iKRAVMAGA
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Krav Maga for Kids
I-Kravmaga school’s Krav Maga classes for Kids take place in Ra’anana, Israel. The goal of the class is to teach the children how to defend themselves while building their self-confidence, allowing them to better cope with the different social situations they’ll encounter growing up. 49% of children between the ages 4-12 report that they have encountered either at least one type of bullying in school. With this statistic in mind, we strive to give them the best tools to help them either avoid bullying altogether or, when that isn’t possible, to face it without meeting harm.
Our children classes are unique in the sense that the students learn self defense drills against situations that they might potentially encounter at school or other social situations. Research shows that just being prepared and practiced in self-defense allows better coping mechanisms and minimal psychological damage in the event of a violent encounter. While the subject-matter is grim, the aim is empowerment and the classes are taught through play and fun. All our instructors have been specially trained to work with children and, coincidentally, have all begun learning Krav Maga themselves as children after encountering bullying.
The lessons are taught with an emphasis on improving memory, concentration and both gross and fine motor skills as well as coordination and self-confidence. Due to children’s shorter attention spans at these ages, we put the emphasis on physically and mentally stimulating exercises rather than repetitive practice and the classes are limited to only 45 minutes. Research shows that children who practice Krav Maga improves their attention skills and allows them to excel in school.
The large amount of drills and exercises in our curriculum allows us to create enthralling classes that leave the children hooked, offering an enjoyable well of keeping them fit and active. The classes include specially made games that teach the basics of Krav Maga.
It should be noted that from the age of 8 and onward, we gradually begin to place an additional emphasis on self-discipline and discipline in the group in an aim to teach our students the importance of discipline for their own personal success in Krav Maga and also in other areas of their lives. Additionally, the classes allow our students to learn how to exercise self restraint and the value of being respectful towards others.
There are three separate children classes: for children aged 4 to 6, children aged 6 to 8 and children from the age of 9 till the age of 11. What all children classes hold in common is the simplicity of the teaching materials, with an emphasis on the basics, building a firm foundation for more complicated techniques that will be taught to them as they grow.
The children’s classes are every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons in our school in Ha’Ahva Street, Ra’anana.
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FAQ
Who developed the programme?
The programme was developed by Dr. Aviad Segal, an intentional Krav Maga expert with over 30 years’ experience in Krav Maga. The programme has been in practice for 14 years and has successfully allowed hundreds of children to grow feeling secure and confident.
Who instructs the children?
The kids’ classes in Ra’anana are taught by Amazia Fensterheim who specialises in instructing civilian Krav Maga and particularly the instruction of children. Additionally, he is an NLP expert and councils children with difficulties. Amazia, who joined the school as a child after experiencing severe bullying, is the senior student of Dr. Aviad Segal. His personal experience, and the will to use the Krav Maga to help others as it had helped him, is an inseparable part of his driving force as an instructor. Amazia teaches with the aid of a full staff of assistant instructors.
What’s the difference between Karate and Krav Maga?
Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art where various types of blows and kicks are practiced as well as “kata”. However, none of the moves taught in karate are self defence. Krav Maga is solely made up of self defence moves and exercises. Additionally, there are karate competitions while in Krav Maga, due to the nature of self defence, competitions are impossible. Each martial art has its purpose and place, but they are not related.
What's the difference between Judo and Krav Maga?
Judo is a competitive Olympic sport that does not teach self-defence, while Krav Maga is not a competitive sport, which teaches only self-defence.
In Judo performs a lot of hurling and wrestling on the ground, whereas in Krav Maga, there is no hurling and no wrestling, and the reason difference in weight. While in Judo competitions are divided into weight classes, on the street in a real life situation the opponent can be a lot heavier, and any attempt to throw or wrestle on the ground will end in failure.
Why aren’t there any Krav Maga competitions?
Competitions require rules that protect the competitors’ bodies and well-being and are not violent in nature. Self defence, by definition, is a reaction to an act of violence. We do not teach our students to initiate violence—just how to avoid it or face it when absolutely necessary. Real violence one might encounter in the street or school comes with no rules. So too, the defender must protect him or her safety in the most efficient way possible. Successful self defence must be quick and potent and therefore cannot be limited by rules.
My has ADHD, will he fit the group?
Yes! Krav Maga is the perfect place for him. It is a safe place for all kids, but we have found great success especially with children who have ADD and ADHD. Moreover, the positive effects of Krav Maga reflected in the other parts of these students' lives. In Krav Maga the lessons are dynamic, the instruction comes in brief sequences that involve physical movement. This combination has been found remarkably effective with ADHD children
I want my child to attend this class due to his low self-esteem/insecurity, but for this very reason he’s afraid of even attending a trial lesson. What should I do?
This is a very common problem, so your child isn’t unusual in any way. Starting something new is even intimidating for adults, particularly when joining a well-established school like i-Kravmaga. In cases such as these, we begin with a personal meeting between the potential student along with their parent/carer and the senior instructor before the beginning of the class. If the initial meeting isn’t enough, we offer a few personal training sessions to prepare and empower the child before joining the group. We believe in a sure but gradual introduction.