Krav Maga Yashir Boston Beginner Classes
Krav Maga Books By Gershon Ben Keren
Krav Maga Yashir Boston Head Instructor
What is the Beginner Krav Maga Class?
The 60-minute beginner Krav Maga class at Krav Maga Yashir Boston is an introductory self-defense seminar designed to teach fundamental Israeli Krav Maga concepts, foundational techniques, and practical solutions to both unarmed and armed attacks. This hands-on introductory class provides new students in the Boston area with direct experience of authentic Krav Maga training while preparing them to join ongoing classes at our Woburn, Massachusetts location.
Class Duration: 60 minutes Cost: $25 per person Location: Krav Maga Yashir Boston, Woburn, MA (serving Greater Boston, I-95/I-93 corridor) Experience Required: None - no prior martial arts or self-defense training needed Fitness Level Required: Basic mobility - extreme fitness not required
Who Should Attend This Beginner Krav Maga Class?
The introductory Krav Maga class serves two distinct audiences interested in Israeli self-defense/Krav Maga training in the Boston area:
Curious Individuals Exploring Krav Maga:
- People interested in seeing what Krav Maga looks like in practice
- Those wanting to understand how Krav Maga works as a self-defense system
- Individuals curious about why Krav Maga is considered highly effective
- Anyone exploring self-defense options before committing to regular training
- Boston residents researching martial arts and combat systems
Future Students Preparing for Regular Krav Maga Classes:
- Individuals planning to join Krav Maga Yashir Boston's ongoing training program
- New students who want foundational skills before regular classes
- People who learn better with introductory orientation before full commitment
- Anyone wanting to understand class structure and training methodology
- Those seeking to "hit the ground running" when starting regular training
Both audiences benefit from this structured introduction to Krav Maga training, gaining practical knowledge and hands-on experience with Israeli self-defense techniques. To see dates and register for the next class, please use the button below:
Beginner Classes
What You'll Learn in the 60-Minute Beginner Krav Maga Class
Fundamental Krav Maga Concepts and Philosophy
Throughout the beginner class, attendees are introduced to the underlying concepts that create and define authentic Krav Maga techniques. Unlike martial arts systems that simply collect techniques from various disciplines, Krav Maga is a comprehensive system based on fundamental concepts and fighting principles that make it exceptionally effective for real-world self-defense and combat situations.
The class emphasizes understanding why techniques work, not just how to perform them. Instructors explain the conceptual foundation behind each movement, helping students grasp the strategic thinking that makes Krav Maga so practical and adaptable to various threats.
Core Concepts Covered Include:
- Natural body responses to sudden violence
- Simultaneous defense and counterattack principles
- Efficiency and directness in movement
- Attacking vulnerable targets under stress
- Using aggression and forward momentum defensively
- Adaptability across different threat scenarios
- The relationship between concepts and techniques
The Power of Technique Reuse: A key insight students gain from the beginner class is understanding how Krav Maga uses nearly identical techniques to address different threats - both armed and unarmed. This approach allows practitioners to achieve the approximately 10,000 repetitions needed to master a movement much more quickly than systems that teach completely different techniques for each scenarioas students learn how the same basic defensive movement and body positioning can work against:
- A straight punch (unarmed attack)
- A forward knife stab (armed attack)
- A stick thrust (armed attack)
This class is held at the following address (please wear comfortable workout clothing with no zips. Training is conducted barefoot):
