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May 2014

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The Six Pillars of Krav Maga

  SIMULTANEOUS DEFENSE AND ATTACK Combine your defense and offense into one complete strategy.   FOCUS ON VULNERABLE SOFT TISSUE Counter-attack the vulnerable areas of your opponent's body including the groin, eyes, and throat.   RETZEV CONTINUOUS COMBAT MOTION Move fast, continuously, seamlessly and determinedly to overwhelm your attacker giving him no time...

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20 May
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Krav Maga’s Behavioral Code

Imi emphasized good citizenship and a strong sense of morality. The following pillars of Imi's system help summarize his teachings.   Good citizenship. Treat your fellow-citizens with respect and obey the law. Imi sought to instill "a sense of self worth." Train properly to avoid injury. Do not injure your...

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20 May
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Yigal Arbiv

Yigal Arbiv (5th dan) is one of Grandmaster Haim Gidon's senior instructors and has trained with Grandmaster Gidon for twenty-six years. After serving in an elite paratrooper unit as a weapons specialist, Yigal attended Wingate, Israel's national sports institute, an exclusive training academy for instructors...

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06 May
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David Kahn

David Kahn (IKMA U.S. Chief instructor and IKMA board member) received his advanced blackbelt teaching certifications from Grandmaster Haim Gidon. David trains regularly in Israel with Grandmaster Gidon and was elected to the board of the IKMA. As the Grandmaster's envoy, David is committed to...

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05 May
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Noam Gidon

Noam Gidon (5th dan) is one of Grandmaster Haim Gidon's top instructors and has trained with his father, Grandmaster Gidon, since childhood. After completing his military service, Noam attended Wingate, Israel's national sports institute, an exclusive training academy for instructors and coaches where Noam received...

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03 May
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Steve Moishe

Steve Moishe (5th dan) is one of Grandmaster Haim Gidon's top instructors and has trained under Grandmaster Gidon for more than two decades. Steve travels internationally to instruct on the behalf of the IKMA. He assists Grandmaster Gidon at the IKMA's main training facility in...

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02 May
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