In the Krav Maga techniques there is nothing unnecessary or aesthetic, but only effectiveness, instinct, conditioning, execution’s speed of combination in order to solve the problem. This can mean different reactions: both disappear and hit, then run away or find the most extreme solution.

The study of the tactics and techniques for the protection of other persons against armed attacks and/or threats is world-wide recognized. The training can be with steel weapons or firearms, automatic or military too. This is a REAL self-defence system , SIMPLE and FAST to learn and so it can be taught to everyone: men, women, guys of every build and weight.

At present Krav Maga is employed by fifteen military task force and police forces, it is used by some special units in Italy, by local police, and now the police is valuating it. The aim of this system is to teach people without any particular physical training and without so much time how to protect in the shortest possible time. Krav Maga shares many techniques with other martial arts, such as boxing, ju-jitsu, jet kune do and street fight.

Krav Maga is neither a sport nor a traditional martial art because it does not have illegal blows. It develops the study of two situations: self-defence and hand-to-hand fighting. In the self-defence the techniques are simple and there is always a counterattack. There is no choice, the defence is a duty. In hand-to-hand fighting there are also other factors, such as tactics, strategy and the extended length. Moreover there is the possibility whether to decide or retreat.

Strength, coordination, reflexes and speed are at the bases of this discipline.
The movements must be simple, quick and effective. The Krav Maga technique teaches to defend yourself both from a technical point of view and from a psychological one. It is very important to learn the right physical technique and reach the right mental level: in this way the ability of reacting to obstacles improves and so it is possible to be more self-confidence.

All Krav Maga movements are logical and they have, as final aim, the teaching of the tactics. There are no fixed techniques that you can always use under certain circumstances. The assaults may be different, the attacker’s height may be different, just like the technique and the experience. In conclusion, there are many different situations and every time something changes.