What Is Krav Maga?
Krav Maga is a practical self-defence system which teaches how to realistically prevent, deal and overcome all kinds of violence and attacks. It prepares the trainees in the subjects of self-defence, street fighting and tactical skills as well as the skills to defend others – all in a unique and comprehensive teaching model.
Krav Maga is easy to learn and retain – its techniques are performed from natural body reactions and motions to allow one to react quickly and decisively under duress. Krav Maga follows the nature of how realistic attacks occur and operates on survival, not sport fighting conditions.
Training is done taking into account “unknown variables” that include how to deal with: bigger/stronger assailants, multiple opponents, modern civilian and military weapons, reacting when unprepared, and defending attacks from any angle or position.
Think of Krav Maga training as your “Life Insurance Policy”.
Why Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence?
Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence provides Australia’s leading Expert Krav Maga instruction in self-defence, offering the latest and practical solutions & tactics for all walks of life. Primal Krav Maga has trained apart of, and hold accreditations in: IKMF, Krav Maga Core, SMART KM and have experienced varied teaching methodology and techniques. Primal Krav Maga is aligned and trains with ex-Israeli Special Forces Itay Gil from Protect Krav Maga – so you know you receiving instruction from some of the best qualified Krav Maga trainers in the world, right here in Brisbane. We also implement techniques that apply to reality-based principles and practices from Muay Thai, BJJ, Judo, MMA, including principles of the Australian Army combatives system by Paul Cale of Kinetic Fighting – so you are getting a holistic approach to self-defence and fighting for survival.
Krav Maga has grown so fast that quantity is increasing with unfortunately a severe drop in quality. Be assured our Instructors teach ONLY techniques that will help you survive realistic attacks. We do not emphasise a “series of moves” – only realistic approaches, through example, to defend yourself.
All our instructors have a background in other systems so they have a deeper understanding how attacks and solutions work. They also regularly train and update their knowledge with the Head Instructors from Israel as well as cross-train in other fighting systems.
Primal Krav Maga provides friendly tuition and a comprehensive training program that adapts to each individual’s requirements. Be prepared to be challenged as we strive to improve your fitness and confidence in a fun & relaxed atmosphere.
Our Primal Gym is also a fully kitted out training facility, providing more for your training and fees with Boxing Bags, TRX, Kettlebells, Functional Equipment & Free Weights.
History of Krav Maga
“Krav Maga” in Hebrew means “Contact Combat” and was originally developed for the military and special forces units in Israel. Krav Maga was founded by Imi Lichtenfeld (Sde-Or) who developed the system whilst fighting anti-semitic forces during the fascist period of the 1930s in his native Bratislava. After escaping Nazi Europe, Imi immigrated to Palestine.
He began teaching physical fitness, self-defence and fighting for the early elite military units, and eventually became the Chief Instructor for Physical Fitness & Krav Maga for the IDF. After retiring from the military, he devoted his life to developing and furthering Krav Maga as a living and practical way for anyone to defend oneself.
Imi believed that everyone had the right to protect themselves and Krav Maga started to spread to the world:
“So that one may walk in peace.” -Imi Lichtenfeld
