Lessons In 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.

You could learn a wide variety of self-defense techniques and disciplines to help you in case of an attack. However, Krav Maga is one of the best. This is because the moves themselves are fairly easy to learn and master. It does not take long to become proficient, which means you are ready to defend faster. In the process, you will likely find yourself shedding some pounds and building muscle, too.

There are some people who think that you have to be a member of the military or a police officer in order to learn this technique. In reality, though many law enforcement agencies do send their officers to Krav Maga training, you do not have to be a cop in order to enroll in a class. Anyone of any skill or fitness level can sign up for a class.

In order to be successful in these classes, you just need to show up and be willing to learn. Then combine all the moves together and practice them so you perfect them. The moves will all be broken down by the instructors so you can learn them in an efficient manner.

Many instructors also teach Krav Maga as a mindset, not just techniques and moves. The reason is that in an attack situation, your nerves and anxiousness will make you 50 percent less likely to remember what you have learned. But with the right mindset, you can remember everything and fight off your attacker.

There are many local studios and gyms that can get you started on your path to learning and eventually mastering Krav Maga. They usually have classes with other people, some large and some small. However, if you would prefer a private class, many instructors are willing to have a one-on-one session for an extra fee. The amount of classes per week depends upon your schedule. Many are once or twice a week, possibly more.

Ask if your locations offers a free trial class. Many will let you join a class for free so that you can see if it is to your liking before you pay or make a multiclass commitment. If you do like what you see, then you can make a schedule of classes that fits your needs and finally feel safe from predators.




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