“If Training and Reality are different, then training is wrong.”
British Krav Maga Association has become the fastest growing Krav Maga Organisation in the UK. We run what is probably the most demanding Krav Maga Instructor course in Europe. We rejected some of what is taught by the existing orthodoxy in favor of more modern training practices.
Our Ethos
We believe Krav Maga training should remain a simple, aggressive and realistic survival system. Its not a martial art, it is a simple, aggressive personal protection system. Think Saturday night pub brawl – not Jackie Chan movies. This is what Krav Maga was designed for. There are few subtitles about repeatedly kneeing or kicking somebody in the groin – however the consistency of effect is undeniable. This is the core of Krav Maga. Simplicity – aggressive defence and undeniable realism.
As an association we reject the watering down of the system as can be seen in many of the larger commercial Krav Maga Organisations. As these organisations add more and more techniques to the curricula, the system becomes increasing like every other martial art and is a million miles from what made Krav Maga what it is.
Although many organisations stress the military roots of Krav Maga they have added so much to their curricula that the core of Krav Maga is lost amongst a mish mash of techniques. This is a million miles from the simple, effective training found at the roots of Krav Maga or in the Israeli Defence Forces.
This may be great for business. More techniques means more lessons, more gradings, more seminars and of course more money.
We reject this commercialisation of Krav Maga. Krav Maga training should be a tough, realistic,and a true fighting system. Techniques taught should be simple, versatile and forgiving of error.
So who are we and what do we do…
Who we are.
The British Krav Maga Association is an Association of Krav Maga schools that are committed to a set of shared training ideals. We provide a high standard of professional training under the supervision of carefully selected and well trained Instructors. The system we teach is logical, intuitive and continually evolving.
An open approach to training
The BKMA encourages the open exchange of training and learning. We encourage members to develop an ethos of rigorous, open minded training and continued personal development. This applies to students, instructors and the Association as an entity.
Continual development
Krav Maga is a dynamic, evolving self protection system. Its not a martial art. It should not be time locked. Krav Maga should evolve in the face of any better information or training methods. The system should be focused on the survival of the individual – not obsessed with Organisational politics or the ego of an instructor.
As an Association we are committed to continue to –
*Evolve and not to be bound by someone else’s opinion of what Krav Maga should be.
*Review and up date our curricula in the face of research, common sense, better practice or changing threats.
*Evolve Krav Maga training methods if safer, easier or more efficient training methods are found.
*Recognising that when training and reality differ – training is wrong.
The Founder
The British Krav Maga Association was founded by Paul Grey, a life long martial artist and professional Krav Maga Instructor. Paul heads up the Association but remains a perpetual beginner at heart – always learning and constantly mindful that we never know as much as we think we do 
Krav Maga and Politics
In short, we don’t do them. We reject the assertion that any single Person or Organisation ‘owns’ Krav Maga. Imi (the founder) chose not to name a successor. He actively encouraged different organisations to flourish during his lifetime. Since his death no fewer than 8 people have proclaimed themselves his successor. We are happy to train with or learn from good Krav Maga practitioners – regardless of what badge or logo they wear.
Krav Maga and Middle Eastern politics
Again we don’t do them. We are a British organisation teaching an Israeli combat system. We welcome people of all races, creeds and religions.
Krav Maga Instructor Courses – what to look for
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Training Ethos
“If Training and Reality are different, then training is wrong.”
British Krav Maga Association has become the fastest growing Krav Maga Organisation in the UK. We run what is probably the most demanding Krav Maga Instructor course in Europe. We rejected some of what is taught by the existing orthodoxy in favor of more modern training practices.
Our Ethos
We believe Krav Maga training should remain a simple, aggressive and realistic survival system. Its not a martial art, it is a simple, aggressive personal protection system. Think Saturday night pub brawl – not Jackie Chan movies. This is what Krav Maga was designed for. There are few subtitles about repeatedly kneeing or kicking somebody in the groin – however the consistency of effect is undeniable. This is the core of Krav Maga. Simplicity – aggressive defence and undeniable realism.
As an association we reject the watering down of the system as can be seen in many of the larger commercial Krav Maga Organisations. As these organisations add more and more techniques to the curricula, the system becomes increasing like every other martial art and is a million miles from what made Krav Maga what it is.
Although many organisations stress the military roots of Krav Maga they have added so much to their curricula that the core of Krav Maga is lost amongst a mish mash of techniques. This is a million miles from the simple, effective training found at the roots of Krav Maga or in the Israeli Defence Forces.
This may be great for business. More techniques means more lessons, more gradings, more seminars and of course more money.
We reject this commercialisation of Krav Maga. Krav Maga training should be a tough, realistic,and a true fighting system. Techniques taught should be simple, versatile and forgiving of error.
So who are we and what do we do…
Who we are.
The British Krav Maga Association is an Association of Krav Maga schools that are committed to a set of shared training ideals. We provide a high standard of professional training under the supervision of carefully selected and well trained Instructors. The system we teach is logical, intuitive and continually evolving.
An open approach to training
The BKMA encourages the open exchange of training and learning. We encourage members to develop an ethos of rigorous, open minded training and continued personal development. This applies to students, instructors and the Association as an entity.
Continual development
Krav Maga is a dynamic, evolving self protection system. Its not a martial art. It should not be time locked. Krav Maga should evolve in the face of any better information or training methods. The system should be focused on the survival of the individual – not obsessed with Organisational politics or the ego of an instructor.
As an Association we are committed to continue to –
*Evolve and not to be bound by someone else’s opinion of what Krav Maga should be.
*Review and up date our curricula in the face of research, common sense, better practice or changing threats.
*Evolve Krav Maga training methods if safer, easier or more efficient training methods are found.
*Recognising that when training and reality differ – training is wrong.
The Founder
The British Krav Maga Association was founded by Paul Grey, a life long martial artist and professional Krav Maga Instructor. Paul heads up the Association but remains a perpetual beginner at heart – always learning and constantly mindful that we never know as much as we think we do
Krav Maga and Politics
In short, we don’t do them. We reject the assertion that any single Person or Organisation ‘owns’ Krav Maga. Imi (the founder) chose not to name a successor. He actively encouraged different organisations to flourish during his lifetime. Since his death no fewer than 8 people have proclaimed themselves his successor. We are happy to train with or learn from good Krav Maga practitioners – regardless of what badge or logo they wear.
Krav Maga and Middle Eastern politics
Again we don’t do them. We are a British organisation teaching an Israeli combat system. We welcome people of all races, creeds and religions.
Krav Maga Bristol – Clifton
Krav Maga Bristol
Krav Maga Bristol – it all started here…
Krav Maga Bristol is Bristols’ founding Krav Maga School. Every Bristol based Instructor or student has a lineage tracking directly back to Krav Maga Bristol Instructor, Paul Grey. Founded in in 2005 by Paul Grey, Krav Maga Bristol rapidly developed a reputation for quality coaching and tough training in Krav Maga.
The schools popularity grew resulting in over 200 adult members in the first 2 years. Over time, the schools reputation grew and international seminars and Bootcamps were run, attracting students from across Europe to Bristol.In 2010 Krav Maga Bristol expanded to other locations across the city via a range of satellite schools that are still running to this day.
Krav Maga Bristol – Lead Instructor
Krav Maga Bristol has been featured in articles by the Observer newspaper, BBC Radio, Martial Arts Illustrated and has provided technical advice and choreography for film and books.
Krav Maga Bristol Class Times
Krav Maga Bristol offers regular classes at Clifton College Sports Centre, Bristol.
Class Times
Mondays: 7 pm- 8 pm Combatives class. 8 pm – 9 pm Krav Maga General Class
Tuesdays: 7 pm- 8 pm Core Combatives class. 8 pm – 9 pm Krav Maga Core Class
Wednesdays: 7 pm- 8 pm Combatives class. 8 pm – 9 pm Krav Maga General Class
Krav Maga Bristol Classes
Combatives class
These classes focus on striking and conditioning. Expect padwork, fast moving classes and lots of sweat.
General Class
Focuses on an element of Reality Based Self Defence. The element changes from week to week but training may focus on robbery, knife attack, fighting from the ground or dealing with common street attacks.
Core Classes
If you went to experience a piece of real Krav Maga History right here in Bristol, book a free session and try the Krav Maga experience with the cities finest… To find us or book a class visit classes
Bristol Krav Maga Locations:
Krav Maga Bristol Titans – Speedwell
Krav Maga Bristol City Centre
Krav Maga North Bristol
Krav Maga Bristol – Clifton
A Beginners Guide to Krav Maga
A warm welcome to the Beginners Guide to Krav Maga. Here you will find some great introductory information on Krav Maga, a comprehensive list of UK Krav Maga schools, krav maga resources and useful references for any new participant to Krav Maga training. Unfortunately no single resource could serve as a total and complete education on every aspect of Krav Maga, so we wont try. This is simply a great place to start.
The aim of this resource then is to serve as a reliable source for credible, quality introductory material. Good Luck.
Opening Notes
Krav Maga Performance training: Assessing your performance Pt. 2
Assessing your performance in Krav Maga training: The Grading Process
Progress in any athletic activity is a combination of 3 specific elements.
Being aware of your own progression is hard, really hard. We don’t improve in a consistent or uniform manner. We have plateaus (no change), troughs in performance (often caused by poor attendance, fatigue, injury), and those glorious spikes in performance, that day you were great, it all came together.
This difficulty assessing your own progress is compounded by the fact that those around you are also progressing at varying rates. You have no constant in class nothing consistent to measure your own performance against.
On a technique by technique basis you can assess your performance using the methods in our previous article.
Performance Assessment Pt1
Whilst this approach works well on an individual technique basis, it’s too cumbersome and time consuming to give a larger, overall picture of your performance. This is where you need a skilled coach/instructor and a clear criteria to measure yourself against.
To provide students with this objective measure of performance and progress we use the BKMA National Curricula. The National Curricula provides krav maga students with a progressive, structured route of athletic development and an objective measure by which your own performance can be judged.
The National curricula is integrated into a 4 stage assessment process that is designed to accelerate athletic progress within a progressive structured coaching programme.