Krav Maga for Women: Your Ultimate Program for Self Defense

Krav Maga is a fighting system designed to be learned in a quick period of time based on instinctive movements. While there are existing Krav Maga books, I hadn't seen any tailored specifically toward women until now. Women are targets as there are those who perceive us as the weaker sex. Men are generally considered stronger than women so if we're attacked, it's thought we just don't stand a chance. Krav Maga will teach you that fighting spirit and aggression you need. You don't have to be in perfect shape to gain benefit from learning Krav. As the book states in its opening page `Krav Maga for Women is about teaching women how to protect themselves against violent attacks that may occur in almost any modern-day scenario'.The book is separated into several sections with the main section being the techniques themselves.Why Krav Maga for Women explains why the book was written. What is Krav Maga explains what Krav Maga is and its benefits. In Krav Maga Training Methodology, you fight the way you train. Training in KM is done as realistically as possible, so in time your body learns the techniques to defend oneself from a position of disadvantage or unfamiliar surroundings. When I was first told I could defend against attackers way bigger than me (I'm 5'2), I thought they were nuts. After my body began learning and remembering the techniques, I was proven totally wrong. There are so many ways to be attacked and KM teaches you to defend yourself from every angle (on the ground, standing, from in front, from behind, from the side). KM doesn't limit the technique toolbox you can use to defend yourself.Use of Force - How Much Force Can I Use to Defend Myself? This section breaks it down to what constitutes self-defense, legal implications and 'Golden Rules of Self Defense'. While the basic rule in KM is there are no rules, one still has to defend themselves with a reasonable amount of force based on the threat. What's presented here one really needs think about before an attack ever happens at all. You have to check with the laws in your state to make sure you know the consequences of using KM as self-defense. Surviving the Encounter explains the mindset and state of awareness you need to be in to survive the attack. There's even a section on Tactical Tips for Woman (When you're out and about, At Social Events, At Home). While to some the lists may look common sense, it's easy to forget these until something happens.What to Do If You're Raped or Assaulted-excellent info any woman should be aware of before it should ever happen.The techniques are well presented, starting from basics (Getting Started) and goes on to Striking Basics, Defenses against Unarmed Attacks, Groundfighting, Using Everyday Objects as Defensive Weapons, Dealing with Multiple Attackers, Defenses Against Handgun Threats and Defenses against Edged Weapon Threats. Depending on the technique presented, the book gives Preferred Target Areas, Striking Surface, Starting Position (Striking Basics up to themiddle of Defenses against Unarmed Attacks), what the attack or Threat is, Immediate Danger, Secondary Danger and the Solution (Defenses against Unarmed Attacks to the end of the techniques). Throughout the book are Helpful Hints throughout. The photos are well illustrated.I was taking Krav in 2004 when there were no Krav Maga books that I knew of at the time. It wasn't until several years after that Krav Maga became more widely known. This book is made to stand on its own. While KMMW has created several other books before this one, it's not a requirement to have the others to learn what you need right now. By all means, if you want to learn more, feel free to get the other books after you've gone through this book. I've attended Women Only seminars that used what's talked about in this book. I can tell you techniques change (KM is not a stale system) and I even saw a few I originally learned one way and are now presented another. While it's best to train at a Krav Maga center, if you don't have that opportunity, this book is certainly the next best thing. I've been fortunate to have trained with all three authors and I can say without question they're the real deal. Before spending all your time and money getting other resources, check this book out first.If you want more knowledge, check out these booksKrav Maga: How to Defend Yourself Against Armed AssaultKrav Maga for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to the World's Easiest-to-Learn, Most-Effective Fitness and Fighting ProgramComplete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 230 Self-Defense and Combative TechniquesBlack Belt Krav Maga: Elite Techniques of the World's Most Powerful Combat System

This book was helpful in a few ways. It showed how a women may defeat a male attacker, though, a significant number of the techniques still seem to represent some sort of sport fighting rather than fighting for one's life. I thought the book decent, but, some of the photos were grainy.

Although I have no doubt that the techniques contained within this book could be effective. The book prepares the user for completely the wrong situation, the writers seem to think as most that sexual assualts happen by random kidnappers who jump out of dark ally ways.When in fact most women are assualted by someone they know, in the home of someone they know or their own.The book displays it's misinformation rather up front with lack of ground defence which are essential for most women's self defense situations, and instead fills it with semi flashy bear hugs, and standing techniques, not that those aren't useful, but everything needs to be taken in context.I would not recommend this book for anyone wishing to learn women's self defense.I would recommend the other books by this author however for men's self defense.

Very informative! Easy read.

Really great introduction about its origins. being a disabled vet, I need something like this. No fancy moves, practice. Uses common sense moves that can be learned quickly and retention of knowledge is superor as compared to Martial Arts.( It is not a martial art, as it states.)

Excellent book. If you're thinking about learning Krav Maga this is a solid learning tool. This volume is definitely slanted towards a smaller person defending against a larger aggressor. It will tell you what you need to know about basic moves and philosophy of the art.

Good start for learning the basics and principle, but will want to go from there to learn more than the book covers.

I like this book. It made me decide to sign up for some Krav Maga classes locally. This book has great information on the moves needed in self defense for women. It augments my classes.

Clear, good photos, and a must for teen girls (and boys) and ladies, for me Karate and most of the others are a waste of time. Krav combines, boxing, judo, tai chi and bits from a variety of other disciplines and arts to provide the most simple and effective defensive techniques. I have started to slowly introduce my teen daughter and son to it. It may not get them out of every situation they may find themselves in but it gives them confidence and some skills which is better than none.

super fast delivery for starters,blinked and it was here,I mean come on that's top service for ya!Though,on a serious note.The book is fantastic.Easy to read,digest and understand.A life saving book.I am practising a little each day,I love it,you have to do this,buy the book,then get stuck in.learn a new skill which could save your life,someone elses or both.:)A must have for every kravist.

I really like this book and it has good pictures so you can try moves easily at home. This book is really good for women to learn some basic moves and get you interested about Krav Maga. I been thinking years to try Krav Maga and this book really show me what is really gonna be. I am more than interested now.

Really good - clear explanations. I use this to help me practice after my classes.

If you haven't yet read any of the other Krav Maga Wordlwide books (Krav Maga for Beginners, Complete Krav Maga, and Black Belt Krav Maga), you may be completely happy with this one. It contains a relatively wide variety of techniques. These are well described and the photographs and step-by-step instructions are very good. They are so good, in fact, that when it comes to describing such techniques in a book, I can't really imagine how it could be done much better.If, however, you've already read the other books of the series, you may be slightly disappointed as - even though this one definitely focuses on women - there is not much additional information.