Author Description

Krav Maga Blogs 2017 is a collection of inspirational blogs written by Moshe Katz, connecting Krav Maga with Jewish History and the Survival of the Jewish people. Krav Maga is Hebrew for close quarter combat; fighting for survival up close and personal. The nation of Israel was born in a struggle. Our patriarch Jacob wrestled with an angel in the form of a man. When he emerged victoriously the angel changed Jacob's name to Israel, meaning "One who has wrestled with God" and said, "You have wrestled with God and with man and have prevailed." Ever since then the nation of Israel has been fighting for survival. The ancient people of Israel were a nation of warriors. The patriarch Abraham trained all the members of his household in combat, the sons of Jacob were fierce warriors and masters of the sword. The judges of Israel combined life wisdom with combat prowess; Ehud Ben Gerah was a master of the dagger, Deborah the Prophetess directed the strategy of battle, Samson slew the Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey. Young King David was a master of the slingshot. Modern Krav Maga is but a continuation of this ancient struggle. The people of Israel are still fighting for survival. "My steps begin in Judea, my home, my ancestral home. My Krav Maga travels take me around the world but I always return home to Judea, to Israel. This book records my thoughts and observations as I travel both physically and spiritually. The lessons are universal and as such nearly every entry is someone's favorite as he feels it was written specifically for him and for his situation. My hope is that my words will help others along their own personal journeys through time and space." Moshe Katz is a high ranking Krav Maga instructor and founder of Israeli Krav International (IKI). He is a graduate of UCLA, Bernard Baruch College, and Wingate Institute. He has spent many years in Yeshivoth/Rabbinical colleges. He brings his knowledge of Jewish history and culture, martial arts training, and e