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Krav Maga Classes for Teens
The Krav Maga and self defence classes for teens takes place in Ra’anana, Israel. Our goal with this group is to teach self defence against every possible violent situation that could arise in the students’ natural environment: school, parties and even on the street. For the older teen groups, we dedicate time to prepare our students for their upcoming army service, and have a specially dedicated army preparation group for those looking to successfully pass the sorting camps for the elite IDF units.
In Ra’anana, we have 4 groups for teens (divided by age) with a specially tailored programme for each age group. Our programme includes standing combat, defence against stick and knife attacks, as well as what to do in situations where you’ve fallen to the ground. In every group, we teach our syllabus that includes 350 Krav Maga exercises, providing response to every possible scenario. We place a strong emphasis on improving our students’ mental and physical capacity, allowing them to be better prepared for any and all forms of violence.
FAQ
Where and when do the Krav Maga classes for teens take place?
The class takes places in our school on Ha’Ahva Street, Ra’anana
Seventh-eighth grade: 18: 00-19: 00 Sunday and Wednesday.
Grades 9-10: 19: 00-20: Sunday and Wednesday.
Grades 10-12: 20: 00-21: 00 Sunday and Wednesday.
Dover Group Preparation for the IDF: Mondays and Thursdays.
Are there competitions in Krav Maga?
No. 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.
I have zero martial art experience, can I still join?
Of course! You don’t need any experience to join our groups. Our training programme will gradually build your knowledge and capabilities throughout the year. You do not need to be extra fit or have any experience to excel.
Are the lessons safe?
Absolutely. The sole purpose of Krav Maga is self-defence, which means increasing our students’ safety. In every lesson we employ strict safety regulations and use protective equipment. It is, however, operative for your safety and the safety of those around you that you adhere to instructions, which is why we require of each of our students a certain level of discipline and to be respectful of the instructors and other students. We also strongly encourage students to work at their own pace.
Who developed the programme for teens?
The programme was created by Dr. Aviad Segal who has over 30 years of experience in Krav Maga, of which he served for 6 years as an adviser to the Ministry of Defense, during which he wrote and implemented a plan for an elite unit.
Who is the chief instructor at the school?
The lead instructor is Amazia Penstrahim, a civilian training expert, black belt dan 3, a military veteran with operational experience, and Aviad's senior student. In addition to Amazia, there are several assistant instructors, who create a personal mentoring ratio for each trainee.
What’s the difference between Krav Maga and MMA?
MMA is a competitive sport. Like every sport, there are rules designed to protect the combatants from severe injury. Additionally, the level of fitness required for MMA is that of every athlete. In MMA the focus isn’t self defence. You will not learn how to defend against a knife, stick, or gun threat, nor will you know how to cope in a situation where there are no rules.
What’s the difference between Krav Maga and Brazilian jiu-jitsu?
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a competitive sport that focuses on ground battles with rules to protect the competitors and offer a fair competition. You will not learn how to fight while standing up, or defence against knife attacks and gun threats. In Krav Maga we do teach what to do if you’ve fallen on the ground, but a lot of emphasis is placed on not falling in the first place, allowing you better control over the situation and the chance to escape it altogether.