This video will show you how to get a little more speed and snap into your Vertical Elbow Strike Forward and Down (Elbow #7). This detail is often neglected by beginners. More speed in the strike means more power! Transcript: “Hey guys! This is Randall with KravMagaTraining.com and in this video I’m going to discuss how to increase the…
The Vertical Elbow Strike Forward and Upward (Elbow #6) is one of the most difficult elbow strikes to perform properly in Krav Maga. If you’re having trouble getting power and accuracy in this elbow, this video will help you out! It explains the key details to a proper hand position while performing this elbow strike, the pros and cons to…
With the Vertical Elbow Strike Backward (Elbow #5), the biggest beginner student issue is a lack of power and consistently hitting with the correct part of the elbow. The main reason for these two problems is not using the proper range of motion with this strike. This video demonstrates what the proper range of motion is. It also explains the…
The Vertical Elbow Strike Backward Low (Elbow #4) can be delivered in two general ways. One version emphasizes speed. The other version emphasizes power. This video demonstrates the differences between the two versions and the pros and cons of each. Also, it will explain why you would use one version over the other depending on the circumstances in a fight…
The most neglected aspect of the Horizontal Elbow Strike Backward (Elbow #3) is the defensive components to the strike. This video explains what the defensive components are. In addition, it shows how this correlates to the “Knockout Game” and how it protects you from various choke attempts. Finally, it teaches two variations of these defensive components for taller students who…
The biggest problem with the Sideways Elbow (Elbow #2) is generating sufficient power. This video demonstrates two details to get more power. It also explains two common errors that some students do to try get more power and why tactically you should avoid them. Transcript: “Hey guys. This is Randall with KravMagaTraining.com. In this video I’m going to discuss how…
The Horizontal Elbow to the Front (Elbow #1) is a relatively easy combative for most beginners to learn. However, one issue that does come up occasionally is students scrape the skin off their elbows while performing this technique on a practice target. This video shows what the difference is between a “cutting” style elbow and a “power” style elbow. The…
After a student learns the Defensive Back Kick with a Spin, they have trouble integrating it in their sparring sessions. This video shows an easy to learn but effective way of using the jab to set up this kick.Transcript: Hi, this is Randall with KravMagaTraining.com and in this video we’re going to cover how to use the jab as a…
Krav Maga Video Defense Against Straight Punch Covering A common complaint from Krav Maga students when they first start sparring is they have trouble making their inside defenses work against their sparring partner’s straight punches. This video explains why inside defenses don’t always work when you’re sparring. It shows examples of when and when not to use this defense. When…
Adding counterattacks to 360 Degree Defenses is a challenge to a new Level 2 student’s coordination. This video demonstrates progressive training drills to gradually build up the speed on these defenses/counterattacks without sacrificing proper technique.Transcript: “Hello, this is Randall and Glenda with KravMagaTraining.com. In this video I’m going to discuss some progressive training drills that you can use if you’re…