The Sunday Times
“The most realistic self defence system in the UK today”
What is Krav Maga
Krav Maga is a practical self-defence system developed in the 1960s for military use and later adapted for civilian training. It is now taught worldwide and has been adopted by military and law-enforcement units across the globe for its direct, efficient approach to personal protection.
Rather than focusing on tradition, sport, or choreographed movement, Krav Maga prioritises real-world applicability. Training addresses striking, clinch work and grappling, situational awareness, and defence against common threats such as multiple attackers and weapons. The system is designed to be learned progressively, allowing students to build reliable skills under pressure.
Krav Maga Training Methods
Krav Maga training focuses on developing practical skills that can be applied under pressure. Sessions are structured to build ability progressively, combining technical instruction with realistic training methods.
Training commonly includes:
- Padwork and striking drills
- Developing effective punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and defensive movement using pads and protective equipment.
- Clinch and grappling
- Learning to control opponents at close range, escape from holds, and regain position safely and efficiently.
- Sparring and pressure-testing
- Applying techniques against resistance in a controlled environment to build timing, decision-making, and confidence.
- Defence against common threats
- Addressing real-world situations such as surprise attacks, multiple opponents, and weapon-based threats.
Training is designed to be challenging but structured, ensuring skills are developed safely while remaining realistic and functional.
Krav Maga Training in Bristol
Krav Maga training in Bristol is available to adults looking for practical self-defence rather than fitness-based classes or theoretical martial arts. Sessions typically combine technical instruction, drilling, and controlled pressure-testing to ensure skills are usable outside the training environment.
When choosing Krav Maga training in Bristol, it is important to look for experienced instructors, structured progression, and an emphasis on realism over choreography. Quality training should build awareness, confidence, and the ability to respond effectively under pressure.
Training in the city is delivered by experienced instructors from Bristol Titans Krav Maga, one of Bristol’s longest-running self-defence academies.
This site exists to provide clear, accurate information about Krav Maga and realistic self-defence training available in Bristol.
Combat Magazine
“It (Krav Maga) has more self defence cred than any other system we know about – and we know quite a bit about the subject!”
GQ Magazine
Best in the World for self defence. It is totally practical, no flashy kicks or great spiritual angle.