Strike Set 1 Overview
Krav Maga Strike Set 1 emphasizes fundamental straight punches with advancing footwork. The combination incorporates close-range weapons including knees, elbows, and round kicks executed in sequence.
Four-Strike Combination with Knees and Kicks
The strike sequence consists of four straight punches (jab, jab, cross, straight) followed by a right knee, left knee, elbow, and round kick. This progression develops timing and transitions between hand and leg techniques.
Choke from Front: Two-Handed Pluck Defense
When choked from the front, the defender instinctively raises both hands and simultaneously plucks the attacker's thumbs while striking the groin. From this position, the defender can execute additional combatives or transition to escape.
Choke from Front: One-Handed Pluck Defense
An alternative front-choke defense uses a single-handed pluck directed at the meaty area below the thumb. The defender simultaneously delivers a palm strike to the face before following up with additional striking combinations.
Choke from Side Defense
Against a side choke, the defender uses the far hand to pluck the attacker's grip while striking downward to the groin. The defender then executes an elbow strike and rotates to apply additional combatives and escape.
Choke from Behind Defense
When choked from behind, both hands pluck at the base of the skull while the defender steps backward and simultaneously strikes the groin. The defender follows with hammer fist strikes and a kick for separation.
Front Choke with Push Defense
When the attacker pushes while choking from the front, the defender steps back to brace, drives the arm up with the bicep to ear, and rotates sharply to clear the choke. Counter-elbow strikes and clinching complete the escape.
Rear Choke with Push Defense
Against a rear choke combined with a forward push, the defender steps forward with the left leg while driving the right arm upward to get offline and clear the grip. Subsequent counter-strikes finish the technique.
Rear Choke with Pull Defense
When choked from behind and pulled backward, the defender steps back with the left leg and plucks the attacker's hands. The defender pivots on the left leg while applying wrist pressure and concludes with kicking or striking combinations.
Krav Maga Strike Set # 1
Key Takeaways
- •Strike Set 1 Overview
- •Four-Strike Combination with Knees and Kicks
- •Choke from Front: Two-Handed Pluck Defense
- •Choke from Front: One-Handed Pluck Defense
This is one of the Krav Maga rotations we cover in our Basic Training program at HMA. This video includes the Muay Thai striking combinations (Strike Set 1) as well as the Krav Maga choke defense series we cover in Basic Training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about krav maga strike?
This video covers strike set 1 overview, four-strike combination with knees and kicks, choke from front: two-handed pluck defense. It provides detailed instruction from Hendersonville Martial Arts.
How long does it take to learn krav maga strike?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 9-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
What are the key details for finishing krav maga strike?
Against a rear choke combined with a forward push, the defender steps forward with the left leg while driving the right arm upward to get offline and clear the grip. Subsequent counter-strikes finish the technique.
