What is Krav Maga?

Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30pm
Thursdays at 7:00-8:00pm

The Krav Maga symbol consists of the Hebrew letters K and M surrounded by an open circle because the system is open to improvement by adding techniques, exercises, and training methods.

"Good things can continue to flow into the system and flawed exercises can flow out." -- Imi Lichtenfeld, the Grand Master of Krav Maga

History of Krav Maga

Krav Maga was developed by Czechoslovakian-born Imi Lichtenfeld, a champion heavyweight boxer, an expert in Ju-Jitsu and Judo as well as a dancer and trapeze acrobat. Imi's family was forced to emigrate, eventually landing in what was then Palestine and is now known as Israel.

Soon after the Israeli state was established in 1948, Imi was asked to develop a system of fighting and self-defense for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). Imi carefully refined Krav Maga during his career as chief instructor of hand to hand combat for the IDF. Beginning with special forces units like the Haganah, Palmack, and Palyam, Krav Maga became the official combatives training for all military personnel, Israeli police and security forces. Faced with the task of preparing both fit and out-of-shape soldiers, Imi developed a comprehensive system that relied on simple, instinctive moves rather than rigid techniques requiring years of training.Darin Levine has now continued this philosophy with the Krav Maga center in Los Angeles. In a continued effort to let people experience Krav Maga, Darin and his team of highly skilled instructors has allowed certified licensed schools to teach this system all over the world. America's Best Chatsworth Karate is one of those locations. Our instructors are trained and certified through the Los Angeles Center.

Self Defense

Krav Maga is the official hand-to-hand combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces. It's also the preferred system for U.S. Military and law enforcement personnel.Krav Maga is not a traditional martial art. No katas. No rituals. No nonsense. Based on simple principles and instinctive movements, this reality-based system is designed to teach real self defense in the shortest possible time. Learn to defend against common chokes, grabs, and bearhugs, as well as weapons such as guns, knives, and sticks. Just as important, we teach people to function during the stress and shock of a sudden, violent encounter.

Tested on the battlefield and in the streets, Krav Maga's practical approach to self defense will make you safer and more secure.

Benefits

The benefits of Krav Maga training: The Krav Maga system will give you the ability to protect yourself and your family, Krav Maga students learn effective self-defense techniques, battle tested by military and law enforcement personal. Krav Maga saves time, students of Krav Maga will reach a high level of proficiency quickly, learning usable to techniques after only a few weeks. You will raise your self-esteem and mental awareness. You will have an enjoyable time with a strong workout. Krav Maga’s emphasis on realist training methods and drills creates a great workout.