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QUICK RELEASE Moni Aizik is held at gunpoint. � He turns his body and uses both hands to redirect the muzzle to ensure that he’s off the line of fi re. � Aizik twists to his left and leverages the gun out of the assailant’s grip. � Once he has possession of the weapon, Aizik backs off and uses it to hold him at bay. The martial artists might then conclude that to be prepared for a street fi ght, they should train like an MMA competitor—that is, develop a few powerful strikes and a solid ground game. After that, they hypothesize, they’ll be able to take on anyone. It makes sense—as long as there are no other variables in the altercation. Unfortunately, when you’re talking about combat on the street, in a bar or in a parking lot, there’s nothing but variables. Consider: You’ve fi nished a workout at a local fi ght gym and decide to walk to a nearby store and grab a snack. As you leave, a man asks you for money. That’s when you notice another guy, who starts closing the distance. The fi rst man attacks, and you nail him with a roundhouse to the thigh and punch to the head. His friend jumps you from behind, and you fall to the ground. You’re comfortable with your ground game, so you start working your way into a textbook armbar. Then you feel the sensation of being punched in the back. You disengage and stand, and as the thugs run away, you notice a numbness in your back and see blood running down your shirt. You were stabbed three times and didn’t know it. The worst part is, there are no medical professionals or referees to render assistance. The fi rst lesson of street fi ghting: The longer you draw out a fi ght, the more likely you are to end up in the hospital—or the morgue. Your actions and reactions must be quicker because the outcome can be deadlier. The best way to prepare yourself for the street is to train under conditions that mimic a street fi ght. In other words, practice in the environment you’ll fi ght in. Now, if you want to compete in MMA, that’s fi ne. Locate a gym with good coaches and have at it. However, if your primary pursuit is self-defense, you’ll need to fi nd a good reality-based system and train in a way that develops the skills you need to survive. �� Reality-based self-defense is growing in popularity because it’s effective and effi cient. The goal is to prepare the practitioner to defend himself in a short amount of time. The philosophy is similar to that of the military and law enforcement, where recruits must be made battle-ready as quickly as possible. Why the hurry? Because in today’s society, few adults have the time to commit to long-term training. To become profi cient at self-defense, more and more people are turning to Commando Krav Maga. The system was founded by Moni Aizik, a former commando in the Israeli special forces. During his service, he fought in the Yom Kippur War, where he witnessed fi rsthand what does and doesn’t work. Aizik coupled the lessons he learned in battle with the knowledge he accumulated in the traditional martial arts—he was a seven-time national judo and jujutsu champion—to create CKM. For a system to be effective, Aizik determined, it has to be simple enough for anyone to learn and perform under stress. More important, it has to work against uncooperative attackers. CKM shines on both fronts, which leads to … The second lesson of street fi ghting: Creating the greatest amount of damage in the shortest amount of time is the key to survival. �� Unlike what you see in the movies, good self-defense isn’t composed of fl ashy 50 BLACK BELT blackbeltmag.com / FEBRUARY 2010 Krav Maga layout.indd 50 11/13/09 9:33 AM
THE RHINO Moni Aizik (left) extends his arms and shouts, “I don’t want to fight,” so witness- � es can hear. The opponent becomes more aggressive, which causes Aizik to begin closing the gap and to raise his left elbow to shield the side of his head and cup his hand over the back of his head for additional protection. His right hand is positioned in front of his face for of- � fense and defense. Continuing his forward motion, Aizik makes contact with the enemy and slams � his palm into his nose. He immediately follows up with a series of � debilitating face rakes, then disengages. moves. Avoid high kicks, acrobatic techniques and complicated disarms. Instead, concentrate on tactics that are simple and straightforward. Scenario: You’re at an ATM at night. You feel a gun jammed into your back by a criminal who’s demanding your money. As you formulate your response, fear, shock and adrenaline kick in, making it impossible to remember any of the complicated disarms you’ve seen in demos. The third lesson of street fighting: Under extreme stress, any technique that involves more than two gross-motor skills will likely fail. If said technique is composed of more than five or six individual moves, it’s even worse. When panic and adrenaline take over, confusion is the first thing to set in. It’s why Aizik emphasizes simplicity. Most of the techniques he teaches are universal. They work when performed with your left or right hand and to the front and back. Example: the quick release, a CKM gun disarm. It can be performed when the weapon is pointed at your head, chest, back or either side of your body. It doesn’t matter whether the assailant is holding the gun with his left hand, right hand or both hands. It’s a universal solution to a variety of problems, which is important because under stress, most people are limited to performing simple, quickly accessed tasks. Maximum Damage In a karate tournament, one competitor often “feels out” his opponent before unleashing his favorite attack. Your mind-set must be different on the street. There’s no time to waste; there’s only action and reaction. The fourth lesson of street fighting: As soon as someone attacks you, strive to debilitate him immediately, preferably by making your defense the same as your offense. Take advantage of any weaknesses you spot in his defenses, as well as any exposed pressure points. Proven techniques include gouging the eyes, smashing the groin, striking the throat, ripping the Adam’s apple and biting any unprotected body part. If that sounds dirty, it’s because it is. The fifth lesson of street fighting: There are no rules on the street. Your attacker won’t hesitate to hurt you, so you must adopt the same mentality. Art of Deception On the street, deception is your friend, and psychology plays as important a role FEBRUARY 2010 / blackbeltmag.com BLACK BELT 51 Krav Maga layout.indd 51 11/16/09 2:03 PM
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