Krav Maga (pronounced krahv mahGAH) is an effective modern and dynamic self-defense and fighting system. It is designed to be practical and intuitive for people of any age shape or size. The techniques expand on your natural instincts to develop skills quickly and effectively while enabling you to address attacks under any scenario. You will learn how to defend yourself and your loved ones while gaining increased awareness and instinctive reflexes. Krav Maga (contact combat in Hebrew) was developed in the 1950s combining the most effective techniques and philosophy from various martial arts and fight training. It was originally taught to the Israeli Army and instruction for civilians began in the late 70s. Multiple forms of Krav Maga continue today: civilian (self-defense) law enforcement (arrest or detain) and military. Why should I train in Krav Maga? ‘Part of the Krav Maga philosophy is that the best way to win a fight is not to get into a fight. So we spend a lot of time figuring out how do you de-escalate situations and win through avoidance of conflict’ [the CEO of PayPal] says. When conflict is unavoidable Krav Maga teaches how to use everything at your disposal to neutralize a threat while remaining calm under pressure. – Wall Street Journal article on Tactica Krav Maga Institute