Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies

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BECAUSE NOT ALL KRAV MAGA IS THE SAME® This book introduces and codifies big-picture thinking to take you to the next level of self-defense expertise. The material is designed to conform to your strengths; you need not conform to the system. In this latest volume from David Kahn, you will find practical, battle-tested stratagems and insights that are equally applicable across the spectrum of martial arts and fighting systems. The text is supported by 180 dynamic separate photo series representing a rich krav maga gamut of self-defense strategies and tactics. Topics include: The Best Use of a Training Partner The Difference Between Anger and Rage Recognizing Your Own Triggers to Avoid Violence Contending with Road Rage Conflict Avoidance and Escape Physiological Reactions to Threats and Violence Legal Use of Force Requirements Defensive (Dis)Engagement Mindset Foreword: Col. Corey L. Britcher Foreword: Paul Karleen Introduction CHAPTER 1—Disengagement Strategies Understanding the Difference Between Anger and Rage Recognizing Your Own Triggers Handling Aggressive People Through De-escalation Communication™ Contending with Road Rage De-escalating Yourself Conflict Avoidance Escape Understanding One’s Physiological Reaction to Threats and Violent Conflict Fear and Your Sympathetic Nervous System CHAPTER 2—Training and Legal Strategies Mental Training Survival Stress Coping Strategies The Importance of Realistic Training Legal Use-of-Force Strategies What Constitutes Reasonable Counter-Force? A Police Interview or Legal Deposition Stand-Your-Ground Statutes Mutual Combat Negates Your Right to Self-Defense Great Tactics—But Can You Legally Justify Them? Control-Hold Strategies CHAPTER 3—Defensive Engagement and Disengagement Strategies Pre-Violence Indicator Recognition Perception/Recognition Twelve Krav Maga Strategy Principles Weapons of Opportunity Key Self-Defense Strategies and Concepts An Offensively Defensive Strategy: Attack the Attacker The Strategy of Untamed, Targeted Counter-Violence The Strategy of Injuring CHAPTER 4—Anatomical Targeting Strategy: Works for Both the Attacker and Defender Protecting Your Head Protecting Your Torso Protecting Your Groin Protecting Your Knees Protecting Your Achilles Defending against Martial Arts Kicks CHAPTER 5—Representative Decision-Making Strategies Exiting Your Vehicle to Escape an Assailant Coming at You A Strategic Choice: To Defend One’s Property or Solely Rely on Legal Remedies Krav Maga Strategy and Methodology Krav Maga’s Four-Pillar Strategy Retzev Key Points Krav Maga Training Strategies and Emphases Essential Defensive Strategies and Fighting Prowess Strategy against Multiple Opponents On-the-Ground Strategy against Multiple Assailants Counterattack Strategy: Lower-body and Upper-body Ranges Tactical Footwork and Body Positioning Strategies Tactical Retreating Combative Strategy Body Defense Strategies Strategy for Intercepting an Attack: Parrying Versus Blocking Absorbing and Moving with an Attack Fighting Range Strategies Sample Defense Strategies against a Skilled Fighter Ground Survival Strategic Insights Combatives Power and Balance The Strategy of Retzev The Strategic Recognition of Three Primary Types of Attack Self-Defense Fight Timing Strategy Enhanced Strategies to Improve Reaction Speed Based on Preparation in Training When and How to Counterattack Strategy Deceptive Fighting Strategies CHAPTER 6—Strategies for Defending an Ambush The Elements of an Ambush Counter-ambush Strategies CHAPTER 7—Preemptive Linear Strike and Breaking-Up-a-Fight Strategies When and How to Preempt an Attack The Preemptive Straight Kick The Preemptive Side Kick Preemptive Linear Upper-body Strike Third Party Sucker Punch Defensive Strategies When Engaged in an Ambush Breaking-Up-a-Fight Strategy Conclusion Acknowledgements Notable Biographies Training Resources Index About the Author