While all your buddies lift weights and try to one-up each other at the gym, try not to be too disdainful of them. They don’t know any different. They don’t know about Krav Maga. Oh, you don’t either? It’s time you learned.
What is Krav Maga?
Kave Maga in NYC is not for the meek or faint of heart. When you sign up for a Krav Maga class, you aren’t just signing up for another workout course. You’re signing up to get kicked, punched, and choked. If you think that sounds painful, it is…at first. But after a few lessons, you’ll be able to defend yourself and fight back, because that’s essentially what Krav Maga is—a defense course. It is not just any defense course, however—it is a system used by the military, law enforcement, and celebrities (think Pitt and Jolie). What, you thought Pitt got his body by lifting weights? Think again.
Krav Maga was first developed in the 1940s by Israeli armed forces to beat up the Nazis in street brawls. The goal of the art was to help civilians both defend themselves and counterattack. The founder of the system, Imi Lichtenfeld, thought that all practitioners must learn the fundamentals of fighting, such as how to properly kick, punch, elbow, head butt, etc. Ultimately, he wanted Israelis to be as aggressive as possible without getting hurt themselves. This goal translates to today’s courses.
All true Krav Maga Experts NYC focus on safety above all else. Yes, students are encouraged to fight as if fighting for their lives, but the system was designed to allow participants to get the training they need without actually getting hurt. So really, the art is not painful—just painful sounding.
Why Krav Maga?
Once you take your first course, you’ll be hooked. Krav Maga is CHALLENGING, as no two opponents fight the same. There is always something new to learn, and always a new challenge to overcome. When you take Krav Maga, you constantly put your body to the test and, at the same time, build muscles you didn’t know you had. Muscle-development aside, there are several reasons to learn this defense form. For one, it’s reality based.
You never know what life is going to throw your way. One minute you can be walking down the street and the next, an attacker can be upon you. Though you cannot control what dangers come your way, you can control how you respond to them. Krav Maga courses equip participants with the techniques they need to inflict maximum damage on real-life attackers and walk away unharmed. Instructors simulate real-life threats via stress drills designed to exhaust the body, orient the senses, and, of course, build muscle.
Another reason to take Krav Maga is because of the mental benefits. Once you’ve gained physical confidence, and once you stop fearing outside dangers, you can live your life in a way most people never can. You will be more confident, have a better understanding of your body and its capabilities, and be more tuned in to your instincts. These are all benefits that most other workouts don’t come with.
If you’re tired of your old way of working out, give Krav Maga a try. Once you do, you’ll never look at weight lifting the same again.
