The Best of Krav Maga (Yellow-Black Belts) by David Kahn

Mastering the Best of Krav Maga: Real-World Self-Defense

Discover the authentic, battle-tested Krav Maga from the world's longest-standing and original Israeli Krav Maga Association (GIDON SYSTEM). This comprehensive Krav Maga course delivers practical self-defense strategies and tactics proven effective in real-world situations.

Developed and presented by David Kahn, Chief Instructor for IKMA US and award-winning author of seven Krav Maga books, this 22-hour course focuses on instinctive techniques easily learned and retained. Regardless of your size, strength, gender, or physical abilities, you can master core strategies to overcome the majority of street threats.

David Kahn's expertise stems from extensive training with Israeli Grandmaster Haim Gidon and over 250 law enforcement agencies and all five branches of the U.S. military, including:

• US Navy SEALs
• Army Green Berets
• Air Force Special Operations
• Marine Corps Special Operations Command
• Royal Marines
• FBI
• US Secret Service
• US Marshal Fugitive Task Force
• DEA
• ATF
• DOD Police
• NYPD
• NJSP
• Philadelphia PDT

This Krav Maga video course draws from the yellow through blackbelt levels of the Israeli Krav Maga Association, supported by written excerpts and training drills from David Kahn's acclaimed books.

What you'll learn in this Best of Krav Maga Course:

• Krav Maga Mindset & Core Principles: Develop the mental fortitude essential for effective self-defense.
• Essential Movements, Stances & Positions: Master foundational techniques for stability and readiness.
• Upperbody Combatives: Learn highly effective techniques for defending against strikes and attacks.
• Lowerbody Combatives: Develop powerful kicks, knees, and other lowerbody techniques.
• Takedowns & Throw Combatives: Gain the ability to control and neutralize attackers through takedowns and throws.
• Combative Combinations & Retzev (Continuous Combat Motion): Execute fluid, dynamic sequences for maximum impact.
• Defending Upperbody Attacks: Learn to effectively defend against punches, elbows, and other strikes.
• Defending Lowerbody Attacks: Develop techniques to counter kicks, knees, and other lowerbody attacks.
• Choke Defenses: Master techniques to escape various types of chokeholds.
• Grab & Clinch Defenses: Learn to break free from grabs and control in close quarters.
• Bearhug Defenses: Develop strategies to escape bearhugs and regain control.
• Takedown Defenses: Learn to prevent and defend against takedown attempts.
• Ground Survival: Master techniques for defending yourself on the ground.
• Multiple Attacker Strategies & Defenses: Learn to handle situations involving multiple assailants.
• Impact Weapon Defenses: Develop techniques to defend against attacks using weapons like bats and knives.
• Edged Weapon Defenses: Learn to defend against complex attacks involving knives, including grabs and combined combatives.
• Firearm Defenses: Understand and defend against firearm threats, including complex scenarios like grabs and professional distancing.

David Kahn received advanced blackbelt teaching certifications directly from Israeli Grandmaster Haim Gidon in Israel. He is a highly respected figure in the Krav Maga community, with six best-selling and award-winning Krav Maga books published by Macmillan Press and YMAA Publications. He also developed a national Krav Maga school affiliate program and provides specialized event de-escalation and football tactics training for the NFL.

David Kahn's expertise has been featured in major media outlets including Men’s Fitness, GQ, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, The New Yorker, Penthouse, Fitness, Marine Corps News, Armed Forces Network, Special Operations Report, Militarycom, CBS News, Fox News, Discovery Channel, Combat Camera, Police Magazine, PBS, and BBC. He also produced the popular Mastering Krav Maga DVD series and online program.