Krav Maga Tactical Survival: Personal Safety in Action. Proven Solutions for Real Life Situations

by Gershon Ben Keren, Miki Assulin (Foreword by)

Overview

Krav Maga Tactical Survival presents proven solutions to dangerous, real—life situations.

Krav Maga is the official self—defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been battle—tested by police, armed forces, private security personnel and security—minded individuals around the globe for 60 years. Krav Maga teaches you how to quickly size up a dangerous situation and neutralize your attackers before they gain the upper hand.

This martial arts book is full of examples of real—world life—threatening situations, and in each case the clear, step—by—step photographs and text illustrate an effective solution—showing you how to disrupt your attacker's strategy, disarm them, damage or destroy their ability to harm you, and disengage quickly so you can move to a more secure location.

Krav Maga Tactical Survival covers the following essential techniques:

• Upper Body Combatives (hammer—fist strikes, hook punches, head—butts, front kicks and more)
• De—escalation techniques
• Spoiling knife and firearm draws
• Neutralizing knife and firearm attacks
• Dealing with unarmed attacks (clothing grabs, chokes and bear hugs)
• Executing pick—ups and throws

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780804847650
Publisher:	Tuttle Publishing
Publication date:	02/21/2017
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Gershon Ben Keren is a 5th Degree Black Belt and Head of System for Krav Maga Yashir. He has been training in Krav Maga since 1994, in both Israel and Europe. In his over 25 years of experience, he has trained with many different trainers and associations, including some of the Israeli Defense ForcesÆ most elite Close Combat/Krav Maga instructors. In 2010, he was inducted into the Museum of Israeli Martial Arts by Dr. Dennis Hanover.

Having worked in the security sector, as an operative, trainer and consultant, his emphasis is on violence mitigation, prediction, and avoidance. His real world experience, coupled with his academic background (MasterÆs Degree in Psychology and continued Post—Graduate study in Criminology and Criminal Psychology), informs the reality—based self—defense training that he provides to individuals, corporations, and agencies. He lives in Boston, where he runs his full—time school, and corporate services, as well as free womenÆs self—defense/self—protection training, through Krav Maga Yashir Boston.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Introduction 7

Part I Striking

Upper-Body Combatives 9

Thumb Strikes to Eyes 11

Palm-Heels to Nose 12

Cradle-Strike to Throat 14

The Initial Strike as a Range/Distance Finder 15

Hammer-Fists 16

Hook Punches and Slicing/Circular Elbow Strikes 29

Defending Against Punches with a Punch 47

Other Attacking Tools 49

Biting 49

Head-Butts 51

Lower-Body Combatives 53

Front Kick with Glisha 53

Part II Armed and Unarmed Self-Defense Scenarios

De-escalation 56

How People Interpret the World When Angry 58

Engaging the "Reasoning Brain" 59

Warning Signs 60

Front Kick with Glisha from De-escalation Stance 61

Part III Armed Assaults

Spoiling Weapon Draws 65

Signs That Someone Is Carrying a Weapon 65

Spoiling the Draw at a Distance 67

Dealing with Weapon Draws Within Arm's Reach (Front Garry) 70

Spoiling the Draw of Knives and Blades 72

Spoiling the Draw of Firearms 75

Disengagement as Part of Spoiling the Draw 78

Gun and Knife Threats 80

Disengagement as a Strategy Against Weapon Threats 82

Short-Barreled Weapons-Pointed at Front of Head 85

Control of the Assailant as a Strategy Against Weapon Threats 89

Combative Approaches as a Strategy Against Weapon Threats 96

Rear Hostage/Abduction Knife Threats-with Arms Pinned 111

Rear Hostage/Abduction Knife Threats-with Wrist Held 112

Rear Hostage/Abduction Knife Threat-with Arm Held Behind Back 116

What to Do If You Are Being Abducted by an Unarmed Assailant 118

Gun to Back of Head When Pushed Against Wall/Car/Door 121

Gun Threat When Seated 125

Knife Attacks 131

Adjusting Your Stance When Dealing with a Knife Attack 131

Knife Shank to the Opposite Side 132

Blocks as Attacks 136

Knife Shank While Seated 140

Troubleshooting the Knife Shank 145

Ice-Pick Attack 147

Reverse Slash-Swaying 153

Armed Assaults-Conclusion 157

Part IV Unarmed Assaults

Clothing Grabs 159

Lapel Grab-Combative Approach 160

Lapel Grab-Thumb Lock 161

Double-Handed Lapel Grab 165

Lapel Grab-Wrist Lock 167

Rear Naked Choke-Applying and Defending Against 171

Rear Naked Choke Application 172

Rear Naked Choke Prevention 174

Rear Naked Choke Escape 178

Rear Tackle and Rear Bear Hugs 182

Rear Tackle 182

Rear Bear Hug-Turning Away 185

Rear Bear Hug-Arms Free 187

Rear Bear Hug-Arms Trapped 191

Universal Rear Bear Hug Solution-Arms Trapped and Arms Free 194

Rear Bear Hug with Lift-Arms Trapped and Arms Free 197

Unarmed Assaults-Conclusion 200

Part V Throws and Pick-Ups

Preemptive Throwing-Major Outer Reap 202

Two-Handed Pick-Up/Reap 205

Throws Against Armed Assailants 207

Sacrifice Throws 214

Conclusion 222

Dedication 223

Acknowledgments 223

Editorial Reviews

"…the book provides a superb companion to Krav Maga training by qualified teachers…Gershon Ben Keren uses everything from contemporary cognitive neuroscience principles to proven situational awareness concepts, to maximize the possibility that ninety percent of the time you can defend yourself by recognizing and keeping out of potentially violent situations." —Gregory K. Binus, M.D., Director of Psychotherapy Training, Boston UniversitySchool of Medicine/ Boston Medical Center Department of Psychiatry Residency Training Program

"Gershon's newest book is another reminder of his understanding of violent individuals. His heightened ability to detect, counter, and neutralize danger is the very reason that I read his publications, and seek his training. He is a true master of personal protection." —Jeffrey Maguire, Combat Veteran, Personal Protection Specialist, Private Detective, Owner of Maguire Protective Services

"A great book for those that want to learn clean technique." —Roy Elghanayan Head of System, "Roy Elghanayan Krav Maga" (REKM) Former Krav Maga Head Instructor of Israeli Special Forces Honored twice the IDF Chief of Staff Award

"This book is an excellent complement to any hands—on training program in Krav Maga and a great resource for any self—defense practitioner interested in learning more about Krav Maga's tactics for dealing with common violent threats in today's world." —Survivor's Edge Magazine

"Gershon Ben Keren takes a refreshingly pragmatic approach to personal safety, making this book an excellent choice for a variety of audiences. Throughout its chapters, a recurring theme reminds the reader that there is no one—size—fits—all approach to self—defense and challenges the reader to adapt to various scenarios by considering how to respond when things don't go according to plan." —Richard L. Barnard, Capt, USAF

"Krav Maga Tactical Survival is first—class in its genre…This comprehensive volume delivers knowledge on surviving many violent situations — from barroom brawls to parking lot beat—downs (and many others in—between). It represents a solid combatives manual and undoubtedly stands alone in a crowded genre." —Recoil OffGrid Magazine

"It is a must for every Prepper who hasn't been through Basic Training, and even some that have. The book is packed full of color pictures that walk you through every move step by step…Knowing how to handle different situations where your life could be in danger will give anyone's ego a boost and help them feel more self—confident." —The Sgt, American Preppers Online

"Not to be stereotyped or dismissed as a book for men with muscles, the stereotyped close protection officer or doorman. It is, as the title suggests, not about beating your predator or the gunman facing you, but surviving. The book is to be commended for the many color photos that show at each stage of an escape. My compliments to the author." —Professional Security Magazine Online

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