INTRODUCTION TO KAPAP COMBAT CONCEPTS

Simply put, KAPAP is an acronym for the generic Hebrew phrase, Krav Panim El Panim, which translates to "face-to-face combat". Modern KAPAP is neither a competitive sport nor is it really a martial art. Rather, it is an Israeli combat system based on a variety of fighting styles and concepts designed to create an effective defense for a variety of situations.

What we teach are self-defense principles that will provide a foundation for students to build upon and help them understand the idea of "Any weapon, one mindset". KAPAP training will challenge students both mentally and physically as they learn to utilize basic concepts found in both hand-to-hand and weapons defense techniques.

WHAT WE TEACH

• The KAPAP Triangle
• Relative Position
• Economy of Motion
• Manipulation of “T” Shapes
• The Push-Pull Principle
• The Two Points of Contact Principle
• Balance Displacement
• Geometric Elements of Attack
• Pre and Post Conflict Considerations
• The Use-of-Force Continuum
• Conditioning the Body: push/pull exercises, medicine ball and cardio workouts
• Basic Empty Hand Defense
• Basic Ground Defense
• Basic Knife Defense
• Basic Gun Disarming