Learn how to protect yourself today: this simple, no-nonsense approach to self-defence is perfect for anyone of any fitness level. This fully illustrated guide will teach simple defences against the most common street attacks that a victim of crime may encounter, from protection against ambush attacks, mugging and attacks from behind. Drawing on other martial arts, krav maga teaches street combat for instinctive and efficient protection in everyday situations. Increasingly popular as a self-defence method and fitness program, Krav Maga is the Israeli military's renowned method for fending off attackers. In Krav Maga Defence David Kahn presents the basic techniques of the method, which is based on the principles of doing minimal harm and enhancing our natural instincts for self-protection.

Author Biography

David Kahn learned Krav Maga, one of the world's most popular self-defence strategies, as a Special Operative in the Israeli Army and his expertise has made him one of the most internationally respected trainers of the system. He has trained Special Forces soldiers, the Royal Marines and police officer and is the Israeli Krav Maga Association's Chief Instructor in the USA. David is the author of Krav Maga and is the presenter of the Mastering Krav Maga DVD series.