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 When thinking of combat, we think about wars, soldiers and possible death. Terrorism and guns are other issues we relate to combat. What we don't think about is that the battlefield is closer than we realize. We are at risk, whether it's the local mall, the ATM we drive to, our neighborhood movie theater or the park. The threat we face may not be a soldier from another country, but rather a thug looking to take your money or even your life.
The reality is that violence is a major facet of everyday life. Every time we watch the evening news or read the local paper, we see headlines about shootings, stabbings and beatings. Although we may think "this won't happen to me," statistics show that you will encounter at least one confrontation in your life. You may be lucky and walk away unscathed, but what if your attacker pulls out a weapon?
In today's society, the only fair fights I ever see are in regulated tournaments. Even MMA tournaments, as brutal and realistic as they appear, have rules and regulations that govern the competitors' safety. However, streetfights have no rules. If you are getting beaten to death, there are no refs to stop the fight and no one to throw in the towel. Instead, you may be facing more than one attacker. In fact, it's quite common for someone to pull a knife or gun; weapons are easily accessible and are often used in street confrontations.
Anything can happen to you at any time. You are never truly safe, not even in your own home. Whether it's a vicious mugging, a deadly home invasion or a terrifying hostage situation, would you know how to survive? Because of this uncertainty, this unpredictability, the demand for reality-based fighting systems is exploding internationally.
People are realizing how crucial it is to have the knowledge and skills to defend themselves. Equally crucial is finding the right system and the right instructor who can teach you those skills. Just because you may be a black belt or have a high level of experience in some type of martial art doesn't necessarily street-proof you. I remember several years ago a friend, a highly skilled kickboxer and training partner, was confronted by four youths on the Skytrain in Vancouver, British Columbia. One-on-one, I'm sure he could've easily handled himself. Even two-on-one wouldn't have been too much of a problem, as my friend is a pretty tough guy.
Unfortunately, all four youths pulled out knives and my friend was stabbed three times in the back before he managed to escape. Luckily, he only ended up with a punctured lung and spent a few days in the hospital. It could've easily ended with a trip to the morgue.
I started to wonder what I would do if someone pulled a knife or gun on me. Then there was the question of multiple attackers. Bruce Lee made it look easy to take on 20 guys in the movies, but try that in real life. I wanted to find a hand-to-hand combat system that was truly practical, so I started experimenting with several different disciplines. My search finally ended in 2004. After coming across an article in the newspaper, I read about a system that combined efficiency, effectiveness and practicality. I decided to try it out and I haven't turned back since!
I've been a student of Commando Krav Maga for about two years and feel that I've gotten more out of this system than the last 22 years of training in various styles. The techniques are straight-forward, swift and deadly. Whether it's a knife attack, gun confrontation, multiple attackers or surprise attack, Commando Krav Maga prepares you for any situation.
Commando Krav Maga is the ultimate reality-based fighting system that can be learned fairly quickly. The techniques are simple yet extremely detailed. Taught by a former Israeli Special Forces Commando, all the arm-breaking and bone-crushing moves are deliberate and to the point. If you think this sounds brutal, just remember that your attacker is out to hurt you-even kill you. He is not concerned with your safety, so survival is the key.
| Defense Against a Straight Punch |
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| During a confrontation, Moni Aizik quickly creates distance and has his arms outstretched (1). As the attacker throws a straight punch, Moni deflects the arms downward while simultaneously throwing a forearm strike (2). Using the attacker's momentum, the forearm strike is directed to the assailant's nose (3). During the strike, Moni shuffles around the attacker (4) and ends up behind him ready to apply a choke (5). By using his hips as leverage, Moni applies a rear choke on the attacker while maintaining full control (6). |
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