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Krav Maga

British  
/ krævˈmæɡə /

noun

  1. a form of exercise based on unarmed combat movements developed by the Israeli armed forces

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Schulman, who practices the Krav Maga system of self-defense, was a top executive at Virgin Mobile and later ran PayPal Holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal

And, just in case a few of those pesky radicals slip through the cracks, train in Krav Maga and keep a strict diet and exercise regimen to maintain optimal mental and physical acuity.

From Salon

These stories can be empowering, like spiritual krav maga.

From Los Angeles Times

Growing numbers of Jewish residents are looking for situational awareness or self-defense classes like Krav Maga, said Carson Nightwine, the director of community security for the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.

From Seattle Times

“Never has the need for self-defense been more critical,” reads a Facebook post from the Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, advertising a Krav Maga class in early November.

From Seattle Times