Toronto Krav Maga Academy, formerly IKMF Toronto, is an official member of Kravolution and home of the best self-defence system in the Greater Toronto Area, dedicated to offering you practical self-defense training.
During our Krav Maga classes, we spend a lot of attention to detail. These details involve the body mechanics of striking, deflecting, blocking, releasing holds and much more. All of this, however, is in the context of some of the
We prefer not to engage with an assailant. Avoidance is the best self-defence. There are situations, however, when you must physically protect yourself. To protect yourself you need to strike effectively. Strikes can be used to create distance, to distract
When you are confronted with someone threatening you with a knife there is a vital choice before you. Do you cooperate or do you fight? There are innumerable variables at play and every situation is unique. Generally speaking, avoidance is
Surviving assaults with sharp objects comprise a regular part of our training. Such objects, after all, are readily available. Some examples. Knives Utility knives Broken bottles Screwdrivers An armed attacker is obviously extremely dangerous. A stab or cut can disable
“Hands Up” – 80s music duo Ottawan Possibly the most frequently used phrase in Krav Maga classes is “hands up”. Sometimes, I am sure, it sounds like nagging. (It can sound a lot like “elbows off the table!”) There are
Many assaults happen in small spaces and/or with the assailant getting very close to you. After all, unless he has a gun or is wielding a long weapon (e.g. baseball bat) he needs to be close to control, strike, steal,
What to Expect, What to Bring It is natural to be a little nervous(and excited) before your first Krav Maga class as it can be with other first experiences(e.g. I was nervous before my first hot yoga class). Here are
When people inquire about our self-defence classes they often ask “what does a class look like?” By way of a general answer, we describe classes(e.g. 1 hour) as divided into three parts. 1. Warm up To warm up your muscles
In Niagara Falls, in June 2016, a man grabbed a woman from behind in a bear hug and tried to pull her into his van. She stomped on his foot, he let go, and she escaped. He was arrested later
Some people like to improve their Krav Maga skills outside of the studio. Often we have to do this alone as it can be difficult to persuade friends or family to practice with us. There are, however, many things you
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