Krav Maga Glossary

Aggressor - The individual that poses the threat to the operator

Attacker - Alternate term for Aggressor

Awareness Drill - Used to develop reflexes and adaptation

Combatives - Ballistic attacks we use to neutralize a threat

Combo - Specific combatives linked together to form various combinations

Cross - A straight punch thrown with the rear hand

Defensive Tactics - Methods we use to deflect, intercept, or evade an oncoming attack

Fatigue Drill - Simulates energy depletion you feel in an actual confrontation

Hook -  A horizontal punch using a short lateral movement of the arm and fist, with the elbow bent and the wrist turned slightly inward at the moment of impact, typically thrown with the lead hand

Inside Defense - A horizontal sweep with a vertical forearm from the same side as the attack, typically against a straight attack

Jab - A straight punch thrown with the lead hand

Krav Maga - Hebrew for "contact combat"

Operator - The individual using Krav Maga techniques

Outside Defense  (a.k.a. 360°  Outside Defense) -  An outward strike with the forearm toward the same side and perpendicular to the attack, typically against a peripheral attack

Reflexive Cover - A structural defense used to absorb blows to the head and body

Retzef - Hebrew for "combination of strikes" - a continuous and aggressive combat motion

Self Defense - An attack is initiated to you and puts you in a position of disadvantage

Stress Drill - Acclimates us to the sudden shock of being attacked

Uppercut -  A vertical punch using a short upward movement of the arm and fist, with the elbow bent and the wrist turned slightly inward at the moment of impact