In self-defense, knowing effective techniques for neutralizing and overcoming an attacker is very important. In fighting, grappling is a set of skills focusing on controlling an opponent with techniques and strategies used in close quarters. Grappling has received a lot of attention in recent years through the UFC and because of the popularity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Krav Maga is a martial art that’s been influenced by multiple combative arts, including grappling. The focus of grappling in Krav Maga, however, is to avoid ground fighting whenever possible, and to get back on the feet when defending against an attack. Read on to learn more about ground fighting in Krav Maga.
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Krav Maga, a martial art developed by the Israeli military, emphasizes practical self-defense in real-world situations. Training in Krav Maga typically covers a range of situations, including those that might lead to ground encounters, to prepare practitioners for a variety of self-defense scenarios.
While Krav Maga places a strong emphasis on neutralizing threats quickly and efficiently, it also includes ground-fighting techniques.
Krav Maga ground fighting often involves defending against common attacks while someone’s on the ground, such as against kicks and attempts to mount that person. It also includes include escapes, sweeps, and counterattacks while on the ground.
In wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, grapplers often “stay down” and continue to control, pin, or submit their opponent. In Krav Maga, however, the focus is on creating an opportunity to stand up or disengage from the confrontation.
The goal in Krav Maga ground fighting is to survive and regain a standing position, recognizing that being on the ground in a self-defense scenario can be dangerous, especially when there are multiple attackers.
The GMAU Krav Maga course includes training in ground fighting. In this course, you learn how to breakfall, defend against grabs and kicks while down, and defend against chokes, grabs, pins, and submissions. Most importantly, the course emphasizes getting back up on your feet as quickly as possible, and how to safely do so.
Are you interested in learning how to protect yourself and others? If so, check out the GMAU Krav Maga course.
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