Krav Maga Weapon Defenses - by David Kahn (Paperback)

About the Book

Israeli Krav Maga is the Israel Defense Force's official self-defense system. This system is simple, instinctive, adaptable, and effective to thwart a life threatening assault. This book presents the most up to date weapon defensive techniques that are incorporated into green, blue, brown, and black belt curriculums. Many techniques are being revealed to the public for the first time.

Book Synopsis

Israeli Krav Maga is the Israel Defense Force's official self-defense system.

The system is simple, instinctive, adaptable, and if necessary, brutally effective to thwart a life threatening assault. This book presents the most up-to-date and effective techniques to prevail against armed threats and attacks.

Many of these updated defenses have never been seen before. Grandmaster Haim Gidon has improved and evolved this material with the late krav maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld's formal approval.

Contents include

• Weapon awareness training; functionality, range, and deployment


• Dominant control holds over a stunned assailant


• Edged weapon defenses


• Impact weapon defenses


• Handgun defenses


• Rifle defenses


• Defending against weapons while on the ground


• Defending against continuous attacks


• Non-conventional weapon threats


• First-party hostage situations


• Kravist weapon defense drills

Regardless of strength, size, age, or gender, you can learn krav maga techniques to fend off an armed attacker.

Review Quotes

Krav maga is the world's most brutal martial art. We met David Kahn for a lesson we'll never forget.--Men's Fitness

Your training ... assisted our Marines to learn a valuable combat skill set.--M. K. Jeron, U.S. Marine Corps

David Kahn brought an already top-notch fighting system to another level.--John Ouelett, Special Agent, FBI

The Krav Maga I have learned from David Kahn is highly efficient and effective. Whether in the street or in combat, these skills are a force multiplier. I highly recommend the book Krav Maga Weapon Defenses to anyone serious about street survival or hand-to-hand combat.--Ronald Jacobs, GySgt., U.S. Marine Corps, Martial Arts Instructor Trainer, 3rd Degree

Your efforts and dedication reflect distinct credit upon yourself and the Israeli Krav Maga Association.--Peter R. Mucciarone, Lt. Col. Dept. of the Army

About the Author

David Kahn is the United States Chief Instructor for the Israeli Krav Maga Association. He has trained all branches of the U.S. military in addition to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. David is an instructor certified by the State of New Jersey Police Training Commission. He has been featured in Men's Fitness, GQ, USA Today, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, New Yorker, Marine Corps News, and other major publications. David also authored the books Krav Maga and Advanced Krav Maga and produced the Mastering Krav Maga DVD series. David Kahn resides in Hamilton, N.J.