I’m thinking about getting a tattoo on my left shoulder. My Krav class meets twice a week. How long should I wait to resume classes after I get the tattoo?

what the title says, I'm in the market for one of those teletubbies "mugging" suits so people can go full force on force for self defense scenarios. As of now my women's only classes are conducted with a helmet and a good cup, when we do knife attacks the attackers hold back because of course they don't want to get hurt, or the defender is reluctant to really kick the face so the "acting" of being kicked in the face must be calibrated.

I'd like to step it up a notch.

Hey everyone,

I'm early 20s guy looking for a martial art / self defense class to feel less vulnerable in my city. I’m not into martial arts in the conventional sense so don’t want to dive into anything with serious risk of injury and don’t aspire to compete or anything. I am looking for something practical for feeling safer, good for fitness, and hopefully fun and engaging. It seems like Krav may be that but I have some questions.

1. Krav Maga vs. Other Martial Arts: Is Krav Maga the most practical choice for street safety, or are there other beginner-friendly martial arts that might be more effective?

2. Contact Level: Am I correct in thinking that martial arts like jiu-jitsu and boxing involve more contact and a higher risk of injury (like concussions), while Krav Maga focuses on more simulated contact without actual strikes? For obvious reasons-Im not looking to get involved in anything where im showing up to work the next day with injuries or feeling foggy-headed.

3. Learning Curve: I have no martial arts experience and I'm not particularly coordinated. How steep is the learning curve? Is it intimidating at first, or are classes generally beginner-friendly? Do instructors assume you know nothing? Would you recommend taking the time to read up / watch anything online on fundamentals before starting an in person course or not necessary?

4. Startup Costs / First class: Im looking at a gym with a pretty low information website. It seems like there aren’t many up front costs or requirements. Just wear regular workout clothes, bring water and then invest in gloves or a mouthguard later if I decide to take it more seriously down the line?

Thanks for any insights

Hello all!

First of all, I know nothing about Krav Maga, I do practice Muay Thai, but I'm not having as much fun as I had before.

Close to where I live there is a Krav Maga school associated with KMG - Which I believe it stands for Krav Maga Global.

1. I saw there are several KM associations, like KMG, KMW and etc... How legit is KMG when compare to others? and what is the point of so many associations? Are they very different?
2. Does Krav Maga schools/associations keep updating their curriculum? Is there a scientific approach like "...ok this is BS, remove this and let's change to that..." Or is the curriculum the same as what the founder did back in the days? ( which would be a deal break for me since times change, so it should self defence). Would you know specifically if KMG updates?
3. Is the Krav Maga striking legit? Like do you train jab, cross, teep, kicks in general using pads?
4. Is there any wrestling and ground work in KM? (I know KM is not wresting or BJJ, just interest to know if there are any techniques at all)

Thank you!

I was telling my teen about Krav Maga, which I learned about when I lived in Los Angeles. She's interested. But I can't find a gym near us. Any recommendations? I'd prefer not to have to drive into the District. TIA.

I signed up for my first Krav Maga class and am wondering if absolute beginners do a lot of partner work like sparring? And also if there is anything specific I should wear? (I’m female) after going to a beginner jiu jitsu class not even knowing what gi was I don’t want an awkward repeat. Thanks for any info for a first timer!!

I'm looking to get a Bob (MMA dummy), but not looking to pay $375. Where is a good place to find a used one for sale?

Hello everyone!
it's been three weeks since the webinar and unfortunately the recording wasn't good, It took some time, but Iv'e re-recorded the entire presentation for anyone who wasn't able to come.

you can find the recording here

if you've enjoyed the webinar and got some value, I will highly appreciate any donation to the Nova foundation - a non political NPO dedicated to help the survivors and families of victims of October 7th massacre.
feel free to read up what they do and how much they've helped us. you can find their page here

thank you so much for the time and attention! feel free to DM me if you have any questions or comment below

Am Israel Chai <3

I'm a 19 year old female, and I've recently finished a 10 week krav maga course. I've learned it strictly for self defense skills, as I'll be traveling Europe in a van by myself for a long period of time. I really wish to stay in shape, and be always ready to defend myself. Do you have any tips? What specific exercises should I do regularly?

My Krav Maga school is situated along a major arterial that gets a lot of foot, car, and public transportation, especially on sports game days. Several months ago I had external perforated window graphics installed on three 3'x5' windows; and, while they would normally last a long time, they were damaged and defaced and are now in need of replacement.

Figured this would be a great chance to both redo the entire design AND explore alternatives to the perforated graphics (as they cannot be installed on the inside of the windows).

Any chance some of you would be willing to share what your school's traffic-facing windows look like? What kind of outside signage do you have?

I can never really hit someone. If my brother and I get in a fight even if it is very heated I won’t hit his stomach or his face while he is just punching me. I try to grap him and trow him ( it works). I dreamed about fighting a street fight against two people and still I hit them open palm. IDK what to do.

Hello all,

I am not primary a Krav practitioner but I took classes when I was in Colombia for a bit and came across a gentleman named Daniel Guijarro who’s Facebook says he teaches kapap Krav Maga . I was wondering if anyone could give me any information on Daniel or kapap Krav in Spain as I may be going there for a trip at some point. Is it worth checking out? Is he a good instructor? Any info helps. Thanks

Facebook profile in question:

https://www.facebook.com/daniel.guijarroaldomar?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Due to a devastating sports injury in high school I can do day to day activities fine but I’m limited in the activities I can do. I can’t do squats or lunges at the gym, I can’t run more than a couple blocks and I can’t go on rough terrain for extended amounts of time. Is it worth it to still try and learn Krav Maga with this condition?

I just started trying martial arts and am looking at Titan Gym in Chicago. After looking online I've seen that the quality of Krav Maga varies wildly from dojo to dojo. Also after searching, the only results I really found were from people that had only trained at Titan Gym (they rated them highly at least).

Anyone have any insights? Is Titan Gym one of the good apples?

I wanted to try Krav for self defense.

https://supremetitan.com/ is their site.

They were super nice throughout the process of getting back in touch, and despite recognizing me let me back with the usual free week of class (Two Krav, one Kickboxing) as if I were new.

I’m going to be sure to make every effort to make it out to class whenever possible this time.

I absolutely freakin’ LOVE telling my students that they passed their exam. Case in point: today. Just promoted two of my students into Level 3.

Mind you, my exams are not easy. In fact, starting with this exam, all of my exams include an outside component, regardless of level. Meaning, part of the drills and application half of the exam will take place outside in the real world. Rain or shine, hot or cold, we have to see how this all plays out in the actual world around us (with safety in training kept in mind of course).

The two students taking today’s Level 2 exam did well enough to warrant telling them at the conclusion that they both passed. Both were elated, one moved to tears—I can empathize, as I also cried after passing a few of my student and instructor exams.

The responsibility of running an exam is huge and I don’t ever take it lightly. The personal satisfaction and joy I take from seeing students push themselves and each other to succeed is equally immense, and it’s one of many highlights of my job.

Congratulations to everyone passing their exams. Your teachers and peers are happy for you, regardless of what Krav Maga organization you belong to.

I am a professional musician and my number 1 priority it is to keep my hands in good shape without injury. Can I learn/practice Krav Maga without risking damaging my hands and fingers? For self defense.

Ughh wish me luck yall I'm nervous.

I have been looking into starting a martial art for multiple reasons, I need to get in better shape, stay in shape(since I have our first baby on the way) and have the ability to defend myself and my family, on the off chance I am in a situation where I need to and I don't have my gun. I have really gravitated towards Krav Maga, it seems to be the most useful in real world situations, utilizing aggressive or even lethal tactics to give you the best fighting chance, and supposedly combines a lot of great aspects from other martial arts.

It is really hard for me to find a place near me because I live in a small town, or to even find time to go. I found a course online that you can pay for that will take you all the way to a black belt, comes with the official ranking, official Israeli curriculum, plus additional workouts and lessons. Is this passable? Can I make this work and still have it be worth it as if I were training in person? I was planning on having a friend do it with me so we can help each other out and stay motivated. What might be some good tips to help me to this most effectively?

Hi. I'm currently training in Krav Maga 3 times a week, loving it and getting in great shape, as well as making new friends. I've also been ordering self-defense tools from the TRS FightFast website. These include my pepper spray, tactical pocket knife, and hard-knuckle tactical combat gloves. What are your guys thoughts on these tools should I ever need to use them in an unavoidable confrontation on the streets?

People in the martial arts community like to trash talk each other's disciplines. Some are more arrogant than others. I find it endlessly annoying. Anyway.

I trained in MMA back in 2009. I still remember a lot of it.

Stopped by a Krav gym a year or so ago. Participated in trial beginner class and sat in on intermediate.

What the students were taught was legit kickboxing, wrestling, and grappling. Albeit relatively basic (next to MMA), but legit nonetheless. Sparring looked good. I also very much like the emphasis on attacking your opponent's groin and eyes. Not enough of that in MMA.

There were some untested techniques, though as much resistance applied as realistically possible.

Krav is legit. You're not going to be competing in the cage with it. But for self defense it's more than good enough. People say it's bullshido. I'm not convinced.

Hello Brothers and Sisters.
I'f you've been active in this sub the last couple of weeks, You might've seen my AMA about KM as taught by the IDF.

following up the very lively and engaging conversations i've had with several of you, and with the blessing of the moderators Im thrilled to announce A free webinar about Krav Maga at its core.
This session is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the core principles that make Krav Maga a unique and effective combat system. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just curious about self-defense, I believe you’ll find valuable insights to take away.

the webinar will be hosted on google meet on the 25.09
you can find an invitation link to the event here.

*The session will be recorded so I can later upload it on here

Hope to see you there!

Hello guys does anyone know if i can order ikmf clothes online from a website or if ikmf has like an official website where i can order clothes please?

Hi guys, I'm doing this follow up post after the AMA I did last week
I thought I was going to receive a lot of questions about KM techniques or about the IDF. But I saw how many of you were concerned about the quality of the content you get from KM organizations, feeling it was watered down and straying away from the source.

So after talking with the mod of this awesome community I would like to host a free of charge online webinar about the underlying principles and logic behind Krav Maga, as it's taught and conceived in the IDF.
Sadly it dos'nt seem like i'd be able to do a live on here so I'm sharing this form in order for you to sign up and for me to find the best time to broadcast this webinar
so, if you're in it to win it, fill up the form so ill keep you updated :)