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10 steps to introduce street fighting for a new trainee

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Having taught KravMaga for many years and especially short-term courses to police and prison guards, who are constantly exposed to violent confrontations, I have arrived at a simple methodology of 10 steps, based on KravMaga principles.  KravMaga SreeRam training TamilNadu Police Commandos The dominant elements of this methodology is 'Survival' and "Safety' more than 'Fighting' . Street fighting Priorities by KravMaga SreeRam STAGES IN 1ST LEVEL TEACHING OF SELF-DEFENCE Step 1 - Safety in training Step 2 -  How to defend using hands & legs Step 3 -  How to strike using legs / hands Step 4 -  How to combine defence and Strikes Step 5 -  How to move in different directions without falling Step 6 -  Practice Sparring in predictable environment Step 7 -  Introduce reaction to unpredictable attacks Step 8 -  Train for reality - react from uncomfortable positions  Step 9 -  Introduce basics of multiple attackers Ste...

As a Kravist,what can I learn from Sachin

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Sachin is a great athlete. For many cricket fans he is more than that.. He is God! Today, when I read Sachin is retiring I asked myself " What made Sachin what he is!?” The most obvious quality that set Sachin apart from the mortals was his natural talent for cricket. We cannot emulate that, since not all are born blessed with it. But, there were many cricketers who had the same talent as Sachin. But none could rise to that height and sustain that level for years, like him. So I looked at Sachin's qualities which differentiated him, other than natural talent. DEDICATION Its common knowledge that Sachin practised for at least 12 hours. He took every aspect of the game apart and gained expertise in each of them. Passion backed up with Dedication!  That sets apart the champion from others. They dedicate time for practice, time for introspection and time for learning; more than their peers. FOCUS Fame is heady. Especially in the glamour world of Indian c...

CLOSE COMBAT FOR POLICE - CONCERNS IN TEACHING

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KravMaga close combat for Police   The concerns to be taken into consideration when training police in close combat are – CONCERN 1 - Police can't use force disproportionate to the threat and risk being censured by human rights activists and media . The techniques taught to field patrol officers should NOT involve hitting of vital parts KravMaga teaches hitting VULNERABLE parts & NOT VITAL parts The focus should be on DISARMING, cutting his MOBILITY and CONTROL of the aggressor. CONCERN 2 - While a civilian can neutralize an attacker and leave the scene, Police job is NOT complete till control and arrest of the attacker. Stress on submission techniques & takedowns. Emphasize personal safety of the policeman – (ex) long weapon > go short; short weapon >> go long Teach criminal escorting holds CONCERN 3 - While civilian training is more on self defense, training to police has to give importance to pro-active intervention in a violent situation. Teach interven...