UTVi News Desk

MUMBAI: In the times, when there may or may not be any security, self defense is the best defense and UTVi turns it attention to Krav Maga, which is an Isreali self defense.

Krav Maga, when translated literally means contact and combat. Martial arts has been around since quite sometime but what makes Krav Maga different, is that it has no difficult moves and works on your reflexes. It came to India in 2004 but it was only after the terror strikes that the art/sport got the attention.

Ajit Verma, Instructor said: “Especially after the unfortunate incident, there is a huge increase in number of people who want to join. But unfortunately, we had to wait for an event like this as a wake up.”

There are no hard-and-fast rules, and no distinction in training for men and women. It helps you to control your panic, pacify the attacker and then causing maximum damage and saving yourself. Special sessions to combat the firing or grenedes attack are also taught.

Paul, student said: “I want to be prepared for the worst. These days, snatching, robbery, sexual harassment of your wives, sister, daughter is quite common. I want to be prepared for that moment and not feel helpless.”

Mandar Mohitre, student said: “Krav maga is easy to learn self defense techniques and we are living in the times, where this can be a handy tool for any civilian.”

The guiding principles of Krav Maga techniques are:

• Not to get hurt
• Exploit the natural reflexes of your body
• Quick transition from defensive to offensive techniques
• Exploit all vulnerable points on the body
• Use any available objects as aids

Krav maga also helps in staying fit and building confidence.

It is a fast paced, high energy workout designed to tone, build, sculpt, and strengthen your body. Krav-Maga Cardio involves a full body workout from head to toe, incorporating the Krav-Maga style kicks and punches to build strength, shape and condition your body. One hour of Krav maga cardio can help you lose 800 calories.

So, if you want to be fit and fight back, Krav Maga is your calling!

Source: UTVi.com