Krav Maga

/ krævˈmæɡə /

noun

1. a form of exercise based on unarmed combat movements developed by the Israeli armed forces

Example Sentences

These stories can be empowering, like spiritual krav maga.

From Los Angeles Times

Growing numbers of Jewish residents are looking for situational awareness or self-defense classes like Krav Maga, said Carson Nightwine, the director of community security for the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.

From Seattle Times

“Never has the need for self-defense been more critical,” reads a Facebook post from the Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, advertising a Krav Maga class in early November.

From Seattle Times

He tries to keep the class positive but practical, in the spirit of Krav Maga, which is meant to address real-life threats.

From Seattle Times

Still others are buying security cameras, taking self-defense classes like Krav Maga, the Israeli martial arts that focuses on surviving real-life scenarios, contemplating leaving jewelry at home, and removing mezuzahs from their doors, as they speak of a fear they have not felt before.

From Seattle Times