Anyone have recommendations for knuckle gloves? Not boxing gloves, I just want gloves/wraps to protect my knuckles in class so I don't scrape them so much. Especially now that it's winter and the cold air dries out my skin so that my hands get very chapped, and punching things is just going to aggravate scrapes and cuts. Thanks!

At 40+ years old, am I too old to start Krav Maga? I've never done any martial arts. I do yoga and some light working out but that's it. I'd like to do a martial art..

I've been doing Krav for 6 months now, found P1 fairly easy to achieve, and am starting to prepare for P2 test in March. We have 3 sessions per week, and I do one more of weightlifting, which I've been doing for 11 years prior. So I'm pretty fit and strong as I am, fitter than the vast majority of the class.

As I progress I realise how little I know about martial arts. So I'm wondering what I can do outside the class to learn more. I already watch a ton of fights, mostly MMA, and street fights to learn how these usually unfold. I walk quite a lot and have a healthy high-protein diet. In the class, I only attend mixed level classes because I find that P0-P2 classes are a bit too slow for me, I progress much better when we have later P's and early G's in the class.

I'm currently thinking of signing up to Muay Thai once a week which is 5 minute walk from my home and is not expensive but I'm worried they won't take me seriously if I only go once week.

I tried shadowboxing at home but feel a bit stiff and slow doing it. The main thing I want to improve is striking, to become more confident with both kicks and punches but don't want to learn bad practices that would be hard to unlearn.

Are there any books or guides that could help me practice better at home? Sorry if the message is a bit all over the place.

I have testing for my next belt in a week, so I have been putting my all into training these past weeks, including a 30ish minute run every night. This is mostly due to my center testing on the skills for said belt, and fitness level. But the past few days I’ve been so sore while running I can only complete about half. Any tips on whats happening or how to recover quicker from the runs?

I just started Krav Maga the other day and I want to know if the teaching styles are the same everywhere. They gave somewhat brief examples of each new technique, and only gave a little bit of feedback when we were actually practicing them with each other. I know that Krav Maga is more marital than art and that it’s based on instinct more than anything else so maybe they just want us to be able to react quickly, but I’m wondering if other places go over proper form a little more? I feel like I was over extending my punches or something because the pain in my shoulder is similar to when I used to play softball and would occasionally slack on proper throwing form and feel it the next day. Different from typical muscle soreness. I’m going to go in early next time to ask for tips, but I was wondering if this isn’t a great sign for this place or if it’s normal?

Second, how do y’all push through ptsd being triggered? Or at least process it after? I got pretty mentally foggy by the end of class and reallyyy tough emotions hit me on the drive home so that wasn’t great. Also, I know I shouldn’t be embarrassed to ask for accommodations for more triggering moves, but I am. People being behind me triggers me most, but especially men. My thing is that at the end of class, everyone scrambles to practice with random partners and I don’t want to inconvenience everyone by asking that I only be paired with women when there are “attacks” from the back :/

I'm a beginner, and while I'm picking it up pretty easily, I get gassed out a lot, due to my ptsd and having trouble being touched. However, I'm so proud and excited from tonight's class. For the first time, I got pad burn. While it definitely hurts, it's a testament to how hard I'm working.

Any advice on how to soothe it would be appreciated!

Edit: The pad burn is on my elbows, and it's from ground work on the floor pads.

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I'm looking for some stuff to read and learn about. I'm not talking about technique but more about mindset/principles etc. Also good de-escalation techniques. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

I’m looking for a Krav instructor in Center City Philadelphia to do private lessons for myself and my family, preferably at our home rather than at a school.

There is one school in town (Commando Krav Maga) but they have not been responsive, and what I really want is a private instructor not a school.

Any leads would be greatly appreciated!

I am looking for reviews, I like this class because the instructor seems friendly and professional and they offer one on one classes near me, does anyone know more information about them? are they good? I couldn't find many reviews online

Example of what I see as a response to a one-shoulder grab =

Sweep your arm up to break the grab,

other hand palm-strikes to the jaw,

then grab the neck and

pull head/face down for a knee-strike

and hammerfist to the back of the neck.

Please tell me your ideas!

I have my first Krav test in a few hours and I'm so nervous! I'm not sure what to expect and I'm worried I'm going to forget everything I worked on. 😭

EDIT: I passed!!!! Thanks for the support everyone! I love how the Krav community is so kind and supportive. :)

I’m 16 and want to learn to fight. Kravmaga looks like the most practicle irl but the nearest (and only) center is like 2 hours away from my home.

Is it possible to learn it at home?

And if yes could you recommend me some resources please.

I don't often scrape my knuckles but I managed it last week and I have some scabs now. Strong chance we're going to be hitting stuff tonight (there's almost always some hitting stuff lol) what can I do to avoid knocking the scabs off? I train Tues and Thurs so my hands have had since Thursday to heal but they definitely are not healed lol.

Edit: Ended up, we didn't do hitting. We're in the runup to grading so we were practicing various techniques, none of which required actual punching, yay!

Hi all! I've been training krav maga for over 2 months at a Bukan affiliate center and I strongly need to work a lot on my flexibility and reflexes. And I came across with this question: what are some small daily habits that could make a change in the long term for my training and life?

Basically an atomic habit is an habit very small, but overtime and as the habit aggregates it becomes meaningful in the long term. I'm thinking like daily flexing, punching soft wood for hardening my fists, a daily mantra for mind toughness, that sort of things that maybe in a month you cannot tell a difference but after a year or two really make a difference.

Thank you!

Hey all, I wanna get a basic bag routine going to kinda get my foot in the door. No experience with combat sports but would be nice to start with good form mentality. Any recs on resources? Doesn't have to be Krav specific, I just see a lot of bag work on here so thought I'd ask.

I know, take a class is probably the best route but if I wait for the day I have time and money I'll be waiting for a while. I've got a bag and it be hanging. If anything I'll get a good workout in.

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 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.
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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?