Krav Maga: An essential guide to the renowned method for fitness and self-defence

Description

The first of its kind - an illustrated guide to the hottest new fitness trend from a top expert in the field. Increasingly popular as a self-defence method and fitness program, Krav Maga is the Israeli military's renowned method for fending off attackers. Based on the principles of doing minimal harm and enhancing our natural instincts for self-protection, anyone can master its moves - regardless of strength, size, age or gender. In this excellent beginner's guide David Khan presents the basic techniques and principles. Topics include: Anticipating an attack Understanding the bodies vulnerable targets Mastering essential defence techniques, and more

David Khan was named "Top Fitness Guru" by New York Magazine in January 2004 He sits on the board of the Israeli Krav Maga Association He is founder and director of the Krav Maga programme in America He is a graduate of Princeton University and lives in New York City