,

David Kahn

[chetanmpatel13]

Hi Thanks for the e-mail today. I hope you will also let me know when you open the facility in NYC. So looking forward to it.

One more question, is the DVD created more for supplementary purpose or will it also help a person who has no prior training of Krav Maga or any other martial art?

[TheIsraelikrav]

Hi, the DVD was filmed for the dual purpose of reinforcing basic and advanced core krav maga tenets while also providing a step by step introduction for those new to krav maga. I asked people with different martial arts backgrounds, with various levels of training in krav maga, and those who had no previous krav maga experience to preview the DVDs. Fortunately, everyone seemed to come away having benefitted whether is was a first impression or a key subtlety as taught in Israel. . .

David

[chetanmpatel13]

Hi Thanks for the e-mail today. I hope you will also let me know when you open the facility in NYC. So looking forward to it.

[TheIsraelikrav]

Hi,

Yes, we will be opening our flagship facility in Manhattan at the end of the summer. We appreciate your insights that our krav maga is different. Thank you.

[jsumm54421]

Great work. Looks like a quality DVD from the selected clips.

[HwarangKhan]

Great video.

What bothers me is the fact that there's a lot of closed hand combatives.

I'm a Krav Maga/Combatives practitioner as well and I've always been taught that striking with a closed fist is a pretty bad idea considering that there's a great deal of chances that the metacarpals will break while striking.

What I don't really get is why using a cross/jab/hook/uppercut/whatev­er when you can use some palm-heel strikes, tiger claw, chin jabs, etc...?

That being said, outstanding work.

[TheIsraelikrav]

@HwarangKhan 

[TheIsraelikrav]

@HwarangKhan Hi, you pose a good question. Remember, Imi was a boxer and straight punches, in particular, are integral to krav maga counterattacks, especially, when used in weapon defenses. Proper straight punches are delivered using correct wrist and elbow alignment along with hip movement. Equally important, contact is made with the first two knuckles (as explained in the DVDS). Other strikes you mention can be effective as well, but, they are not as versatile as straight punches.

[TheIsraelikrav]

@wyciskTV