Section
Principles
Retzev, simultaneous defense and attack, neutralize the threat — the rules that govern every technique.
Retzev — Continuous Combat Motion
The doctrine that once you start, you don't stop. Retzev is the spine of Krav Maga's approach to fighting.
Simultaneous Defense and Attack
Block first, then hit, is one tempo. Block and hit in the same motion is half a tempo. That half-tempo wins fights.
Neutralize the Threat — End the Engagement
Krav Maga doesn't score points or submit opponents. The goal is to end the threat — and end it definitively — then leave.
Target Vulnerable Areas
Eyes, throat, groin, knees, fingers, ears. Krav Maga's target priorities don't change because they're rude — they change because they work.
Use Whatever Is Available
A belt, a chair, a coat, a bottle, a pen, a phone. Krav Maga treats the environment as part of your toolkit.