Krav Maga (Hebrew for 'close combat') is the official self-defence and close combat program used by the Israeli Armed Forces.

Krav Maga integrates instinct-based self-defence techniques and tactics with the training of athletic aggressivness, awareness, preventive action and verbal de-escalation.

Krav Maga prepares the trainee tactically, technically, mentally and physically to solve familiar and unfamiliar problems as well as violent conflicts all under realistic stress levels.

The all-fighting-system can be divided into two parts:

Self-defence techniques and tactics

The learned techniques are the foundation of Krav Maga. They enable the participant to effectively defend him or herself against armed and unarmed attackers. The techniques are also practiced under aggravated conditions, e.g. low light situations, ground fighting, outdoors and/or in confined spaces.

Athletic aggressiveness and close combat techniques

Close combat comprises the advanced level of Krav Maga. Here the participants learn how to quickly and effectively incapacitate one or multiple opponents. This includes not only the various elements of a fight: tactics, technology, psychology and appropriate attitude of a fighter, but also how to deal with knifes, clubs and firearms.