Defend Yourself With Krav Maga Oklahoma

By Margaret Cook


Even with the best-laid plans, you may on some occasion find yourself alone in a dark place late at night. If someone attacks you, there may not be anyone around to help you fend them off. That means it is completely up to you to fend them off on your own. Unless you have some proper self-defense training, you may not be able to do it. That is why you should sign up for Krav Maga Oklahoma classes.

The words Krav Maga are Hebrew words, which mean 'contact combat.' Just like it sounds, this is the art of defending yourself against physical, combative contact. With the right training, you can fend off an attacker, even a really aggressive one. This gives you time to get away, call the police and ensure that you survive the attack in one piece.

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.

Check your local fitness clubs or gyms to see which ones offer Krav Maga classes. Many offer them for additional fees, though some may be included in your membership if you have one. These are generally open to all members, so there are multiple people to learn with. However, if you think you would learn better or faster with one-on-one sessions, then inquire about private classes instead. You can choose from weekly or more frequent sessions.

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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