Defend Yourself With Krav Maga Oklahoma

By Margaret Cook


You never plan on being alone in a dim or unlit parking lot late at night, but sometimes it happens. All the stories about people being attacked and mugged or worse might come into your head. Unfortunately, these are more than just stories. Assaults really do happen, but you do not have to just accept this fact. You can learn to defend yourself using Krav Maga Oklahoma classes and instructors.

Krav Maga is actually Hebrew, meaning 'contact combat' because that is essentially what it is at its core. It is a set of very practical self-defense moves that are meant to help you fend off aggressive attacks so that you can down your attacker and run for safety. The moves are simple and aggressive to help you survive threats and attacks.

This is easily one of the best self defense techniques that are available learn. It has been proven in the field over and over, and is very easy to learn. In fact, you can learn and practice various moves and techniques easily, mastering them in far less time than other martial arts. It is also a great workout, so you will likely build some muscle and lose weight in the process, which is a great added bonus.

This discipline is often taught to military and law enforcement personnel. In fact in Israel, where it was invented, it is taught to all military personnel as part of their basic training. Fortunately, you do not have to be a soldier or a cop to learn it. In fact, you don't need to have any formal martial arts training at all to learn. All fitness levels can join as well.

There is no need to be in shape or get in shape to take these classes. Just show up and be ready and willing to work. The instructors know how to break things down to make them easy for all proficiency levels, so you will pick things up quickly and easily.

There is a good chance that your instructor will at some point focus on the mindset you need for Krav Maga. Statistics have proven that the nerves and fear associated with being attacked make you around 50 percent less likely to remember the moves you learned. But if you get into the right mindset, you will recall things easier.

Most communities have one or more gyms or fitness clubs that will offer you Krav Maga classes. These are usually public and cost an additional fee, even if you already have a gym membership. Though group classes are great for meeting new people and learning together, you may prefer to have a private, one-on-one class. Ask your instructor if that is possible. Either way, you can sign up for one class or a series of classes multiple times per week.

Some gyms will offer you a free trial class to start. This means they waive the usual fee so you can try a class without any pressure and make sure it is right for you. If you decide you do like the class, you can then sign up for additional classes and be on your way to protecting yourself from potential harm.




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