Welcome to Kalamunda Krav Maga. Krav Maga is a Self-Defence and combat system that was developed by Imi Lichtenfeld, a world-renowned boxer, wrestler, and gymnast in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia, as a means of self-protection and community protection.
Self-defence should be taken as seriously as a life-or-death situation, Kalamunda Krav Maga has been developed to offer you the best chance of survival in extreme situations. Although we train very realistically, at the same time, we are also responsible for your safety.
Krav Maga is not a sport or a form of self-defence training. It’s a combat mindset system which emphasises quick decision-making, controlled aggression when needed, and utilising all available resources to protect yourself. While no self-defence method can ensure absolute safety in every situation, Krav Maga equips you with practical skills that greatly enhance your ability to navigate and survive real-life confrontations.
We need to change our mindset when it comes to the survival or protection of our family members.
Krav Maga teaches us to master our fears, respond to threats, and learn to survive! Krav Maga will change your mental and physical condition to be prepared for confrontation. Krav Maga teaches you tactics in the observation of aggression. It teaches you to recognise aggression and respond adequately to this aggressive behaviour.
We are here to provide the best self-defence training possible, and we are the best at what we do. Training is tough, training is exhausting, there are no shortcuts, and physical and psychological breakdowns do occur. All this is not to break you, but to build you. You will discover more strength than you thought possible.
Meaning of Krav Maga:
Krav Maga means “contact combat” in Hebrew is a simple, aggressive, easy-to-learn and easy-to-remember system of self-defence. Krav Maga training focuses on principles rather than techniques because no two attacks are ever the same. No two people are the same.
Principles of Krav Maga are:
Stop the threat: The first and most important step is to stop the immediate threat, such as a punch, kick, choke, or grab.
Counterattack: Counterattack quickly and aggressively to switch the paradigm to your attacker.
Disengage: Disengage when the threat is neutralised and it’s safe to do so.
Scan for the next threat: Stay aware of your surroundings for further attackers or escape routes.
Natural responses: Use natural reflexes and reactions, such as bringing your hands up to clear a choke.
Simplicity: Use simple techniques that are easy to learn and remember.
Utility: Use the same defence for as many attacks as possible.
Survival: Use any means available to protect yourself, including improvised weapons, striking to the groin, gouging, or biting.
Prevent violence: Avoid violence whenever possible by being aware and keeping your eyes and ears open.