About Krav Maga

Krav Maga (“krahv magah”) is the official hand-to-hand combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces. It’s also the preferred system for U.S. Military and law enforcement personnel. Krav Maga is not a traditional martial art. No katas. No rituals. Based on simple principles and instinctive movements, this reality-based system is designed to teach real self defense in the shortest possible time. Learn to defend against common chokes, grabs, and bear hugs, as well as weapons such as guns, knives, and sticks. Just as important, we teach people to function during the stress and shock of a sudden, violent encounter. Tested on the battlefield and in the streets, Krav Maga’s practical approach to self-defense will make you safer and more secure.

Krav Maga is also the required training for scores of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and one of the most efficient self defense systems for real-life situations, emphasizing practical defenses against real attacks.

Our Krav Maga program here in Hamden, CT, is based on instinctual fight or flight moves and on natural reflexes, thus making it easy to learn. There are no rules in Krav Maga …you’ll use everything you’ve got! Soulcraft Krav Maga puts the emphasis on simple movements, allowing people of all ages and fitness levels to learn real self-defense!

It’s a great workout, fun to practice, and easy for all ages and fitness levels to practice! Regardless of gender, strength, size, or athletic ability, Soulcraft’s Krav Maga classes will teach you to defend yourself and fight for your life. Our Hamden CT studio offers a great way to get in shape, build your body, and stay fit while learning control, restraint, and how to neutralize an attacker.

The system is characterized by a logical and coherent approach to self-defense that enables one to achieve a relatively high level of proficiency within a short period of instruction. Instructors incorporate realistic re-enactments, teaching students how to operate under the stress of an actual attack. “It really doesn’t matter how strong you can kick-punch if you can’t perform when your life is in danger,” explains Darren Levine, US Chief Instructor and 6th Degree Black Belt. “Students learn to tap their aggressiveness in any situation. When your throat is grabbed, your instinct is to reach up and grab the attacker’s hands. Krav Maga teaches how to go with that instinct and turn it into a defense.”

Soulcraft’s Krav Maga program is run by CT Krav Maga’s Britt Soden. Britt begain his martial arts training at the age of 9 with Taekwondo and Karate, and began training in MMA in his late teens. He has been a dedicated Krav Maga practitioner since 2005. He continues to train in Krav Maga as well as Muay Thai and is currently one of the highest ranking instructors at CT Krav Maga in Naugatuck.

FAQs

What is Krav Maga at Soulcraft Martial Arts in Hamden, CT all about?

What is Soulcraft Krav Maga?

Krav Maga is a generic Hebrew word meaning “contact fighting.“ The word Maga means “contact“ and the word Krav means “battle“ or “fight.“ Krav Maga is in an advanced Israeli Self Defense System designed to give real solutions to any violent situation one may encounter. The effectiveness of this system is in part due to its simplicity and reliance on your already existing instincts.

I am totally out of shape. Can I handle training at your Hamden CT Studio?

Yes! Training Krav Maga at Soulcraft is physically challenging, however, every exercise, drill, or technique is designed to help you improve – no matter what your current fitness level, we will be there to support you every step of the way.

Is Krav Maga a good idea for a woman?

Yes, Yes and Yes! Krav Maga by definition gives a smaller/weaker person real life street advantage against a larger/stronger assailant. Women are naturally targeted for various assaults, from domestic violence to robberies to attacks of a sexual nature, date-rapes and stalkers. Unlike other martial arts which rely on a person’s strength and size for advantage Krav Maga will give you the edge you need to never be a part of the statistics.

I already have a gym membership – is Krav Maga at Soulcraft as good for fitness as it is for self-defense?

Yes! Practicing Krav Maga at our Hamden, CT studio regularly engages your entire body and provides an intense strength and cardiovascular workout. It’s really all you need and it’s way more fun than a treadmill!!