Video: Krav Maga ground positons, with kicks to protect yourself. by Krav Maga Raleigh. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
When knocked down, kick from your back to keep the attacker away until you can stand.
3 key details
- Turn on your hip to face them.
- Kick with the heel.
- Get up with a technical stand-up.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Ground posture
- 3:00Heel kicks
- 3:00Kick then stand
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Soft surface.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.


