Is krav maga effective?

Question

Is krav maga effective?

Answer 1

yes. its nothing revolutionary, but its power lies in its simplicity. its not meant to awe, its meant to train people with a practical means of defense in a relatively short amount of time, like any cqc does.  i like it very much.

Answer 2

for what? they dont have a competitive sport per say, but it could be integrated into mma or most others. but as a street self defense absolutely. it is designed for extreme self defense situations in which your faced with overwhelming odds. It doesnt teach you to kick every man butt

but does make you a survival machine. you learn how to defend from surprise attacks, knifes, guns, multiple opponants, mobs, and environments. but for sport i dont think its the best but its still good. i hope ive helped.

Answer 3

It's OK. I took it for a few months and it seemed pretty solid. It's very simple, you kick them in the balls and run... that's about it. It didn't really teach me anything I hadn't gathered from other martial arts. It's not good enough for me to waste my time on learning it, but it's good enough for me to consider it a martial art. Yes, it is a martial art. A martial art is a fighting style befitting of a warrior.

Answer 4

yes!!!!

i have trained in more than 14 different martial arts (and earned my black belts)

i started krav maga at 13... looking for real self defense...  which works!

so i became a certified krav maga instructor.

and let me tell you, i believe with ALL my heart that krav maga works. hands down its the self defense i choose. its not considered a martial art. because there IS NO ART. its pure self defense.

so yes, it works.

Krav Maga is the official system of self defense employed by the Israeli Defens Forces, Israeli Anti-terrorist Units, and various branches of the Israeli Security Forces. It is also the preferred system for U.S. Military and Law Enforcement personnel.

Krav Maga emerged in an environment where extreme violence was common. It has had ample opportunity to be tested and improved under real life conditions, proving itself to be an ideal and realistic means of defending oneself in the face of life threatening danger. No defense tactics program in the world is more battle tested than Krav Maga.



KRAV MAGA IS NOT JUST ANOTHER TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ART!!

Krav Maga is not a traditional martial art. No katas. No rituals. No nonsense. Based on simple principles and instinctive movements, this reality-based system is designed to teach real self defense in the shortest possible time. Learn to defend against common chokes, grabs, and bearhugs, as well as weapons such as guns, knives, and sticks. Just as important, we teach people to function during the stress and shock of a sudden, violent encounter. Tested on the battlefield and in the streets, Krav Maga's practical approach to self defense will make you safer and more secure.

Answer 5

Krav maga can be better for self defense than many martial arts in the world but there are many other "systems" that are REALITY based and do just as well. The problem with krav maga is the opposite of what people say here. It only does self defense and everyone seems to think this makes it more effective. Wrong.  After 4 or 5 years what else is it worth? If you want to defend yourself by all means take krav maga but if want to train your whole life you need a system with much more depth.  

Is it effective? Yes.

Is it the preferred style of the US military and law enforcement? NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

Yes absolutely...

The main advantages of practicing this self defense system are:

- you become more trustful in your own forces.

  If needed, you'll be able to efficiently defend yourself and your neighbours.

- you create and maintain a good fitness.

  These techniques put in motion each musche and each joit of your body!

- you reduce the daily stress, by involving yourself in a phisical activity

  which detach you from other problems.

Answer 7

Yes it is. The most effective around. It's a form of martial art that ideally concentrates on doing whatever it takes to survive. How much clearer does it get than that.

Answer 8

Yes !

It does what  its supposed to do if you use it correctly as its main purpose is to survive by any means ,even running away.

Best wishes :)***