Some of the key focuses of techniques in Krav Maga are—as described above—effectiveness and instinctive response under stress.
To that end, Krav Maga is an eclectic system that has not sought to replace existing effective techniques, taking what is useful from available systems, for example:
Strikes – as per karate, and boxing,
Take-downs and throws – per judo, aikido and wrestling
Ground work – per judo and wrestling
Escapes from chokes and holds- per judo, aikido, wrestling
Empty-hand weapon defenses-per aikido
Some of the key focuses of techniques in Krav Maga are—as described above—effectiveness and instinctive response under stress. To that end, Krav Maga is an eclectic system that has not sought to replace existing effective techniques, taking what is useful from available systems, for example:
Strikes – as per karate, and boxing,
Take-downs and throws – per judo, aikido and wrestling
Ground work – per judo and wrestling
Escapes from chokes and holds- per judo, aikido, wrestling
Empty-hand weapon defenses-per aikido
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