Shalom (Peace always!),
Israel is the home to Krav Maga, in hebrew it stands for Contact Combat. This unique and effective fighting system’s origin dates back to the 1940’s when the holy land was fighting against its oppressors –Kapap, Haganah etc. The Israeli military developed this unique fighting form picking the best of the techniques from boxing, jui justsu, muay thai etc.
My trip happened as part of the IKMF (International Krav Maga Federation-Imi), which organised a Tour & Train session from 14th to 22nd May 09. The entire land smells of high voltage ‘security’ with gun totting soldiers (both men & women) with stylishly fitted uniforms & hair do’s but thorough professionals to the core. The feel of the strict security systems can be sniffed right at the Tel Aviv Airport where waves of security personnel scan your entry into the Holy Land & ensure no mishap.
We had proffessionals from the US, UK, Spain, Portugal, Germany, France & India numbering almost 40 for this amazing mecca. The presence of all 4 directors of Krav Maga – Iyal Yanilov, Gabhi Noch, Avi Moyal & Eli Ben Ami on one platform was the highest point of this tour. The curriculam comprised of advanced attack & defence techniques, krav maga in car, defensive & evasive driving, use of fire arms, vip protection trechniques, beach training etc. etc. It was coupled with visits to Massada, Jersusalem, Dead Sea, Sea of Galili, Tel Aviv etc.
A firing session under the expert guidance of Adam at the International Security Academy, where I could fire a Desert Eagle (magnum), Uzi & Magal was a real thriller. The digs at Shawerma, Felaful, Pita , Humus , Olivers, Macabi make me nostalgic to this day.
Well to understand the concept of security & its best / effective implementation & witness thorough professionals, one needs to visit thr holy land once……which I DID!
Amen
