Krav Maga is a stand-alone martial art that was developed for the Israeli military in order to give them an edge in hand-to-hand combat.
The techniques are based on instinct and intuition, with their intensity levels being adjusted for civilians.
This article will cover all of the different Krav Maga techniques so you can pick and choose which ones best suit your needs!
Every Krav Maga Technique Ever Invented
Outside Chop – Krav Maga
Slap Kick – Krav Maga – Also known as a crescent kick.
Defense Against A Choke From The Front – Krav Maga
Escape From A Side Hair Grab – Krav Maga
How To Bridge – Krav Maga
Defenses Against Kicks
Neutral Stance – Krav Maga
Defenses Against Punches
Krav Maga Defenses Against Weapons
Straight Punch – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Knife To The Throat (Rear Attack) – Krav Maga – Knife to the neck from the rear (attacker is behind the person).
Defense Against A Knife Straight Stab – Krav Maga
Escape From A Rear Hair Grab – Krav Maga
Ground Defensive Positions – Krav Maga
Same Side Wrist Release – Krav Maga
Knee Strike (Round or Horizontal) – Krav Maga
Escape From A Mounted Choke – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Choke With Attacker In Mount – Krav Maga – Or Escape From A Choke When An Attacker Is On Top Of You
Defenses Against Bear Hugs
Elbow Strike – Krav Maga style
Defense Against A Choke From Behind – Krav Maga – Or Defense Against A Rear Choke
Escape From A Foot Grab – Krav Maga
Defense Against Hook Punch – Krav Maga
360 Defense – Krav Maga
Defenses Against Chokes
Defense Against A Leg Grab While On Ground – Hook or Heel Kick
Round Kick From The Ground – Krav Maga
Double Leg Takedown – Krav Maga
Defenses Against Multiple Opponents
Defenses Against Other Grabs
Arm Bar From Guard – Krav Maga
Defense Against Side Kick – Krav Maga
Defense Against Carjacking – Krav Maga
Defense Against Hostage Situations – Krav Maga –
How To Fall If Knocked To The Ground
Defense against a Rear Bear Hug If Picked Up Off Ground
Defense Against Straight Punch – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Knife To The Throat (Front Attack) – Krav Maga – Knife to the neck from the front.
Defense Against A Leg Grab While On Ground – Roundhouse Kick
Drill for Multiple Opponents Training
Front Kick From The Ground – Krav Maga
Heel Kick – Krav Maga – Also known as a hook kick.
Back Fall Break – Krav Maga
Round Kick Sweep – Krav Maga
Escape From A Front Hair Grab – Krav Maga
Leg Sweep – Krav Maga
Defense Against Full Nelson – Krav Maga
Krav Maga Questions
Defense Against A Knee Strike – Krav Maga
Krav Maga Ground Fighting Techniques
Single Leg Takedown – Krav Maga
Cross Body Punch – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Gun To The Rear – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Knife Downward Stab – Krav Maga
Krav Maga Knee Strikes
Krav Maga – Stick Defense –
Defense Against Uppercut Punch – Krav Maga
Krav Maga Groundwork & Grappling Techniques
Escape From A Full Nelson – Krav Maga
Hook Punch – Krav Maga
Defenses Against Headlocks
Hip Throw – Krav Maga
Inside Chop – Krav Maga – Also known as a Knife Hand Strike.
Knee Strike (Vertical) – Krav Maga
Defense Against Round Kick – Krav Maga
Front Kick – Krav Maga – Hit target with your instep or shin
Side Fall Break – Krav Maga
Back Kick – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Knife Upward Stab – Krav Maga
Wrist Release When Held By Two Hands – Krav Maga – How to escape an opponent who has grabbed your wrist with his two hands.
Defenses Against Hair Grabs
Spinning Outside Slap Kick – Krav Maga – Also known as a spinning crescent kick.
How To Get Back Up From The Ground – Krav Maga
Escape From A Side Headlock – Krav Maga (Standing Headlock) – Or Defense Against A Headlock From The Side
Hammer Fist – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Gun To The Front – Krav Maga
Forward Roll – Krav Maga
Escape From A Rear Headlock – Krav Maga (Standing Headlock) – Or Defense Against A Headlock From Behind
Switch Kicks – Krav Maga
To see how these kicks are done by other martial arts styles, visit Black Belt Wiki’s sections on Kicking Techniques and Knee Strikes.
Defense Against A Bear Hug From Behind With Arms Free – Krav Maga – Or Defense Against A Rear Bear Hug With Arms Free (Not Trapped In The Bear Hug).
Advancing Front Kick – Krav Maga – Also known as Front Kick with Advance.
Defenses Against Carjackings, Hostage Situations, etc.
Defense Against Punches When Mounted – Krav Maga – Defense Against Punches When An Attacker Is On Top Of You
Opposite Side Wrist Release – Krav Maga
Defense Against A High Stick Strike – Krav Maga –
Defense Against A Front Kick – Krav Maga
Escape When Both Wrists Are Held – Krav Maga – Double wrist escape or How to escape an opponent who has grabbed both of your wrists.
Eye Strike – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Bear Hug From The Front – Krav Maga – Or Defense Against A Front Bear Hug
Backward Roll – Krav Maga
Side Kick From The Ground – Krav Maga
Mouth of Hand – Krav Maga – Mouth of Hand Punch or Strike
Escape From Mount Hands Pinned – Krav Maga (or Defense Against Being Straddled With Wrists Pinned) –
Fighting Stance – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Gun To The Side – Krav Maga
Palm Heel Strike – Krav Maga
Heel Kick Sweep – Krav Maga
Vertical Front Kick – Krav Maga – Hit target with the ball of your foot
Defenses Against Wrist Grabs
Spinning Heel Kick – Krav Maga
Axe Kick – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Choke From The Side – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Low Stick Strike – Krav Maga – This is a defense against an attacker who is trying to strike a person’s knees or legs with a stick or club.
Defense Against A Knife To The Rear – Krav Maga
Side Kick – Krav Maga
How To Counter An Elbow Strike
Shoulder Throw – Krav Maga
Defense Against Spinning Heel Kick – Krav Maga
Front Kick Sweep – Krav Maga
Uppercut Back Kick – Krav Maga
Round Kick – Krav Maga
Defense Against Bear Hug From Behind With Arms Caught – Krav Maga
Escape From Mount – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Low Round Kick – Krav Maga
Krav Maga Punches & Strikes
Uppercut Punch – Krav Maga
Defense Against A Rifle – Krav Maga – Long gun defense (i.e. against rifle, shotgun, etc.)
Headbutt – Krav Maga
Conclusion
So there you have it, our complete list of Krav Maga techniques.
Do you know them all? Or are there some you haven't trained yet?
If we have missed any, comment below to let us know.
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