People around the world are taking interest in Krav Maga. Training centers are established across the globe, even in Manila, Philippines. The objectives in Krav Maga are simple. Those in training are taught the need to avoid harm and deflect attacks through all permissible means. Preventing harm and resolving problematic scenarios as quickly as possible are regarded as two of the most important things in Krav Maga. There are many ways to achieve this, some of which may be pre-emptive measures, knowing the other fighter's weaknesses and vulnerabilities and using them to foil the aggressor's efforts.
In Hebrew, "Krav" generally translates to combat or battle, while "Maga" often means contact or touch. Krav Maga is not considered as a competitive sport, and instead focuses on real life methods of self-defense and training in hand-to-hand combat situations. Much emphasis is placed on stopping threats as quickly as can be accomplished and emerging from combat as safely as possible. Lessons often involve teaching various techniques directed at sensitive parts of the body, such as the groin, eyes and neck. Training also includes making use of available objects in any given situation, and turning these utilities into weapons. The end remains the same, as trainees are exhorted to diffuse threats and prevent attacks using a wide variety of methods and means.
One way in which Krav Maga differs from other schools of self-defense is that it generally does not make use of uniforms or belts. Nevertheless, there are some training centers that make use rankings systems. There are also no recognized formal techniques in Krav Maga (known as katas in other systems of martial arts). Students are taught to prepare for the roughness and unexpected elements in an actual fight.
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