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HWANG'S MARTIAL ARTS

Krav Maga
Curriculum.

Level 1 through Level 5 training at Hwang's Martial Arts. Use this page as a reference for techniques, defenses, combatives, ground work and weapons training.

TRAINING ROADMAP

Build the Foundation.
Then Build on It.

Each level builds on the skills learned before it. Select a category to expand the curriculum and review the techniques for that level.

Krav Maga Level 1 knee strike training at Hwang's Martial Arts
FOUNDATION

Level 1

Fundamental combatives, movement, self-defense and introductory ground skills.

Strike Defenses +
  • 360 Defense
  • Inside Defense
  • Inside Defense v Low Straight Punch
Self Defense +
  • Choke Front – 2 Handed
  • Choke Front – 1 Handed
  • Choke Side
  • Choke Behind
  • Choke Front w/ Push
  • Choke Behind w/ Push
  • Headlock From Behind
  • Wrist Releases
Combatives +
  • Fighting Stance
  • Movement – Fighting Stance
  • Straight Punches
  • Punches – Left / Right Combination
  • Straight Punch with Advance
  • Straight Punch with Retreat
  • Straight Punch Low
  • Palm Heel Strike
  • Eye Strike
  • Hammerfists Side
  • Hammerfists Forward
  • Hammerfists Downward
  • Elbows 1–7
  • Front Kick – Groin
  • Front Kick to a Vertical Target
  • Round Kick
  • Knees
  • Muay Thai Clinch
  • Basic Takedown Defense – Changing Height / Moving Feet
Ground +
  • Ground – Back Position
  • Ground – Side Position
  • Ground – Front Kick
  • Ground – Round Kick
  • Ground – Side Kick
  • Ground – Getting Up
Krav Maga Level 2 bear hug defense training
DEVELOPING SKILLS

Level 2

Expanded striking, kick defenses, bear hugs, wall defenses and ground work.

Combatives +
  • Bobbing / Weaving / Slipping Punches
  • Hook Punch
  • Uppercut Punch
  • Basic Takedown Defense / Spinning on Centerline
  • Defensive Front Kick
  • Side Kick – With and Without Advance
  • Back Kick
  • Uppercut Back Kick
  • Front Kick with Advance – Fighting and Neutral
Ground +
  • Fall Break – Backwards
  • Fall Break – Side
  • Ground – Trap and Roll
  • Ground – Elbow Escape
  • Ground – Defense v Choke Full Mount
  • Ground – Defense v Headlock Full Mount
  • Ground – Punch from Top Position
  • Ground – Dismount
  • Ground – Kick Off from Guard
  • Ground – Foot Grab Strip
  • Ground – Foot Grab Spin Inward
  • Ground – Foot Grab Spin Outward
Self Defense +
  • Choke Front Against Wall
  • Choke Behind Against Wall
  • Choke Behind with a Pull
  • Headlock from the Side
  • Bearhug Front Arms Caught
  • Bearhug Front Arms Free – Space
  • Bearhug Front Arms Free – Neck Leverage
  • Bearhug Behind Arms Caught
  • Bearhug Behind Arms Free
  • Bearhug Front and Behind – Remove Arms
Strike Defenses +
  • Inside Defense with Counter v Left Punch
  • Inside Defense with Counter v Left Punch – Live Side
  • Inside Defense with Counter v Right Punch – 2 Counters
  • Inside Defense with Counter v Right Punch – 1 Counter
  • Defense v Hook – Extended
  • Defense v Hook – Covering
  • Defense v Uppercut
  • 360 with Counterattacks
  • Reflexive Defense v Front Kick
  • Outside Stabbing Defense v Front Kick
  • Defense v Low Round Kick – Absorb
  • Defense v Low Round Kick – Shin Block
  • Defense v Front Kick – Redirect
  • Defense v Front Kick – Stopping
Krav Maga Level 3 training at Hwang's Martial Arts
INTERMEDIATE

Level 3

Advanced striking defense, rolls, headbutts, grabs and expanded ground skills.

Kick Defenses +
  • Kick Defense vs High Round Kick – Reflexive
  • Kick Defense vs High Round Kick – 2 Contact Points
  • Kick Defense vs High Round Kick – 3 Contact Points
  • Kick Defense vs High Round Kick – Covering
  • Kick Defense vs High Front Kick
Fall Breaks / Rolls +
  • High Fall Break
  • Forward Roll – Regular
  • Forward Roll / Back Fall Break
  • Backward Roll
Strike Defenses +
  • Inside Defense vs Left / Right
  • Inside Defense vs Left / Right – Lean Back & Trap
  • Inside Defense vs Left / Right – Using One Hand
  • Outside Defenses – 1–5
  • Outside Defense v Right Punch
Combatives +
  • Head-butt Forward
  • Head-butt Upward
  • Head-butt to the Side
  • Head-butt to the Back
  • Defensive Back Kick with a Spin
  • Heel Kick
  • Inside Slap Kick
  • Outside Slap Kick
Self Defense +
  • Reverse Headlock – Standing
  • Hair Grab from the Front
  • Hair Grab with Impending Knee
  • Hair Grab from Behind
  • Bear Hug from Behind – Leverage on Finger
  • Bear Hug from Behind – Lifting
  • Bear Hug from the Front – Lifting
Ground +
  • Arm Bar from the Guard
  • Guard Reversal – Sit Up and Sweep
  • Choke from the Side
  • Headlock from the Side – Weight Forward
  • Headlock from the Side – Weight Back
  • Side Mount Position – Including Strikes
  • Arm Lock from Side Mount
  • Side Mount to Full Mount
  • Side Mount Knee in Belly
Advanced Krav Maga training at Hwang's Martial Arts
ADVANCED

Level 4

Advanced kick defense, stick, knife, firearm defense and ground skills.

Combatives +
  • Chops – Inside and Outside
  • Ridge Hand / Mouth of Hand Strikes
  • Swing Out Hammer Fist – Element of Surprise
  • Axe Kick
  • Spinning Outside Slap Kick
  • Spinning Heel Kick
  • Sweep with Heel Kick
  • Sweep with Forward Kick
Kick Defenses +
  • General Defense vs Medium to High Kick Attacks
  • Sliding Defense vs High Round Kick
  • Plucking Defense vs Low to Medium Side Kick
  • Redirecting Defense vs High Side Kick
  • Sliding Defense vs Spinning Heel Kick
  • Stopping Defense vs Spinning Heel Kick
Stick Defenses +
  • Stick – Overhead Swing
  • Stick – Overhead Swing – Off Angle / Dead Side
  • Stick Defense – Baseball Bat Swing / Horizontal Swing
Knife Defenses +
  • Kick Defense vs Straight Stab from a Distance
  • Kick Defense vs Straight Stab – Bail Out
Gun Defenses +
  • Gun from the Front
  • Gun from the Side of the Head
  • Gun from the Side – Behind the Arm
  • Gun from the Side – In Front of the Arm
  • Gun from the Front – Pushing into the Stomach
  • Gun from Behind – Touching
Cavaliers +
  • Cavalier #1 – Grab Right Wrist and Cap, Pushing Down
  • Cavalier #2 – Grab Right Wrist and Cap, Twist and Push Down
  • Cavalier #3 – Both Hands Grab Wrist, Thumbs on Back of Hand
  • Cavalier #4 – Grab Wrist and Deliver Elbow to Break
Ground +
  • Defense vs Full Mount Arms Pinned – Wrist Lock
  • Defense vs Full Mount Arms Pinned – Snow Angel
  • Arm Triangle from Guard
  • Leg Triangle
  • Guillotine
  • Defense vs Guillotine
  • Takedowns – Simple, Double Leg, Single Leg
Krav Maga Level 5 advanced training
ADVANCED

Level 5

Advanced weapons defenses, throws, controls, headlocks and long-gun defenses.

Combatives +
  • Chops – Inside and Outside
  • Ridge Hand / Mouth of Hand Strikes
  • Swing Out Hammer Fist – Element of Surprise
  • Axe Kick
  • Spinning Outside Slap Kick
  • Spinning Heel Kick
  • Sweep with Heel Kick
  • Sweep with Forward Kick
Knife Defenses +
  • Defense Against Downward Stab – Ice Pick Stab
  • Defense Against Upward Stab
  • Defense Against Straight Stab
  • Defense Against Straight Stab – Live Side
  • Defense Against Forward Slash
  • Defense Against Backhand Slash
Gun Defenses +
  • Gun from Behind – Gun at a Distance
  • Gun from the Front – 2 Handed Technique
Additional Combatives +
  • Overhand Right Punch
  • Front Kick / Round Kick with Switch
  • Two Front Kicks with a Switch
  • Outside Slap Kick and Front Kick with a Switch
  • Two Straight Knees with a Switch
  • Two Back Kicks with a Switch
Throws & Holds +
  • Machine-Gun Take-Down
  • One Arm Shoulder Throw
  • Hip Throw
  • Face to Face Flip – Sacrifice Throw
Headlock Defenses +
  • Headlock from Behind – Throw
  • Defense Against Headlock While Being Spun Inwards
  • Defense Against Side Headlock – Neck Break
Full Nelson Defenses +
  • Release Using Leverage on Fingers
  • Release Using Throw / Flip Forward
  • Release Using Sweep
Long Gun Defenses +
  • Long Gun from the Front – Live Side
  • Long Gun from the Front – Dead Side
  • Long Gun from the Side – Behind the Arm
  • Long Gun from Behind – Touching
  • Long Gun or Bayonet in Stabbing Attack
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