Synopses & Reviews
andlt;iandgt;Krav Maga: Real World Solutions to Real World Violenceandlt;/iandgt; presents a no-nonsense approach to neutralizing attackers in close quarters. Author Gershon Ben Keren explains the philosophy behind the Krav Maga method, which is the basis of the Israeli military's devastating close combat system. No mere hodgepodge of Krav Maga techniques, this book lays out a systematic approach to self-defense and provides illustrated confrontation scenarios paired with tailored practical responses.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;All of the photos in the book were shot in real-time, demonstrating what realistic movementsand#8212;both from the attacker's and defender's perspectiveand#8212;look like. Where applicable, techniques have been shot in the scenarios in which they occur such as bars, restrooms, ATMs, etc. The situational components of such violent incidents are explained, so the reader can learn to identify, predict, and avoid violence before it occurs.
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"The approaches highlighted in Gershon Ben Keren's andlt;iandgt;Krav Magaandlt;/iandgt; book provide simple, effective solutions to common and complex attacksandhellip;Whilst no book can replace ongoing, supervised reality-based training, this book provides a valuable reference for anyone serious about self-protection. Gershon has sought out and trained with many of Israel's leading self-defence experts and combined his findings with his experiences in the military, private security industry and a successful martial arts career to produce an effective approach that is in line with best practices and proven techniques. This book should be a part of any serious martial arts and self-defence practitioner's reference library."and#8212;Dr Gavriel Schneider 6th Dan, author of andlt;iandgt;Beyond the Bodyguardandlt;/iandgt; and Head of System for Gendai Ryu and the Modern Warrior Alliance
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"As an ex-military intelligence operator with Special Forces units I expect the highest standards from the self-defence school I choose. I have trained under Gershon for the last nine years and continue, with his encouragement, to explore other martial arts and self-defence systems although I have yet to find any as complete, thoughtful and practical as his. Gershon is more than just a self-defence instructor, he thinks about and tests his theories under the harshest conditions and deeply cares about his system and students."and#8212;SR, Private Security Contractor
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"As a professional security consultant, I have worked for the UK and US governments providing protective services to diplomats and military officers. Prior to this I served in the UK military on Special Duties. Whilst in this unit, I was keen on learning more close quarters combative techniques, and this search took me to Krav Maga, where I met Gershon. His training, methodology and knowledge not just of the physical side of violence but the mental side of it, made me take notice. I have happily worked alongside Gershon, and his training methods and ideas are continually developing. This makes him one of the most knowledgeable personal defence experts I know."and#8212;David Ashworth, Professional Security Consultant
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"Gershon is an excellent instructor. He teaches reality-based scenario techniques that are far more productive outside the studio than many martial arts available today. Gershon's expertise will also get you into the proper mindset for effective self defense. I have practiced various martial arts and I'm a former marine, but no one has prepared me better for personal security on the street than Gershon. Every class I attend I learn something new. He teaches aggressive, hardcore, comprehensive skills that give you the confidence you need to handle yourself if you're ever in danger. His credibility and knowledge of personal security have taught viewers of local newscasts to become more self-aware."and#8212;Jarrod Holbrook, Television News correspondent
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"The material it covers is good, solid self defense. And again, you can easily find a way to incorporate this information into your own training. If you call your martial art, self-defense based, then you should be able to recognize all the good information presented in this book." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;J. Wilson, Martial Thoughtsandlt;/bandgt;
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Gershon Ben Kerenandlt;/bandgt; has been training in Krav Maga since 1994 in both Israel and Europe. He holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga in Israel, where he also received his teaching certification. He has been trained by some of the IDF's (Israeli Defense Forces) most experienced and respected Krav Maga instructors. In December 2011, he was inducted into the "Museum of Israeli Martial Arts" at the Israeli Martial Arts Center in Herzilya. He has taught Krav Maga to civilians, security personnel, law enforcement agencies, and to members of elite military units and Special Forces. He also holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo and has won regional and national titles in Judo tournaments.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;He has a Master's Degree in Psychology, with particular reference to violence and aggressive behavior, and incorporates this knowledge into the reality based self-defense training that he provides. He lives and teaches Krav Maga in Boston, running Krav Maga Yashir Boston.