Krav Maga is actually a very good art for people who aren’t strong. I’m a small woman, only took a few KM classes because it was too far away, but in terms of self defense it’s a lot more practical than most karate classes. And the instructors take your size and strength into account and teach you techniques you can actually carry off.
Anyway, if I ever have to fight, I’ll figure my opponent is deterred if he’s running away or incapacitated. Anything less than my utmost might not be enough, my utmost might not be enough, so why do less?
Best thing I ever learned from martial arts was that it’s better to avoid fights. Deterrence is awareness, trusting your instincts, avoiding risky situations, carrying yourself with alert confidence.
“Krav Maga is actually a very good art for people who aren’t strong. I’m a small woman, only took a few KM classes because it was too far away, but in terms of self defense it’s a lot more practical than most karate classes. And the instructors take your size and strength into account and teach you techniques you can actually carry off.”
You’re correct, it is MUCH more effective than taking years of karate or kung fu or all that nonsense. From the little I know of Krav Maga, it’s about hitting pressure points...eyes, throat, underarms, groin, etc. The problem with Krav Maga is that it is a finality that can lead to death. Some times you need that, other times you don’t.
That is why I’m suggesting the stun gun approach. Feel you’re in jeapordy, pull it out and “zap” the potential assailant into oblivion. And what if the assailant is drunk or on PCP or other nervous system enhancing drugs? Pepper spray doesn’t always work because either the bad guy is beyond that effort or you don’t aim properly.
Electrical short-circuiting of the body always works. Have you ever seen the police training on History/Discovery channels where they get zapped by a taser? They all go down immediately. Stun guns work the same.
Use your Krav Maga training when you will, but if you had a stun gun you wouldn’t have to risk the assailant stabbing you while you’re attempting to attack his soft points.
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