Is Krav Maga worth learning for self defense?

[Anonymous]

I'm a 5 ft girl and I weigh at least probably 107 lbs. I'm almost 19 and I wanna be able to defend myself. Is Krav Maga worth learning?

[MrOracle]

It's a very good choice. Having said that, it's not a total solution by itself - and your instructors will be the first to tell you that. Rather, it's a tool in your toolbox, and a very important and valuable one, but it's also not the only tool you'll ever need. As long as you understand that, you'll do very well.

[oriax]

It's worth it for fitness and socialization alone. Don't kid yourself, as a girl (especially a petite girl) there's no such thing as self defense for you and krav will definitely give you a realistic perspective there. So, yes, go take krav classes.

[sweetannied]

Yep, sounds like Krav Maga is just for you. It can help you defend yourself against much bigger opponents.

[MrBanned]

Honestly, being that small, there's only so much you could really do. Skill can't overcome as much as people would have you believe. Your best bet is to take a women's defence course, basically learning the weak points to strike, and get yourself a carry permit and a pistol and carry it with you everywhere. It doesn't matter if you're a 10 year old, if you have a firearm and know how to use it, you can defend yourself from anyone, no matter how large, strong, or skilled.

[madhatters4]

yes or any other marital art. krav maga is particularly strenuous so it may hard to stick with but it's never bad to learn self defense and krav maga is certainly a good self-defense

[chris1984]

specifically krav maga? nah, but any form of martial art is useful for self defence. just remember thats what its for; defence.

[Dragonman558]

Yeah, I'd say so, it seems like it would be good to be able to know for self defense

[N192K001]

Definitely! It's the martial arts developed for the Israel Defense Forces.

[SketchForger]

Yes, it's a very intense martial art though, and the types of people that teach it can be very tough and very intense as well. As long as you're willing to go through with it, I think it's worth it.

[SketchForger]

It's gotten me out of trouble more than enough times living in Chicago.

[DanOh2018]

Hmm it's good but a pretty major time investment. If I were you I'd just spend a a few days learning to box and buy a Brutus the bulldog keychain.

[evanthebeast]

Yes i know it it can get hard though so be in shape and dont lose track of time work or your life ok its fun to

[Crt2001CA]

I've been taking Krav Maga for about 6 months now and love it. What have your experiences been?

[SmoMan71]

@Mlily55 why don't you take this one.

[Laggy]

Yes, it can be very lethal

[Crankor]

Yah... Remember every teacher will be different.

[johnieohm2]

Yes, it is one of the better martial arts

[intjgamer]

Yes it is. It is a very efficient martial art.

[CT_CD]

Yeah

[MAC42]

Sure

[mlesh]

Yes 100%

[Anonymous]

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