Books by Gershon Ben Keren

Krav Maga Tactical Survival presents proven solutions to dangerous, real life situations. Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, and has been battle-tested by police, armed forces, private security personnel and security-minded individuals around the globe for 60 years

Krav Maga: Real World Solutions to Real World Violence presents a no-nonsense approach to neutralizing attackers in close quarters. Author Gershon Ben Keren explains the philosophy behind the Krav Maga method, which is the basis of the Israel Defense Force's (IDF) devastating close combat system. This book lays out a systematic approach to self-defense and provides illustrated confrontation scenarios paired with tailored practical responses.Accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow photographs, practical combat skills are described in step-by-step detail, along with the movement patterns needed to make them effective in real-life settings. All of the photos in the book were shot in real-time, demonstrating what realistic movementsboth from the attacker's and defender's perspectivelook like. Where applicable, techniques have been shot in the scenarios in which they occur such as bars, restrooms, ATMs, etc. The situational components of such violent incidents are explained, so the reader can learn to identify, predict, and avoid violence before it occurs.Contents of this Krav Maga book include:What is Krav Maga? Krav Maga YashirIntroduction to author Gershon Ben KerenBasic Skills (Stances, Movement, Blocking and Striking)The Timeline of Violence; Controlling Range; Relative Body Positioning; Groin Kick; Driving KneeSelf-Defense ScenariosKnife Disarming; Gun to Front of Body; Abductions and Hostage Taking; Knife Shank; Improvised WeaponsUnarmed Assaults and Dynamic Components of ViolencePreventing a Front Headlock; Applying an Effective Guillotine; Defending Knees in a Clinchand more!