6 Tips for an Effective Straight Punch
When you see a trained fighter throw punches they seem to flow with ease. Punching, as many of us learn, is not as easy some make it look. One reason is that it is not a natural movement. If you
What is a Krav Maga Combat Class?
Here in Toronto, we have the benefit of Combat Classes with a very skilled and experienced fighter Jean-Paul Jauffret (and sometimes other experts such as Tom Oliati travel here to Toronto) These are specialized classes, distinct from the other self-defense
Get a Leg Up! An Introduction to Leg Strikes
Silhouette of a man performing a roundhouse kick.
Developing Combinations One Strike at a Time.
When you see a high-level instructor Krav Maga instructor like Megan Berkman, Jean-Paul Jauffret or Tom Oliati perform a striking combination you might say… What just happened!? Then, when you try to emulate the combination it doesn’t quite look the
Reading Strikes in a “Blink”.
Thin slicing. “the ability of our unconscious to find patterns in situations and behaviour based on very narrow slices of experience.” Malcolm Gladwell Over the summer, during one of our classes, one of our pre-teen students looked at me, eyes
Fight Hard to Protect Yourself!
Megan Berkman of Kravolution striking to defend herself.
Striking Principles: Striking Vulnerable Parts of the Body
There are many factors to consider when striking to protect yourself or others. One of these is striking vulnerable parts of the assailant’s body. A concise definition of “vulnerable part of the body” is parts of the human body that
Basic 1 Upper Body Strikes: An Overview
One of the first things you learn in Krav Maga is how to protect ourselves using upper body strikes – punches, elbows etc… During training you learn effective body mechanics, how to strike at various directions, angles, and distances. The
Why is it Important to Vary and Develop Your Striking Combinations?
As self-defense practitioners we all have our favourite striking combinations. These are the ones we have frequently practiced and feel most confident performing. Some people feel very comfortable punching but are less adept at kicking. Others might want to rely
Defending Punches: An Introduction
Many assaults involve punches. Learning how to defend against such attacks comprises a significant part of our training. Punches pose a serious problem as they can come from various directions, angles, and heights. Here are some basic factors to consider when
