FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Every human being can improve his or her abilities to the extent he or she wishes and can do so by his or her general condition. With training only improvement can be made. Men and women of all ages, body type, fitness level, without any prior martial arts experience can participate in training.
Krav Maga is based on simple, instinctive reactions easily implemented by everyone and without difficult movements and techniques that require long training. Men and women of all ages, body type, fitness level, without any prior martial arts experience can participate in training.
Each trainee works depending on his or her own fitness level. The goal is continuous physical improvement. The training of technics is designed to avoid injuries.
Each trainee works depending on his or her own fitness level. The goal is to gain self-protection skills for everyone. Training is tailored to the needs of the individual.
IMI the founder of Krav Maga passed away recently (1998), so his students are still alive. The founder’s line is clear. The Israeli masters (Haim, Eyal, Avi etc), trained by the founder himself, have in turn trained us. Therefore, knowledge has not been altered and is authentic. Ask your prospective instructor for his / her credentials to know his / her level and by WHOM he/she was trained.
Of course. Contact us, so you can attend a training session and then participate in one.
Yes. Protective equipment is mandatory so that training can be carried out. Requires genital protector, mouthguard, chin guards, boxing gloves (for a 75kg trainee 12oz, over 75kg 14oz etc), and headguard with face protection.
Of course. With regular, proper and technical training it is possible, just as a small man can handle a big man. Body structure is not an obstacle, this is the “beauty” of Krav Maga.
There is a training program for children from the age of five (5) and up. Training is scaling up in age groups. The Krav Maga system will provide the child with the ability to identify and manage potential threats and attacks.
The method of training is effective and in a short time the practitioner can prepare for the challenges he/she will face. Practitioners can acquire and maintain a high level of competence in a short period of time. Two to three workouts per week, within six months, gives confidence and the ability to deal with the usual threats.
Authentic Krav Maga, by instructors certified by students of IMI. Knowledge follows the “line” of the founder. The school is equipped with everything necessary for complete and safe training. There are small sections for better training quality.
The school is in one of the most easily accessible places in Thessaloniki. Access from the ring road to the Constantinopolitika exit, and free parking.