When we talk of self defence, the first thing that comes to mind is boxing and kick fighting.

More over, our idea of them is formed mainly from what we see in action channels and movies. All over the world, the various types of self defence that are learned and used by all are karate, judo, kung fu and some other form of martial arts. Krav Maga is another form of self defence that has its origins in Israel.

It is one of the most deadly forms of hand-to-hand combat and they are hence are taught in the army academies in almost all parts of the world and it is also an integral part of commando training, and you can start your training now in one of our self defence  classes in York  , Sheffield , Hull and Newcastle.

It involves a grappling and wrestling like techniques and the attacks and counter attacks involve striking at the key points. There are various techniques and stances involved and those that give this form of fighting its own unique style are bobbing and weaving, and the back and side positions on the ground.

There are various forms of punches as well like straight punch, palm heel strike, throat strike, and vertical and horizontal elbow strikes- and there are seven in total, inside and outside chops and hammer fist and eye strikes.

There are various kinds of kicks and blocking techniques as well. The most common of the kicks are groin kick, round kick, axe kick; heel kick, switch kicks, back and uppercut back kick, round house knee strikes etc.The blocking techniques are again taught to counteract these kicks and punches and they involve defense mechanisms.

However, Krav Maga now also uses fighting techniques with the gun, knife and especially the stick and the student is taught to inflict deadly injuries on a very dangerous opponent. There are also many ground fighting techniques that are involved in the entire training process.

It is a wrong assumption that a person needs to be extremely well built to train in the martial arts and it is applicable in the case of Krav Maga as well. Internal strength and agility is what is required for training in the martial arts and the speed of the limbs is the advantage that the fighters should aim for.

This self defence method is useful for all age groups. Join now to one of our Martial Arts classes ( Krav Maga ) in York, Sheffield, Hull or Newcastle.

Martial arts are primary associated with self defence. But not everyone wants the traditional trappings associated with traditional arts, but everyone wants or in fact NEEDS, to know how to protect themselves and their loved ones.

This is more evident today than ever, with crime all around us.

Spartans Academy of Krav Maga runs regular self defence classes and courses designed with the average person in mind, you don’t have to be super fit, and you don’t have to wear a martial arts uniform, as our courses have been tailored for everyday people like you.

Spartans academy offers self defence classes in Hull, self defence classes in Newcastle, self defence classes in Sheffield, self defence classes in York, corporate courses, and private tuition in Self defence.

Our Self defence classes and courses run on a regular basis. Self defence classes and courses are specifically designed to account for `non-martial artists`, people that either haven`t the time or inclination to visit and train at a standard martial arts school.

The courses are organised with both lecture-based and practical components, designed to cover both the theory & practical applications behind self defence, thus reducing the probability that you will become a victim of a violent crime & of course give useful training on a practical level for dealing with such issues. Best of all, our classes are not only very practical, but fun as well!

Who Can Benefit from Our Self defence classes and course?

Any one aged 16 and over. Female or male, from Corporate Directors to secretaries, those in all industries, anyone that travels on foot, in a car, on a bus etc. Anyone and everyone will benefit from a learning Self defence. Private courses can also be tailored specifically, for example, women only courses or those in certain professions like nurses etc. (please enquire for more details).

Krav-Maga includes the subjects of:

• Avoidance, prevention, escape and evasion.
• Handling throws and falls to all directions and angles.
• Attacks and counterattacks, performed to all targets, distances and directions and in all rhythms. Executed from all positions and postures. Use of all sorts of common objects for defensive purposes.
• Defending all unarmed attacks: punches, strikes and kicks. Releases from all sorts of grabs and holds.
• Defending all armed attacks and threats: knives, sharp objects, sticks and other blunt objects; of all kind of firearms.
• Dealing with attacks coming from all possible directions and places; Whether performed by a single or multiple attackers; at all possible locations: confined or open areas; On all types of grounds; When free or in limited space of movement; While standing, on the move, sitting down, laying down on the back, side or facing down etc.
• Physical and mental control and disarm.
• Krav Maga techniques prepare the trainees to function in all circumstances and fighting environments, according to their needs, job descriptions and probable risks.

Krav-Maga techniques: cover all drills and training methods for every sector: Civilian, women, Law-enforcement &Military personnel individuals and group, Correction service officers and wardens; Security officers; As well as: Antiterrorists groups; Air-marshals; Close protection officers; Undercover agents; Special and commando units.

Krav Maga techniques prepare its trainees in the subjects of self-defence, self-protection, fighting and combat skills, as well as skills to defend others, all through unique teaching methods. It is a versified system providing tools to prevent, deal and overcome all kinds of violence and attacks.

Our self defence techniques differentiate from other martial arts methods in a few aspects: first and far most by their practicality to implement under real – time conditions.

The logic and general approach of Krav Maga derives from the teaching methodology and training system, allowing the trainee to make use of their natural instincts

How Do I Start?

Our self defence classes are listed on Class info and on York self defence class, Sheffield self defence class, Hull self defence class and Newcastle self defence class pages.

Stay Safe: Self Defence is a must in today’s society

Knives are deadly weapons. They are popular, easy to obtain and silent to operate. They are readily concealable, highly reliable, and don’t take much special training to use to hurt somebody.

With the ever increasing popularity of knives on the streets of our cities and towns, this course will give you invaluable tactics and knowledge should you ever find yourself being attacked by and edged weapon.

HOW CAN KRAV MAGA HELP YOU?

Krav Maga is a combative or self defence system developed in Israel and used extensively by the IDF (Israeli Defence Forces), the Israeli Police and other Israeli governmental agencies. It has also been adopted by many American law enforcement agencies and is the chosen defensive tactics system of over 500 special law and military units throughout the world. Krav Maga is a practical and effective tactics system which teaches preventative measures along with dealing and overcoming all kinds of attacks and threats of violence both unarmed and involving weapons such as knives, guns, sticks and bottles. Its simplicity is its’ beauty – you can become reasonably proficient in a relatively short period of time.

Amongst other things Krav Maga is renowned for its defensive tactics against knife, and in this sense we talk of knife or knife threats and knife attacks – that is where someone is pointing a knife at you and they have a demand, such as your wallet or purse, the keys to your car or your credit card and PIN number.

Common sense would dictate to you to hand over whatever a knife wielding thug demands, and this would be the correct option. But what if your life was in danger? What if your house gets broken into at 4.30a.m and you disturb the burglar who points a knife at you or worse it is attacking you? Maybe your loved ones or children are asleep upstairs?

Sometimes you will have to act, sometimes you won’t have a choice, and it’s them or you. Who would you choose?

A chilling thought perhaps, but unfortunately this is an increasing scenario that everyday people are faced with. It is not just the police or Security staffs in clubs and bars who are the target of gun wielding thugs.

Some questions have been raised by people interested in the course but worried about the safety aspects, we can assure everyone a safe training experience with full insurance.

What does the Workshop Involve?

The session will consist of numerous drills, both of a technical nature and also designed to put you under stress mentally and to put your newly learned skills to the test.

The training knives we us are safe, they are not real. We use plastic/rubber training weapons that can perfectly simulate real weapon. These allow you and your training partner to judge if you were successful in removing yourself from the range of blade or not.

The Workshop is a no-bullshit, no frills session that deals with facts and dispels myths and it is available for all our students (Sheffield, York, Hull and Newcastle) but also for those who want to learn how to defend in this unpleasant situations.

Here are just some of the things you will learn:

• How to effectively distance yourself from a blade when you first recognise it.
• How to read your environment and become situationally aware.
• How to simultaneously block and strike giving you the opportunity to turn your defence into an offence in a fraction of second.
• How to generate and focus aggression.
• We will dispel the common myths around knife defence.
• Worst case scenarios involving the knife.
• The psychology of knife violence.
• Defensive tactics from the knife attacks from varying angles.
• Defensive tactics from different knife threats and hold-ups.
• Defensive tactics against a knife if you end up on the ground.
• Stress drills to generate an adrenaline response and simulate reality.
• Pressure point exploitation.
• The law with regards to edged weapons and self defence.
• Certification for those who complete the Workshop.

The workshop takes place in Hull Saturday 16^th of April from 12.00 to 14.30

Cost £25 – limited places

So book your place now

IKMF  Seminar & Student Testing at

Spartans Academy of Krav Maga

IKMF Instructor, George Husar , will be conducting Student Testing, and a Krav Maga seminar based around knife defences.

This is a good opportunity to come along and train under the tutelage of one of the best and most experienced Krav Maga instructors in the UK.

Saturday 16th April 2011

Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre Hull

Kingston Park

Hull HU1 2TX

• Seminar 12am to 2.30pm
• Testing 2.40pm
• Price Seminar £25
• Price Testing £35

KRAV MAGA-CQB ,Ultimate Self Defence Training System

Being able to defend yourself from attack can save your life in dire moments. Self defence training can give you the tools needed to repel an attacker in close quarters.

Close quarters battle can involve battles that occur in close proximity to your opponents. This can be a single opponent or multiple targets. An attacker often uses tactics that require them to be in close range to surprise and overwhelm their opponents. Krav Maga is a system based on close-quarters combat, both empty-handed and against a weapon. All techniques are fluid and based on concepts of adaptability and simplicity because no two fights are the same. Training in Krav Maga can teach you how to defend yourself if the need ever arises. You can also gain the fitness,strength and stamina to improve your overall health.

CQB is about more than different types of punches, kicks, stabs and slashes. It’s the Ultimate Self Defence Training.

Tactics and strategy will come into your training as you advance. Questions about how to use the terrain to your advantage, how to recognize an opponent’s weakness, how to be aware of what’s happening around you and how to defend yourself against multiple attackers are all different situations that students may be taught how to deal with at more advanced levels.

Students of Krav Maga are expected to develop muscle memory for the simple and direct techniques so that it becomes reactionary and instinctive. It is always taught within Krav Maga, as well as many martial arts, that if the fight can be avoided without any physical confrontation, to take that path instead. In the robbery example, a victim would first give the robber the money and only after that would the Krav Maga student initiate an attack when the danger did not subside.

With newspapers and the television news full of stories about people being attacked on the streets, and even in their own homes, it is easy to feel frightened and in need of protection.

Carrying something that could be used as a weapon may seem like an obvious solution.

However, this is ill-advised for two reasons:

• It is a criminal offence to carry a weapon or to carry any object with the intention of using it as a weapon.
• An attacker may use the weapon against their victim. In addition the presence of a weapon may simply escalate a dangerous situation.

Self-defence classes teach techniques that people can use if they are attacked or threatened. They can also be an excellent way to increase fitness and confidence – both of which may be vital to avoiding or diffusing an attack.

Do I Need to Take a Self-Defence Class?

Some groups of people may be more at risk than others. This could be because of their jobs – for example medical staff, members of the clergy or teachers – or because they are physically weaker than a likely attacker – such as the elderly and some women. However, this does not mean that other people can afford to be complacent – indeed, an attacker may pick on a well-built man to show how “brave” he is.

Spartans Academy of Krav Maga is a leading North of England based trainer in practical personal safety awareness and self-defence classes for women, and men. We are passionate about people’s right to feel safe. We believe that everyone should empower themselves with sensible, highly effective and easy to remember techniques, an essential life skill in today’s society.

Most women, men and youngsters in our society have heard: “Don’t fight back as you will make him or her angry.” Yet statistics show that 4 out 5 women who fight back get out of a situation! However, most people do not believe they can fight back; this is in fact a myth. You can fight back, you just don’t know how to yet! Our Academy motto is: “Give yourself an option!” Attending one of our self-defence classes (Hull, Newcastle, Sheffield and York) will provide you with a choice of self-defence skills and tactics that may prevent a rape, sexual assault or even save your life.

You do not need to have any martial arts experience to learn Krav Maga. The self-defence classes  we offer are specifically designed for the everyday woman or man and cover a variety of important topics such as: personal safety talk & safety in your daily life; assertiveness; victim mentality; understanding the violent mind; how to handle aggression; identification of risk situations & their avoidance; learning how to spot a dangerous situation or person before it is too late; escaping from or diffusing a dangerous situation; and, as well as a range of easy to remember and highly effective physical self-defence techniques that can be employed against an attacker if escape is impossible.

Spartans Academy not only offers public self defence classes, but also school university and college self defence courses, as well as corporate self defence courses.