The Goals in Krav Maga

In Krav Maga Philippines, the objectives are simple. Students are taught the need to avoid harm and deflect attacks through all permissible means. Preventing harm and resolving problematic scenarios as quickly as possible are regarded as two of the most important things in Krav Maga. There are many ways to achieve this, some of which may be pre-emptive measures, knowing the other fighter’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities and using them to foil the aggressor’s efforts.

Across the world, and in Manila, Philippines, people are taking notice of Krav Maga. Krav Maga has distinctive Hebrew elements. The word “Krav” generally translates to combat or battle, while “Maga” often means contact or touch. It is generally not considered as a competitive sport, and instead focuses on real life methods of self-defense and training in hand-to-hand combat situations. Considerable emphasis is placed on stopping threats as quickly as can be accomplished and emerging from combat as safely as possible. Lessons often involve teaching various techniques directed at sensitive parts of the body, such as the groin, eyes and neck. Training also includes making use of available objects in any given situation, and turning these utilities into weapons. The goal remains the same, in that trainees are exhorted to diffuse threats and prevent attacks using a wide variety of methods and means.

Krav Maga generally does not entail the use of uniforms or belts. However, there are some training centers that employ certain rankings systems. Furthermore, there are no recognized formal techniques in Krav Maga (known as katas in other systems of martial arts). The roughness and unexpected elements in an actual fight are what students are primarily trained for.