Krav Maga

Introduction
Krav Maga is a Jewish martial arts.  There are many techniques in this martial arts.  They focus on the vulnerable parts of the body.  It has great counterattacks.  Krav Maga is taught to Israeli soldiers.  It is a sport, a style of self defense, and can be used for fitness.

History
Krav Maga was created by Imi Lichtenfeid.  In the 1930's Jews were persecuted in Hungary.  Imi cam up with Krav Maga, so Jews can defend themselves.  He moved to Palestine and taught Israeli soldiers Krav Maga.  KM is based on natural movements of the body.  Judo was incorporated into it.  An instructor added Aikido to Krav Maga, because he was a master of it.

Techniques
There is a technique to take a gun from a would be shooter.  The perfect fist is a classic.  You will learn to use your whole body when punching.  A kick to the groin will help dispatch a male attacker.  There techniques to block a strike, get out of a choke, and a bear hug.  Krav Maga has a lot of defensive maneuvers.  There are a lot of elbow, eye, and knee strikes; also many types kicks, punches, grappling, and ground fighting.

Uses of Krav Maga
Fitness:  There is a lot of cardio.  It helps move your body better and makes you stronger.

Self-Defense: You will learn many different strikes and how to block most attacks.  Women are taught how to defend themselves from rapists.  Kids are taught how to defend themselves against bullies.

Law Enforcement/Military:   Sometimes Israeli teach Krav Maga to cops and soldiers in other nations. Officers are taught how to handle dangerous situations.  They should try to deescalate the situation.  If they are unable to do so, dispatch the adversary immediately.  The military is taught lethal attacks in a short amount of time.

Conclusion
I love this martial art!!!!  If I thought someone in the future was going to harm me, I would learn Krav Maga. I'm protected, so I have no need in learning it.  It's super sweet!!!!!!!!!!  It seems like the best martial art for self-defense.                  

References
http://www.kravmaga.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krav_Maga
http://krav-maga.com/
http://www.kravmagafederation.com/krav-maga-origins.html
http://greatist.com/move/krav-maga-self-defense-moves
http://www.blackbeltwiki.com/krav-maga-techniques
http://krav-maga.com/blog/krav-maga-training-idf-israel-defense-forces/