This entry level class is designed for all new Krav Maga students. The goal of the class is to teach the basics of self defense and fighting. Students will learn Krav Maga’s fighting stance and movement, various punches, kicks from standing position as well as from on the ground, elbows and knees, and how to defend against punches, chokes, headlocks and wrist grabs. Students who train an average of two to three times per week should expect to complete the curriculum in four months before testing into KM Level 2.
(No Prerequisite is Required)
I. Stance
A. Neutral Stance
B. Fighting Stance
II. Movement
A. Forward, Back, Left, Right
B. Shadow Boxing
III. Punches
A. Straight Punch
B. Straight Punch – left/right combo
C. Palm Heel Strike
D. Eye Strike/Throat Strike
E. Straight Punch w/Advance
F. Straight Punch w/Retreat
G. Straight Punch Low
H. Hammer-fist Strikes (all directions)
I. Elbows (1-7)
IV. Kicks
A. Front Groin Kick
B. Front Kick – Vertical Target (Offensive)
C. Front Kick – Defensive
D. Round Kick
V. Knees
A. Straight
B. Diagonal/Round
C. Inward angled (Muay Thai)
VI. Punch/Kick Combos
VII. Punch Defenses
A. 360 Outside Defenses (all angles)
B. Inside Defenses
VIII. Choke Defenses
A. Front Choke (1 Hand Pluck)
B. Front Choke (2 Hand Pluck)
C. Back Choke
D. Side Choke
E. Front Choke w/Push
F. Back Choke w/Push
IX. Headlock Defenses
X. Groundwork
A. Back Fall Break
B. Getting Up
C. Movement (Back & Side)
D. Kicks
E. Stripping/Cleaning vs Foot Grab
XI. Soft Techniques – Wrist Release
