Whether you’re an experienced martial artist or just beginning an exercise program, injuries can happen. There are several tried-and-true injury prevention tips you can use to reduce your injury risk. Read on to learn more about how you can prevent or treat injury so you can maximize training time!
Martial arts action films are some of the highest grossing films in production. We all like these films for various reasons: the hero overcomes unbeatable odds, justice is served, or maybe they are just simply fun to watch! Regardless of your own personal reasons, or which action films in particular you prefer, “realism” in this genre is what makes them so interesting (in my opinion). This blog post is all about Krav Maga in action films.
This blog post touches briefly on the “universal” kicks found in the 4 empty hand courses at GMAU. More time is spent on highlighting unique aspects and differences between: Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Krav Maga. Read on to learn more and find out how you can try out our courses for FREE!
In self-defense, knowing effective techniques for neutralizing and overcoming an attacker is significantly important. In fighting, grappling is a set of skills focusing on controlling an opponent via techniques and strategies used in close quarters. Grappling has garnered a lot of attention in recent years through the UFC and because of the popularity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Krav Maga is a system that has been influenced by multiple combative arts and includes grappling. However, the focus of grappling in Krav Maga is on avoid ground fighting if possible and on getting back to the feet when in that situation. Read on to learn more about ground fighting in Krav Maga.
Combatives is a general term for hand-to-hand combat systems primarily used by members of the military. These systems focus on simple, proven, war zone survival and fighting techniques that can be learned in a short period of time. Some military combatives systems have been adapted for use by law enforcement, security professionals and civilians. This blog post provides an overview of military combatives and how they differ from civilian self-protection systems such as the GMAU Krav Maga course.
Krav Maga is a martial art and self-defense system that was developed in Israel in the 1930s and 1940s. It has since spread worldwide as an effective fighting and self-defense methodology. Read on to learn more about the development, spread and continuing evolution of Krav Maga.
