Krav Maga Knowledge Domain Weeks 1-4

21 flashcards · Other · by Sunny Smith

  1. Use whatever works. We operate on the premise that there are no limiting rules of engagement when it comes to protecting yourself.

  2. Three-Part Process: address the immediate danger violently counterattack evacuate the danger zone

  3. Our goal is to dominate and neutralize the threat as quickly as possible.

    We do not want to get into a fight and exchange blow for blow with someone we don't know anything about (i.e. their capabilities, strength, speed, etc).

  4. What is "Retzef"?

    continuous and aggressive combat motion to overwhelm the opposition

  5. Reset the attacker's thought process by inflicting damage and disrupting their balance.

  6. You don't beat someone physically by paining them into submission on the street. You defeat someone psychologically and physiologically.

  7. All attacks are targeted to vulnerable parts of the body such as the eyes, nose, ears throat, groin, knees, and spine.

  8. Maintain situational awareness while dealing with a threat in order to look for... additional attackers escape routes weapons of opportunity

  9. Physical! use the environment for protection

    Prevent vulnerability and accessibility with barriers. (lock doors and windows, close garage door, etc.)

  10. Visual! use a confident attitude, body language, and the environment to be seen as a deterrent

    (assertive demeanor, look alert, remove valuables from sight, close window blinds, etc.)

  11. Situational! be safety conscious

    (be aware of your surroundings, never put yourself in a position that can compromise your safety, always let someone know where you are going, etc.)

  12. Most criminals don't have an alternate plan but rather an alternate victim.

  13. Assault Timeline: Pre-Conflict

    prevent vulnerability (being overpowered) and accessibility (being able to get to) by creating barriers and being aware

  14. Assault Timeline: Pre-Contact

    early identification of an attack--create space or use a pre-emptive strike

  15. Assault Timeline: Contact

    address the immediate danger, violently counterattack, evacuate the danger zone

  16. Assault Timeline: Post-Conflict

    field check for injuries, report to the proper authorities and deal with the residual effects of stress with sleep and therapy

  17. What are the four parts of the assault timeline?

    Pre-Conflict Pre-Contact Contact Post-Conflict

  18. Levels of Awareness: Unaware

    non-responsive to the surrounding environment This state is inescapable some of the time. If you were attacked while in an unsure state we consider this an ambush and your best chance of surviving are to weather the initial onslaught and then counterattack.

  19. Levels of Awareness: Aware

    conscious of your surroundings and the people in them You are simply aware that the world is a potentially unfriendly place and you are prepared to defend yourself if necessary. Awareness can help you avoid danger, give you more time to prepare a response, or can serve as a deterrent.

  20. Levels of Awareness: Alert

    something seems not quite right and has your attention Your senses have picked up a possible threat and your mind begins to set mental triggers--“If that person does X I will do Y". At this stage, the flight, fight, or freeze response is activated.

  21. Levels of Awareness: Alarm

    your mental triggers are tripped and action must be taken