Advanced Krav Maga: The Next Level of Fitness and Self-Defense [Paperback]

David Kahn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 16, 2008

GET IN THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE AND MASTER REAL FIGHTING TECHNIQUES WITH ADVANCED KRAV MAGA

Based on the principles of enhancing natural instincts and using appropriate force for self-protection, anyone can master the moves of krav maga – the international self-defense and fitness sensation designed by the Israel Defense Forces. This follow up to Krav Maga: An Essential Guide to the Renowned Method - for Fitness and Self-Defense, explores essential combative tactics including standing, clinch, and extensive groundwork from yellow, orange and green belt levels, to help you update and improve your skills. In this guide to advance techniques, David Kahn will teach you:

How krav maga saved Ernest Kovary, Imi Lichtenfeld’s oldest living student, the day WWII began
The mindset of effective self defense
Upper and lower body combatives and defenses
Powerful retzev workouts
New techniques for mastering escapes against chokes, grabs, and takedowns
Krav maga groundwork
Women's self-defense principles

Regardless of strength, size, age, or gender, you can learn advanced techniques for fending off any attacker – swiftly, powerfully, and simply. And the conditioning you will achieve by practicing these techniques will tone your muscles, improve your reflexes, and get you fighting fit.

From the American expert and Israeli Grandmaster Haim Gidon’s United States representative in the fitness and combat techniques of krav maga, this is the most up to date, authoritative, and advanced guide to real fighting techniques and rigorous conditioning.

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Krav maga saved my life the day World War II began.  This training allowed us to stand our ground and not to run.  I have practiced elements of krav maga for over eighty years to build my reflexes, confidence and stay in shape.”
- Ernest Kovary, childhood friend and krav maga student of creator Imi Lichtenfeld

“As a former Special Agent with both the United States Secret Service and the FBI, I have been through extensive training in hand to hand combat. I would highly recommend the art of krav maga to any law enforcement entity, security professional or individual civilian without hesitation.”
- Gregory S. Suhajda, former Special Agent United States Secret Service and FBI                

“David has brought an already top notch fighting system to another level, a level all law enforcement should be pursuing for the safety of its officers and the citizens.”
- John E. Ouellet, Special Agent, FBI

“I wholeheartedly recommend David Kahn’s books on krav maga to anyone who is serious about learning how to survive today’s unpredictable streets.”
- Sgt. Major N., Israel Defense Force Counter-Terror and Special Operations School.

About the Author

David Kahn is one of America’s leading experts in krav maga, and the only American to sit on the Israeli Krav Maga Association’s Board of Directors, krav maga creator Imi Lichtenfeld’s original organization.  As the IKMA’s United States Chief Instructor, David is committed to the proper expansion of the Israeli krav maga system in the United States and worldwide.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 2nd edition (September 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312361645
• ISBN-13: 978-0312361648
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Martial Arts

More About the Author

David Kahn is the United States Chief Instructor for the Israeli Krav Maga Association under Grandmaster Haim Gidon. He has trained all four branches of the U.S. military in addition to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies along with celebrities. David has been featured in Men's Fitness, GQ, Details, USA Today, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, New Yorker, Penthouse, Fitness, Marine Corps News, Armed Forces Network, and Military.com. He has authored three books: Krav Maga (2004), Advanced Krav Maga (2008), Krav Maga Weapon Defenses (2012). David produced and released the Mastering Krav Maga six part DVD set (2011). A graduate of Princeton University, he resides in Princeton, New Jersey.

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for ALL Advanced Martial Artists & Those Who Have Read The First Book, September 21, 2008

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Amit "Amit" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Advanced Krav Maga: The Next Level of Fitness and Self-Defense (Paperback)

Obviously I have read & enjoyed David Kahn's previous book & yes, I am biased based on that. I am biased because it is written in the same fashion as the previous one but at a much more advanced level, & that the learning curve is still NOT steep, but something that EVERYONE can learn & pick up very, very fast. His "No Rules" approach to those that may threaten your life is something that has helped me in quite a few situations, especially since I run a bar in New York City that can occasionally get rowdy. I have also learned how to restrain aggressive people in the most efficient & effective ways without doing any serious damage, but having the power and control to do so in a heartbeat if I felt my life was suddenly threatened. Being a former student of Praying Mantis Kung Fu & loving it, I feel that I have taken my martial arts training to the next level with David kahn's books. This book can definitely be used for fitness, but I find it's the most effective for those that may find themselves in dangerous situations. I also like that David has an approach in which you assume that your attacker may know what you know & how to always counter & use variations. If you are a martial artist or are seriously into MMA, this book is a must read.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, October 19, 2008

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Rich F "Rich F" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Advanced Krav Maga: The Next Level of Fitness and Self-Defense (Paperback)

I think that this is a great book written by an expert author. Having been a long time student of David, but moving to another part of the country, I felt reading the book brought me right back to his classroom. I highly recommend this book. The KM stories provide great background for the mindset of what it is to train as a Kravist.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars advanced krav maga kahn's 2nd book, December 28, 2008

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Albert M. Kapustar (oregon,ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Advanced Krav Maga: The Next Level of Fitness and Self-Defense (Paperback)

Basically this is not a bad book,it contains the more advanced fighting methods found in krav maga.It has more defenses against puncnes and kicks and goes into ground fighting which is now the rage in much greater detail then previously published krav magna books.It also has a section on self defense with techniques for womens situations in self defense.The reason for giving it only 3 stars is many self defense techniques are explained in word passages only instead of with pictures.When dealing with advanced techniques this isn"t sufficent as it too often leaves you guessing on what the author is saying. A picture is worth a thousand words is the old saying and this certainly proves true here.With addded pictures this book could have been a 5 star book