Krav Maga Self Defense Westchester NY
Krav Maga Self Defense in Westchester NY
Is Krav Maga for you? Don't be fooled - Krav Maga is definitely a martial art. So you should look closely at the character of the instructors to be certain it is in keeping with martial arts training. Do you want to wear street clothes and use realistic looking weapons? Krav Maga is similar to Karate in that it is for the victim. But as the founder said, "reach proficiency so you don't have to take lives..."
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Krav Maga Self Defense Training
Martial arts are ordinarily perceived within the context of an Asian mystique. They focus on discipline and philosophy, building positive human character and contributing to a better community. The question is whether Krav Maga, the official self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, also fits the definition of a martial art, as opposed to a mere self defense system.
To answer this question, we first need to be cognizant of the differences between a full martial art and a mere self defense system. Self defense is nothing more than a series of physical movements used to protect oneself from harm. Martial arts, on the other hand, include a sense of discipline to guide the practitioner to become a better human being.
Krav Maga - Self Defense
Imi Lichtenfeld
Founder of Krav Maga
In order to answer this question, one need look no further than the fundamentals of Krav Maga as described by its founder, Imi Lichtenfeld: “don't get hurt, be humble, and conduct yourself properly (with dignity) - reach proficiency so you won't have to take lives.” Further, not only did the Krav Maga founder use these methods to defend people from Nazi assaults in Eastern Europe and Arab-Israeli wars, but he generalized the techniques and included them in the education system for Israeli children. Clearly Krav Maga well fits the martial arts model of improving human character and contributing positively to the community.
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Years in Martial Arts
2003-
Years in Westchester: Adults
2004-
Years in Westchester: Kids
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