Kapap Combat Concepts: Martial Arts of the Israeli Special Forces (Paperback)

~ Avi Nardia (Author), Albert Timen (Author)

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Product Description

The fundamental aspects of Kapap, the martial arts system developed and utilized by Israeli special forces, are detailed in this handy manual. The defensive tactics, hand-to-hand combat moves, and self-defense methods that compose Kapap are all detailed, with special sections covering striking, grappling, pressure points, and weapon defense. Instructions are also provided for incorporating basic Kapap training methods and techniques into preexisting workout routines.

About the Author

Avi Nardia spent 24 years of reserve service in the Israeli Defense Forces and earned the rank of major. He has taught martial arts to police agencies and military groups all over the world and operates the Avi Nardia Academy for martial arts. Albert Timen is a former member of the undercover counterintelligence unit within the Israel Defense Forces with 18 years of operational experience. He has trained numerous special units in close-quarters battle instruction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Black Belt Communications (March 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897501616
• ISBN-13: 978-0897501613
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #195,556 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take my word on this book!, April 20, 2008

By	John Ingallina (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In this world of reality based martial arts, everyone claims to be an expert. Not that everyone doesn't have something to contribute, but trust me when I say the Kapap training is ALL about reality. Not the reality of two people who agree to fight in a cage with rules, but the reality of surviving on the street against an adversary (or multiple attackers) who is attempting to take your life. I have had the true priviledge of training with world class competitors in the arts of jujitsu, judo and sambo. These instructors know how to coach their students because of their never ending knowledge of their sports. Avi Nardia and Albert Timen know their craft like no other for this simple reason - they used it daily and survived! Read this book and incorporate it's principles into any art your practicing. You'll thank these two as I have.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kapap Combat Concepts, April 18, 2008

By	Harold G. Robinson (Pensacola, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What I particularly found interesting with Avi Nardia and Albert Timen's Kapap training text is that it is reality based. During the 1950's and 1960's when the Strategic Air Command (SAC)combat instructors trained aircrew personnel who manned the big bombers like the B-36, B-52, and B-58, we trained these airmen in their flight suits and boots as well as in Judo Gis. As this was a close ground combat escape and evasion program, the reality was that defense was not going to occur in a matted dojo clad in a judo gi with perfectly shaped simulated weaponry. We also trained air policemen using the same logic. Instructors took some hard hits during this training era. Many suffered disabling injuries that carried into life outside the military after retirement. However, that's the nature of close combat training. But when you are young, patriotic and full of raging hormones, nothing can harm you, and you think you are indestructible. Therefore it is particularly important to heed the warnings that accompany this text book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the history behind Kapap as there isn't much published in text book form. If I were to pick out the most important information presented by these two exceptionally qualified hands-on instructors, it would be Chapter 4. Relative Positions. John Machado also added his talents to this one-of-a-kind text book on Kapap and the price is right for such invaluable insight into the world of Krav Panim El Panim or "Face to Face Combat". Although Kapap is relatively less familiar than many well known martial arts, the effects of this training can be lethal therefore again, caution strongly is advised. This long awaited text book merits two thumbs up.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great look @ KAPAP Concepts, May 28, 2008

By	B. Frank (Seminole, Florida United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Avi Nardia has tackled a hard job with his usual ease. Teaching self defense and close range combatives usually degenerates into specific techniques that usually don't fit the situations. Avi has broken CRC into conceptual nuggets: and with illustrations has found a way to teach, demonstrate and convey these ideas through the written word to others. The book might look a bit simplistic at first glance but its because it contains broad concepts of use to give one better tools in ones tool box of self defense and Close Range Combat. I teach CRC and martial arts and I think anyone buying this book will be pleasantly surprised and appreciative of what Avi has brought to the table.