Video: Stick Defense : Krav Maga Technique - KMW Krav Maga Self Defense w/ AJ Draven by KMWKravMaga. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Against an overhead swing, Krav Maga bursts in to jam the arm before the strike gains speed, then counters.
3 key details
- Burst forward diagonally, don't back away.
- Meet the forearm, not the stick.
- Wrap the arm and counter.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Footwork bursts
- 3:00Slow-motion defenses
- 3:00Switch roles
- 2:00Cool-down
Safety
Foam training sticks only, at slow speed.
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.
