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Back in the 1950's, a skilled martial artist called Imi Lichtenfeld was tasked to devise a 'no-nonsense' training program/system for the Israeli military and the Special forces to suitably prepare them for the battlefield. Imi developed 'Krav Maga' which translated simply meant 'Contact Combat', and the success of training in Krav Maga was clear through the achievements of those who had been involved in hand-to-hand combat and won.
Take a moment and think about how you could be attacked. By a punch? A kick? A grab? A choke? Fighting on the ground?
What if the attacker had a weapon? Maybe a stick? A knife? A baseball bat? A handgun or a machine gun?
Now complicate the situation. Think about your surroundings. Is the floor uneven? Is it night-time? Where is your escape route? Or maybe you don't know where you are?
What if there were multiple attackers? What if the attacker intended to rape you? How would you react and respond when under the effects of stress? These are the foundations of Krav Maga.
When Krav Maga went international, it became particularly popular in the USA. Our Senior Instructor began training in Los Angeles back in the late 1990's with some of the key Krav Maga Instructors in the country. Furthermore, many celebrities also adopted Krav Maga to build their personal fitness rather than 'just going to the gym', and Krav Maga is becoming more popular for helping in the production of realistic fight scenes in the movies or on TV.
All Krav Maga Leeds Instructors have either worked as or have been actively involved in the training of many frontline personnel such as doorstaff, bodyguards, police, military and prison staff. Instructors are also fully security checked and qualified to instruct such skills.
Today, Krav Maga Leeds offers practical and simple solutions to realistic threats. With an ongoing program that welcomes beginners at any time throughout the year and regular gradings and courses, now around the country, Krav Maga Leeds has been acknowledged through various awards, media publications and TV/radio coverage for its commitment to offering genuine training in self protection.
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Update: Senior Instructor Rob Cook has been awarded his Instructor Level 2 by the International Krav Maga Academy on 28/06/08 Realistic Defensive Training:
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Training Sessions:
Mondays 8.30pm - 9.45pm Esporta, Leeds Sundays 4.00pm - 5.15pm Leeds Met Headingley Campus Sports Centre £5 per class Multi-style Training Weekend - August 2008 Bodyguard Course June 2008 Spring Course Feb 2008 Information Senior Instructor Photo Gallery LATEST NEWS Summer Course 2006 Photos |
For more information e-mail: Info@KravMagaLeeds.com |
