Krav Maga

IKMI regularly organizes Krav Maga Instructor Training Courses. These training programs consist of both a theoretical and a technical component.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IKMI KRAV MAGA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE

– Must be at least 18 years old.

– Must have completed the entire training path from Athlete Level I to Level V. A minimum of 4 years of regular practice with an IKMI Instructor and IKMI programs is required.

– Must have a clean criminal record, meaning no final criminal convictions, except in cases where rehabilitation has been granted.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IKMI KRAV MAGA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE – LEVEL I

– Must be at least 18 years old

– Must have been an IKMI Assistant Instructor for at least 1 year;

– Instructors from other organizations who can demonstrate at least two years of Krav Maga teaching experience, subject to passing an admission examination covering the techniques of the five Athlete Levels;

– Black belts from other martial arts disciplines, holding a valid diploma and current membership issued by their relevant federation, who have also completed at least one year of Krav Maga training with an IKMI Instructor who prepares them for the admission examination.

Furthermore, in order to explore the various subjects in greater depth (Knife – Baton – Kapap etc.) IKMI offers specialization courses reserved for its own instructors. These courses are naturally followed throughout the year by further advanced training in the form of specialized seminars, completing the initial training. Designed to train Krav-Maga instructors recognized by the International Krav Maga Institute, the INSTRUCTOR COURSE allows participants, upon successfully passing the final examination, to obtain the relevant IKMI diploma as well as a diploma issued by a Sports Promotion Body recognized by CONI.

Kapap

Kapap techniques, which for years remained secret and reserved exclusively for members of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), are conceived, developed and intended for survival.
Developed before Krav-Maga, although owing much of its later development to it, Kapap shares with Krav-Maga the principle that no one is entitled to inflict violence without facing a reaction, but differs from it in its fields of application.
While Krav-Maga responds immediately with strikes directed at vulnerable areas, initially intended to cause the pain necessary to facilitate the execution of the technique and subsequently to allow a safe withdrawal, Kapap techniques are intended to cause: knock-outs (K.O.), lacerations, fractures and irreversible injuries—reactions that would be considered excessive self-defense in ordinary street confrontations.
Kapap techniques, like those of Krav-Maga as we know them today, are the result of a continuous process of experimentation, adaptation and correction carried out in real situations and tested in the field.
There are two reasons to fight: for your Ego or for your Life. Kapap is designed to protect one’s survival. The IKMI Kapap course is intended to provide the knowledge required to protect personal safety through the development of offensive capabilities.
The Kapap course is intended for those who, due to their operational role, are required to work in hostile and high-risk environments and therefore need advanced training in hand-to-hand combat.
The course is structured to provide both offensive techniques and defensive tools, developed through the analysis and simulation of practical combat situations in circumstances where the use of firearms is not possible.
The Kapap course is designed to provide the knowledge required to develop and expand technical and psychological skills and preparation, enabling participants to respond appropriately to dangers, threats and attacks in hostile environments, complex circumstances and high-stress situations.

Ground Combat

The objective of the “Ground Defense” course is not to learn how to fight on the ground, but how to defend yourself when you find yourself in a vulnerable position on the ground.

While it is true that in Krav-Maga we cannot ignore ground-fighting techniques, it is equally true that the purpose of Krav-Maga is not to fight on the ground.

Krav-Maga is not a traditional combat sport, in the sense that there are no predetermined rules, no breaks between rounds, and no referees to stop the fight or protect an injured opponent.

An attack is by its very nature unexpected and without rules, and when, from the attacker’s point of view, the victim is at a physical or numerical disadvantage, it can lead to serious psychological or physical consequences.

We do not train for a sporting contest in which points must be scored, but for a confrontation in which one must fight to protect one’s own safety or that of a third person.

Naturally, it is better to avoid going to the ground because mobility would be reduced and it would be much more difficult to escape quickly if the attacker were armed or if accomplices became involved.

However, it would be inconceivable to ignore ground defense, since a fall can always occur during a street confrontation and an attacker may also attempt to take you to the ground.

In these situations, it is essential to know how to break free quickly, regain the initiative against the attacker and use effective defensive solutions.

Techniques found in sports such as Grappling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Judo are essential for defeating an opponent on the ground. However, they are not complete for self-defense purposes because they are limited by competition rules, which cannot permit techniques or actions that could endanger the safety of the participants.

In Krav-Maga, it is also necessary to know how to defend yourself on the ground against attackers armed with potentially harmful objects.

It is therefore important to know how to defend against this type of attack while keeping the main objective in mind: to break free quickly and get back on your feet as soon as possible, either to escape or to face the same attacker or an accomplice from a standing position.

In light of the above, it is essential to have a foundation in ground fighting. Not in order to achieve submissions through joint locks or chokes, which can certainly be highly effective when properly mastered, but above all to be able to break free quickly and get back on your feet as soon as possible.

Intervention Techniques in Confined Spaces – Bus, Train, Airplane…

The training course in self-defense techniques for confined spaces is divided into three specific areas, each building on the previous one:

– Psychological principles related to the management of threats and attacks;

–  Relevant legal regulations concerning the self-defense of oneself and third parties;

– Practical exercises covering basic techniques specifically designed for defense and control against threats and attacks in confined spaces.

The aim of the training is to provide the minimum yet essential skills required to intervene and act appropriately in confined spaces when facing dangers and threats, seeking, even before reacting physically, to manage the crisis in a proactive and assertive manner.

– The ability to prevent, avoid and manage, in a conscious manner and with adequate preparation, a dispute, threat or attack.

Objective – To defend ourselves or people who depend on us while protecting both our safety and theirs.-

– Call law enforcement as soon as possible. The use of self-defense is the last resort. Extrema ratio. Controlling a moment of anger can save us from a lifetime of pain.

There is no true self-defense mindset without

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. Col. Jeff Cooper.