Krav Maga and Kali: The Weapons of Close Combat

Krav Maga and Kali (a Filipino Martial Arts system), two of the most explosive and effective self defense systems in the martial arts domain are growing in popularity.  Both systems rooted in the “art” of hand-to-hand combat, they are no-nonsense systems developed to give practitioners efficiently devastating skill-sets to address threats in all scenarios.  Krav Maga and Kali are warrior systems. Forged to address the realities of close-quarters combat and physical, violent assaults, Krav Maga or Kali are great options for anyone looking to learn personal protection skills.  In combination, these systems create a powerful self defense arsenal.

Krav Maga, Hebrew for contact combat, is the official fighting and self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, and has been taught to hundreds of law enforcement agencies, military units, and thousands of civilians around the world. Krav Maga is a simple, effective self defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios. Proven in the battlefield and adapted for the street.

Designed to be learned quickly by people of all sizes and physical abilities, Krav Maga goes beyond traditional martial arts in developing immediate, effective results. From the very beginning, training in this fighting and self defense system gives practitioners not only the physical skills to address threats from armed and unarmed attackers, but they also develop the mental toughness and physical conditioning necessary to fight through an attack.  Krav Maga is direct and to the point.  Krav Maga Alliance, one of the leading krav maga organizations in the world, likes to emphasize….No Rules. No Rings. No Rituals.

Equal in its commitment to effective personal protection skills, Kali delivers elements to self defense training that are found in few other systems. Kali is a form of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) that has become world-renown for its speed, power, and visceral effectiveness. In particular, the combat art of SinaTirsiaWali (STW) Kali, is a close-combat FMA system that teaches effective self protection tactics through the use of blade, impact weapon, and empty-hand combatives. STW Kali also teaches the individual to use hands, elbows, knees, feet, and many types of everyday objects for personal protection. Many practitioners also experience improved tactical speed, power, conditioning, and agility in their martial arts training.

STW Kali is a warrior art that has maintained its focus on practical and effective hand-to-hand combat that can be taught to all persons looking for that next level of combat skills training.  Taught to private civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel around the world, Kali is about more than just learning “techniques” and clicking sticks together.  In STW Kali, it’s about developing your ability to react, defend, and survive by learning how to effectively utilize armed and empty-hand combat to defend against attackers of all skill levels.

Similar in blunt-force personality but deviating in tactical execution, Krav Maga and Kali are two self defense systems that have a singular purpose…give you the tools to react, finish, and go home safe against any attack.  Krav Maga is the system to have at the core of your physical self defense training, and Kali is a great compliment that fills holes that may be present in most Krav Maga training.  Elements gained in STW Kali, in particular, will take self defense and martial arts training to the next level…an elite weapon in the arsenal of personal protection.

Luminous Warrior has both of these powerful systems available in its self defense training under one roof.  Explore the Luminous Warrior website to find out more about Luminous Warrior’s COMPLETE self defense program that goes beyond the physical to include mental and emotional preparedness and balancing tools to supplement any training.  Even better, Luminous Warrior is holding a fundraising event to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project that features a special weapons seminar blending elements of Krav Maga and Kali with mental toughness required for any warrior mind.  Go to the following link to learn more and register for this unique event… http://luminouswarrior.com/wounded-warrior-project.

Written by: Cary on October 28, 2011.
Last revised by: Cary on December 14, 2011.