Why Krav Maga in the I.D.F?

I.D.F 1979 Krav Maga guide book

  1. Krav Maga is a system, which trains the soldier to self-defense and to face-to-face combat and is based primarily on the use of his body.
  2. The current Krav Maga theory (1979) is the result of familiarity with the various battle methods such as boxing, wrestling, judo karate, etc. for each method of battle a style of its own, with emphasis on skill, By its athletic-competitive theme.
  3. Krav Maga is a “store” of movement elements that exist in the various combat methods, and- it is a battle method, which has no limitations on maintaining a certain style of movements and limitations, which stem from the constitution of sports competition.
  4. The Krav Maga method is based on finding the most efficient, objective and simple way to solve various combat problems. The advantage of this method is that it is suitable for every person and can be learned in a relatively short time.
  5. Reality proves that despite the novelty of science and technique, a small man can sometimes determine the fate of the battle, in a decisive way, with his tiny weapons or even his body.
  6. Krav Maga is one of the components that determines the soldier’s combat ability: his training and training provide him with elements of personal combat ability in attack and self-defense. These basics. Increase the self-confidence, aggression (fighting ability) and courage – are especially important for playing a role in combat.

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