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THE AIM OF KRAV MAGA

To educate and build people mentally, spiritually, and

physically so that in a time of need one will be able to
defend and attack with maximum speed and
efficiency.

To establish in one a sense of self-worth.

To work toward the bringing together of hearts and

ending violence around the world, between all
peoples, irrespective of color, race, or religion.

- IMI LICHTENFELD
Grand Master
May 1910—January 1998

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INTRODUCTION

Krav Maga Worldwide, Inc along with Chatsworth/Moorpark Krav

Maga., is pleased to present you with this student handbook of
Krav Maga self defense exercises and fighting techniques. As
you may well be aware, Krav Maga is the official system of self
defense employed by the Israeli Defense Forces, Israeli Anti-
terrorist Units and various branches of the Israeli Security
Forces. More recently the system has been taught to, and
praised by, the men and women of American law enforcement.

Krav Maga emerged in an environment where extreme violence

was common. It has had ample opportunity to be tested and
improved under real life conditions, proving itself to be an ideal
and realistic means of defending oneself in the face of life
threatening danger. No defensive tactics program in the
world is more battle tested than Krav Maga.

Although the curriculum contained herein is logically organized

by way of a progressive belt testing system, the promulgation
and distribution of belts is certainly not the goal of the system.
The Krav Maga belt testing system has not only been carefully
conceived, but also has been designed to motivate student
participants, and foster and encourage a positive learning
atmosphere. Most importantly, the belt system aids in the overall
organization of subject matter and curriculum within the existing
class levels.

Our most important goal at the Krav Maga National Training

Center is to help you develop the ability to quickly and efficiently
defend against any conceivable threat to you, a friend, or a
family member. When reviewing the enclosed material, be
mindful that students usually advance through the system at
different rates. The most important thing is to attain the actual
ability to perform realistic defenses against a variety of attacks,
whether the assailant is armed or unarmed. While achieving an
advanced belt level is important, it should be secondary to your
pursuit of knowledge…. “so one may walk in peace.”

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BELT ADVANCEMENT TIMELINE

The following timelines are only approximates and are based

upon students training an average of two times per week. Again,
please be mindful that students often progress through the
system at different paces.

YELLOW BELT: 4 Months

ORANGE BELT: 6 Months

GREEN BELT: 9 Months

BLUE BELT: 9 Months

BROWN BELT: 12 Months

BLACK BELT I: Invitation Only (12 Months Minimum)

CURRICULUM TAUGHT IN EACH CLASS LEVEL

KM Level 1: Yellow Belt Curriculum

KM Level 1-2 Yellow/Orange Curriculum

KM Level 2: Orange Belt Curriculum

KM Level 2-3 Orange/Green Curriculum

KM Level 3: Green Belt Curriculum

KM Level 3-4 Green/Blue Curriculum

KM Level 4: Blue Belt Curriculum

KM Level 5: Brown and Black Belt Curriculum

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YELLOW BELT CURRICULUM

I. Stance
 A. Fighting Stance

II. Movement
 A. Forward, Back, Left, Right
 B. Shadow Boxing

III. Punches
 A. Straight Punch
 B. Straight Punch – left/right combination
 C. Palm Heel Strike
 D. Eye Strike/Throat Strike
 E. Straight Punch with Advance
 F. Straight Punch with Retreat
 G. Straight Punch Low
 H. Hammerfist Strikes (all directions)
 I. Elbows (1-7)

IV. Kicks
 A. Front Kick - to groin
 B. Front Kick - vertical target with ball of foot
 C. Round Kick- horizontal

V. Knees
 A. Knee with Grab Around Neck - Straight Forward
B. Knees with Grab at Shoulder and Arm
 1. Straight Forward
 2. Round
 C. All Knees without Grab

VI. Punch/Kick Combinations

 A. Front Kick to Groin and Hammerfist Punch Down
 B. Front Kick to Groin and Straight Punch

VII. Punch Defenses

 A. 360º Outside Defenses – positions
 B. 360º Outside Defenses – moving attacks
 C. Inside Defenses against Straight Punches
 D. Inside Defenses against Low Straight Punches
 E. Inside and 360º Defenses against Punches

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Yellow Belt Curriculum Continued...

VIII. Choke Defenses

 A. Choke from the Front (1 hand pluck)
 B. Choke from the Front (2 hand pluck)
 C. Choke from Behind – Turning in & Attack
 D. Choke from the Side
 E. Choke from the Front with a Push
 F. Choke from Behind with a Push

IX. Headlock Defenses

 A. Headlock from the Side

X. Soft Techniques – General Comments

 A. Wrist Release - Same Side Hand (elbow to elbow)
 B. Wrist Release - Opposite Hand (hitch-hike out)
 C. Wrist Release - 2 Hands Held High
 D. Wrist Release - 2 Hands Held Down
 E. Wrist Release - Being held with 2 hands

XI. Groundwork
 A. Side Position
 1. Movement
 2. Front Kick
 3. Side Kick
 4. Round Kick
 5. Getting Up
 B. Back Position
 1. Movement
 2. Front Kick
 3. Round Kick
 4. Axe Kick
 5. Getting Up
 C. Sitting Up
 1. Movement
 2. Kick with Bottom Leg
 3. Getting Up

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ORANGE BELT CURRICULUM
I. Movement
 A. Bobbing and Weaving
 B. Slipping Punches
 C. Shadow Boxing (punches, elbows, kicks, knees)

II. Punches
 A. Hook Punch
 B. Uppercut Punch
C. Focus Mitt Combinations
 1. Lt/rt combination - lt hook - rt uppercut
 2. Rt uppercut - lt hook - rt cross
 3. Rt uppercut - lt hook - rt elbow
 4. Lt straight - rt elbow
 5. Lt/rt combination – bob - rt cross
 6. Lt/rt combination - bob - rt elbow

III. Kicks
 A. Defensive Front Kick in Place
 B. Defensive Front Kick vs. Attacker Approaching (timing)
 C. Side Kick
 D. Side Kick with Advance
 E. Back Kick
 F. Back Kick with Advance
 G. Short Uppercut Back Kick
 H. Advancing Front Kick (fighting and neutral stance)
 I. Diagonal Downward Round Kick
J. Kick Combinations
 1. Front, Round, Side, and Back Across Room
 2. Lt Front Kick - Rt Round Kick
 3. Rt Front Kick - Step - Rt Round Kick

IV. Punch/Kick Combinations

 A. Side Kick with Hammerfist Punch
 B. Back Kick with Hammerfist Punch

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Orange Belt Curriculum Continued…
V. Punch Defenses
 A. Inside Defense with Counter vs. Left Punch
 B. Inside Defense with Counter vs. Left Punch
Using Left Hand
 C. Inside Defense with Counter vs. Right Punch
(2 counters)
 D. Inside Defense with Counter vs. Right Punch
(1 counter)
 E. Defense vs. Hook Punch (extended)
 F. Defense vs. Hook Punch (covering)
 G. Defense vs. Uppercut Punch
 H. 360º Defenses with Counterattacks

VI. Kick Defenses

 A. Reflexive Defense vs. Front Kick to Groin
 B. Outside Stabbing Defense vs. Front Kick
 C. Plucking Defense vs. Low/Medium Front Kick
 D. Defense vs. Front Kick to Groin –Stop Kick
 E. Defense vs. Front Kick (redirect)
 F. Inside Defense vs. High Front Kick
 G. Defense vs. Low Round Kick (using shin)
 H. Defense vs. Low Round Kick (absorbing)

VII. Fall breaks

 A. Fall break - back
 B. Fall break - side

VIII. Choke Defenses

 A. Choke From the Front Against the Wall
 B. Choke From Behind Against the Wall
 C. Choke From Behind with a Pull
 D. Headlock From Behind - bar arm
 E. Headlock From Behind - carotid

IX. Bearhugs
 A. Bearhug From the Front with Arms Free (space)
 B. Bearhug From the Front with Arms Free (no space)
 C. Bearhug From the Front with Arms Caught (space)
 D. Bearhug From the Front with Arms Caught (no space)
 E. Bearhug From Behind with Arms Free (space)
 F. Bearhug From Behind with Arms Caught (space)
 G Bearhug From Behind with Arms Caught (no space)
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Orange Belt Curriculum Continued…
X. Groundwork
The Mount – Bottom Position
 A. Mounted, Defense vs. Punches (buck hips)
 B. Mounted, Trap and Roll
 C. Choke while Mounted
 D. Headlock or Close Choke while Mounted
 E. Elbow Escape while Mounted
 F. Elbow Escape – If opponent is sitting back (using
straight arms)

The Mount – Top Position

 A. Maintianing the Mount
 B. Striking
 C. Pop Up & Out- Pinning opponets arms to chest

The Guard – Top Position

 A. Striking
 B. Stand up to Escape

The Guard – Bottom Position

 A. Kick Off From the Guard
 B. Clearing / Stripping Foot
 1. In Place
 2. Spinning Outward (Round Kick)
 3. Spinning Inward (Heel Kick)

XI. Wrist Releases

 A. 2 attackers – each pulling defender’s arms to side
 B. 3 attackers – 2 pulling defender’s arms to side and 2
approaching

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GREEN BELT CURRICULUM
I. Head-butt
 A. Head-butt Forward
 B. Head-butt Upward
 C. Head-butt to the Side (bearhug context)
 D. Head-butt to the Back (bearhug context)

II. Kicks
 A. Defensive Back Kick with a Spin
 B. Offensive Back Kick
 C. Offensive Back Kick with a Spin
 D. Heel Kick
 E. Inside Slap Kick
 F. Outside Slap Kick
 G. Inward Angle Knee

III. Punch Defenses

 A. Inside Defense vs. Left/Right
 B. Inside Defense vs. Left/Right (lean back & trap)
 C. Inside Defense vs. Left/Right (using forward hand)
 D. Overhead Punch in Defense vs. Right Cross
H. Outside Defenses (1-5)
 1. Palm to Self / Thumb Out
 2. Thumb to Self
 3. Ducking Under Punch / Roll Punch Over Head
 4. Stabbing
 5. Attack from side – Palm toward attacker/pinky out
IV. Kick Defenses
 A. Defense vs. High Round Kick (reflexive)
 B. Defense vs. High Round Kick
(fighting stance - 2 contact points)
 C. Defense vs. High Round Kick
(fighting stance - 3 contact points)
 D. Defense vs. High Round to Ribs (covering options)

V. Fall Breaks / Rolls

 A. High Fall Break (back, side)
 B. Forward Roll (regular)
 C. Forward Roll/Back Fall Break
 D. Side Roll
 E. Side Roll/Fall Break

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Green Belt Curriculum Continued….

VII. Headlocks
 A. Reverse Headlock (standing)

VIII. Hairgrabs
 A. Hairgrab from the Front in Place
 B. Hairgrab from the Front with Impending Knee
 C. Hairgrab from the Side with Impending Knee
 D. Hairgrab from Behind or Opposite Side

IX. Bearhugs
 A. Bearhug from Behind (leverage on finger)
 B. Bearhug from Behind (lifting)
 C. Bearhug from the Front (lifting)

X. Groundwork
From the Guard
 A. Arm Bar from the Guard
 B. Sit Up and Sweep (reversal from the Guard)
 C. Choke from the Side - Take Down
 D. Choke from the Side - Kick to Face
 E. Headlock from the Side (basic position)
 F. Headlock from the Side (weight forward, leg wrap)
 G. Headlock from the Side (weight forward, with space)
 H. Headlock from the Side (weight back:Sliding hips back)
 I. Guard Escape (stacking)

Side Mount -Top Position

 A. Basic Position
 B. Strikes
 C. Arm Lock
 D. Transition to full Mount
 C. Disengage Knee to Belly

Side Mount - Bottom Position

 A. Basic Position
 B. Elbow escape
 C. Reversal (check opponents base/balance, buck to reverse)

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Green Belt Curriculum Continued….

XI. Gun
 A. Gun from the Front
 B. Gun from the Side of the Head

XII. Stick
 A. Overhead Swing

BLUE BELT CURRICULUM

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I. Punches
 A. Chops - Inside and Outside
 B. Ridge Hand / Mouth of Hand Punches
 C. Swingout Hammerfist - Element of Surprise

II. Kicks
 A. Axe Kick
 B. Outside Slap Kick with a Spin
 C. Heel Kick with a Spin

Leg Sweeps
 A. Sweep with forward Kick
 B. Sweep with Heel Kick
 C. Sweep - Leg Sweep with Round Kick

III. Kick Defenses

 A. General Defense vs. Medium to High Attacks
(round kick, heel kick, etc.)
 B. Sliding Defense vs. High Round Kick
 C. Defense vs. High Side Kick
 D. Defense vs. Low to Medium Side Kick (plucking)
 E. Defense vs. Side Kick (sideways to attacker)
 F. Sliding Defense vs. Spinning Heel Kick
 G. Kick Defense vs. Spinning Heel Kick

IV. Fall Breaks / Rolls

 A Forward Roll/Backward Roll

V. Stick Defenses
 A. Overhead Swing
 B. Overhead Swing – off angle/dead side (1 step)
 C. Overhead Swing – off angle/dead side (2 steps)
 D. Baseball Bat Swing

VI. Knife Defenses

 A. Kick Defense vs. Knife Attack from a Distance
 B. Kick Defense vs. Straight Stab (bail out)

 A. Hand Defenses (general 360º & inside defenses)

Blue Belt Curriculum Continued….

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VI. Handgun Defenses
 A. Gun from the Front
 B. Gun from the Side of the Head
 C. Gun from the Side - In Front of the Arm (touching)
 D. Gun from the Front - Pushing into Stomach
 E. Gun from the Side - Behind the Arm
 F. Gun from Behind (touching)

VII. Cavaliers
 A. Cavalier #1
 B. Cavalier #2
 C. Cavalier #3
 D. Cavalier #4

VIII. Ground Fighting

From the Mount
 A. Attacker Straddling - Pinning Wrists - Slide Arms
 B. Attacker Straddling - Pinning Wrists - Wrist Lock

From the Guard

 A. Pull in and Choke vs. Punch (Arm Triangle Choke)
 B. Triangle Choke ( with Legs)

Headlocks
 A. Guillotine from the Guard – Attack
 B. Guillotine from the Guard – Defense
 C. Headlock from Behind – Attack
 D. Headlock from Behind – Defense

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