DAY FIVE OF FIVE

Krav Maga is a self-defense system that was developed in Israel during a period of anti-Semitic activity. This system has been proven to work and has both civilian and military applications. The most significant aspect of Krav Maga is that it utilizes fundamental body movements, instincts, and reactions making it easy to learn and apply. It sort of reminds me of crossfit, that is, embracing the utility and trimming the excess. However, I wonder why Greg Glassman aligned himself with Tony Blauer who admits that his one patented move is nothing more than a bridge to your next move. This doesn't sound like a very complete system to me. Furthermore, Krav Maga has a relatively tight handle on its curriculum. This means that if you find yourself in another city or country you can rest assured that by visiting a Krav facility your training won't miss a beat. I can't help but consider the contrast with crossfit. Affiliates are spread throughout the spectrum from A all the way to Z, some providing grade A services while others simply.... I'm not sure what the right answer is except that if you find yourself on the road try to build a tight network of places to train. Otherwise learn self-sufficiency and avoid depending on others for something as important as training. If you're not serious then it doesn't matter anyway.