Learn to counter and control the most dangerous situations with this guide to this self-defense system developed for the Israel Defense Forces.As the official defensive tactics system of the Israeli police and military, Krav Maga has proven its effectiveness on front lines and back streets. Now, Black Belt Krav Maga teaches and illustrates the discipline's most potent self-defense moves. These no-holds-barred street-fighting techniques are designed to do one thing and one thing only: End a fight as quickly as possible by complete disabling the opponent.Based on simple principles and instinctive movements, Black Belt Krav Maga covers fighting, ground fighting, advanced self-defense, weapons defenses and third-party protection. Using these real-world moves―taught to top law-enforcement personnel―you'll be able to protect yourself and others from life-threatening attacks.With over 500 step-by-step photos illustrating counterattacks for the most dangerous situations, including neutralizing attackers armed with knives, guns and other weapons.