Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 250 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques
Product ID: 105712840
From "one of the best [Krav Maga] instructors in the world . . . this book gives you access to his experience and knowledge." (Amir Perets, Krav Maga 4th degree black belt, former hand-to-hand combat instructor for elite units in the Israeli Defense Force) Learn the ultimate form of self defense with the top-selling guide to Krav Maga in an updated and expanded edition from Darren Levine. All the defense moves in Complete Krav Maga —from beginner Yellow Belt to advanced Black Belt—are described in depth and illustrated with step-by-step photos: • BEGINNER: Punches, kicks, knee strikes and defense movements • INTERMEDIATE: Counterattacks against knives, guns and sticks • ADVANCED: Advanced strikes and ground fighting techniques Based on the principle that it is best to move from defense to attack as quickly as possible, Complete Krav Maga teaches fast-escape maneuvers combined with powerful counterattacks. Whether you are big or small, male or female, young or old, you can use Krav Maga to protect yourself by exploiting an assailant's vulnerabilities. "Darren Levine has my unqualified support and gratitude for his contributions to Krav Maga." —Imi Lichtenfeld, founder of Krav Maga Review: Very helpful - Helps me in preparing for future belts. Review: A fantastic reference book! - This is a fantastic resource for Krav Maga students. I started studying Krav Maga and Kali about 4 months ago and I purchased this to help me review the Krav Maga techniques I learned in class. It's a phenomenal book; it's very well organized and the pictures, although black and white, are clear and capture the right "moment" when demonstrating a technique. (Having also studied Karate, Aikido, and Judo, I've read a bunch of other books of this type and it always annoys me when the pictures fail to capture the essence of a technique, but luckily that's not the case here). The techniques in the book are organized according to belt or level - I'm probably too new to appreciate it - but I'm sure this would be very helpful to others. The writing is exceptionally clear and to the point. There is a brief introduction but otherwise this gets right into the content. Overall, I think this will be a great resource for me, a worthwhile addition to my library, and I am totally happy with my purchase. I completely recommend this book to you and I hope you find this review helpful. Good luck training!
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H**.
Very helpful
Helps me in preparing for future belts.
D**C
A fantastic reference book!
This is a fantastic resource for Krav Maga students. I started studying Krav Maga and Kali about 4 months ago and I purchased this to help me review the Krav Maga techniques I learned in class. It's a phenomenal book; it's very well organized and the pictures, although black and white, are clear and capture the right "moment" when demonstrating a technique. (Having also studied Karate, Aikido, and Judo, I've read a bunch of other books of this type and it always annoys me when the pictures fail to capture the essence of a technique, but luckily that's not the case here). The techniques in the book are organized according to belt or level - I'm probably too new to appreciate it - but I'm sure this would be very helpful to others. The writing is exceptionally clear and to the point. There is a brief introduction but otherwise this gets right into the content. Overall, I think this will be a great resource for me, a worthwhile addition to my library, and I am totally happy with my purchase. I completely recommend this book to you and I hope you find this review helpful. Good luck training!
C**N
Good book for self defense
On reality based defense and especially disarming weapons to protect yourself and loved ones and friends and the innocent and good groundfighting moves and stand up situations like wrist grabs bear hugs and hair pulls and etc and the pictures are black and white but good detail I recommend this book if you can't afford martial arts in general
Z**A
Really Good Technique Book
First of all, let me say that this is a five star book. The reason this review gives it four stars is because the second edition did not add much new content from the first, and it all contained in another of Levine's books, which is titled something along the lines of 'Black Belt Krav Maga Techniques'. Regardless, this is an amazing reference book for Krav Maga. The photos capture the essence of each technique, and the written descriptions are clear, concise, and informative. The book is organized by belt level, then further divided by situation, so navigating to where you want to get to is easy. The index is also appreciated, since this book really does contain a lot of techniques(250+). Obviously, you will get more out of this is you have a professional teacher, but this is a great book for someone interested, getting started, or is experienced in Krav Maga.
E**E
Very thorough book, and I especially like the spiral binding
Very thorough book, clear and well-written. The spiral binding makes it easy to lay flat when open.
T**S
A solid purchase
The book is as described. Informative, techniques clearly explained, and pictures are clear.
A**R
) and I am really happy I had it
Kickin ass and taking names! Okay, so confession time, I've wanted to do Krav Maga for a long time but was a little too intimidated to go into a class without any prior knowledge. I got this as a little pre-birthday gift (because for my birthday I was finally going to get myself Krav Maga classes! Eep!) and I am really happy I had it. I'm a bit of a studier. I like to know about things before they happen; I like to do research. And this was really cool research! The pictures really helped and the descriptions were accessible and fun. I wasn't lost at any point. It was a total coup. A great guide and a great read. I learned so much and feel ready for class number 1!
S**M
Good but not great.
Too many techniques. Spinning back kicks, high round kicks. Fancy gun and knife disarms. Arm bars and submission holds. Techniques people wouldn't be able to do under stress.
V**A
bom produto.
bom produto.
B**I
Useful
Useful
D**A
Better than that of my Expectations👌🏆
This Book if far Better than that of my expectations regarding the Textual Contents as well as the Photographs. Thanks to all the Stockholders of the Value-Chain. - A Proud Amazon Customer
P**T
Great book!
Like an encyclopedia of every possible move. Offence, defence, throws and ground work. It's all there. Good photos, great reference.
M**N
Worth a read
Good comprehensive guide
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