Krav Maga Tactical Survival. Gershon Ben Keren

      

      Please note that the publisher and author of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

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      Copyright © 2017 Gershon Ben Keren

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      Contents

       Foreword

       Introduction

       PART I: Striking

       Upper-Body Combatives

       Thumb Strikes to Eyes

       Palm-Heels to Nose

       Cradle-Strike to Throat

       The Initial Strike as a Range/Distance Finder

       Hammer-Fists

       Hook Punches and Slicing/Circular Elbow Strikes

       Defending Against Punches with a Punch

       Other Attacking Tools

       Biting

       Head-Butts

       Lower-Body Combatives

       Front Kick with Glisha

       PART II: Armed and Unarmed Self-Defense Scenarios

       De-escalation

       How People Interpret the World When Angry

       Engaging the “Reasoning Brain”

       Warning Signs

       Front Kick with Glisha from De-escalation Stance

       PART III: Armed Assaults

       Spoiling Weapon Draws

       Signs That Someone Is Carrying a Weapon

       Spoiling the Draw at a Distance

       Dealing with Weapon Draws Within Arm’s Reach (Front Carry)

       Spoiling the Draw of Knives and Blades

       Spoiling the Draw of Firearms

       Disengagement as Part of Spoiling the Draw

       Gun and Knife Threats

       Disengagement as a Strategy Against Weapon Threats

       Short-Barreled Weapons—Pointed at Front of Head

       Control of the Assailant as a Strategy Against Weapon Threats

       Combative Approaches as a Strategy Against Weapon Threats

       Rear Hostage/Abduction Knife Threats—with Arms Pinned

       Rear Hostage/Abduction Knife Threats—with Wrist Held

       Rear Hostage/Abduction Knife Threat—with Arm Held Behind Back

       What to Do If You Are Being Abducted by an Unarmed Assailant

       Gun to Back of Head When Pushed Against Wall/Car/Door

       Gun Threat When Seated

       Knife Attacks

       Adjusting Your Stance When Dealing with a Knife Attack

       Knife Shank to the Opposite Side

       Blocks as Attacks

       Knife Shank While Seated

       Troubleshooting the Knife Shank

       Ice-Pick Attack

       Reverse Slash—Swaying

       Armed Assaults—Conclusion

       PART IV: Unarmed Assaults

       Clothing Grabs

       Lapel Grab—Combative Approach

       Lapel Grab—Thumb Lock

       Double-Handed Lapel Grab

       Lapel Grab—Wrist Lock

       Rear Naked Choke—Applying and Defending Against

       Rear Naked Choke Application

       Rear Naked Choke Prevention