Krav Maga?

[bikerbill2021]

A little while back I got myself involved with a cross fit gym for a short stint. Loved and devoted myself to it, but it was too expensive, so ended up going back to my regular gym. However, I noticed they were teaching a self defense class there for Krav Maga, and it always intrigued me.

So, anyone have any experience with it? I've been meaning to get some sort of self defense under my belt, plus it seems like it'd be fun to get involved with. However, I know that this does go along with the whole cross fit/zumba fad these days, so I want to make sure I'm getting myself involved in something thats worth the time.

Any thoughts?

[Court M3]

Developed for Isreali miliary, there used to be a girl on here named Kellie that has been to Isreal iirc and participated in classes. Raved about it.

[einhander]

Studied it for just over four years. Damn good workout, but you need to be in good shape before even starting.

Nothing better than getting your ass whipped by an instructor in the beginning, then finally beating him down the road.

[Ray Smoodiver]

Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts? No, ISIS agents use Krav Maga. We've got an ex-MOSSAD guy, come's in on Thursdays. Yeah, Tuesdays he does a really rigorous spin class.

[einhander]

You think her loins were stirring?

[bastianshaw]

krav maga is teh ghey find a bjj school

[einhander]

krav maga is teh ghey find a bjj school

Ground fighting...rolling around with another dude's face in your crotch...that's totally straight.

[Ether-D]

Dudes hugging on the ground. Tough.

[Shangsta]

It is one of the most bad ass fighting techniques imo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T610Sc1HONo

[13bpower]

Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts? No, ISIS agents use Krav Maga. We've got an ex-MOSSAD guy, come's in on Thursdays. Yeah, Tuesdays he does a really rigorous spin class.

Came here to post this.

Also, Dane Cook sucks.

[ParsedOut]

Krav Maga is a great workout and is by far the most effective form of hand to hand combat, it isn't "pretty" or a martial art, it's fucking brutal. I've only done a little but would love to dedicate more time to become proficient.

[ajhostetter]

A bjj guy calling another combat form/discipline gay.

[myinfernalbmw]

Dane Cook does suck.

[bikerbill2021]

lol dane cook fell off the face of the planet, what happened to that guy?

anyways back on topic, and suggestions on what to look for when finding an instructor/gym that offers it? is that shit stupid expensive like cross fit?

Krav Maga is a great workout and is by far the most effective form of hand to hand combat, it isn't "pretty" or a martial art, it's fucking brutal. I've only done a little but would love to dedicate more time to become proficient.

thats actually what I'm looking for, I'm not looking to become a master at something, just want to have some basic understanding and skills to protect myself

[Thizzelle]

A little while back I got myself involved with a cross fit gym for a short stint. Loved and devoted myself to it, but it was too expensive, so ended up going back to my regular gym. However, I noticed they were teaching a self defense class there for Krav Maga, and it always intrigued me.

So, anyone have any experience with it? I've been meaning to get some sort of self defense under my belt, plus it seems like it'd be fun to get involved with. However, I know that this does go along with the whole cross fit/zumba fad these days, so I want to make sure I'm getting myself involved in something thats worth the time.

Any thoughts?

how often do you need to self defend your self? I think these classes are cool if you're going to be a MMA fighter otherwise it's a waste of time. Just get bigger or learn to run fast.