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Sparring in Krav Maga: A Tool, Not a Goal
There are three main forms of combat training practiced across the world: martial arts, fighting sports, and self-defense systems. Each...

Ilya Dunsky
Oct 64 min read


What is Realistic Training in Krav Maga?
Krav Maga: Born From Necessity Krav Maga is not a martial art created for sport or competition. It was born out of necessity, forged in...

Ilya Dunsky
Oct 24 min read


Krav maga on the ground: rules for survival
Krav Maga is not a sport. It was never designed for medals, points, or referees. It was built through years of real-life experience,...

Ilya Dunsky
Sep 123 min read


Shadow Fighting: A Fundamental Tool in Self-Defense and Combat Training
Shadow fighting or shadow boxing is one of those drills that looks simple on the outside but actually holds a lot of depth. You’ve...

Ilya Dunsky
Aug 44 min read


Why Latin America Matters: Culture, Conflict, and the Need for Real Protection
Latin America is not a monolith. It is a vast and breathing continent of many voices where stories are sung as often as they are spoken....

Ilya Dunsky
Jul 266 min read


Women in Krav Maga and the IDF: A Legacy of Strength
In Israel, women have always been part of the fight. This is not a recent development; it is deeply woven into the national fabric....

Ilya Dunsky
Jul 243 min read


Fear, Function, and Fight: A Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective on Krav Maga
Fear is a fundamental part of how we’re wired. It works like a built-in alarm system , an ancient mechanism that alerts us when something...

Ilya Dunsky
Jul 153 min read


Why Third-Party Protection Is More Demanding Than Self-Defense
When I look to my loved ones, I don’t just see the people I care about. I see the people I must protect. Their safety is not negotiable....

Ilya Dunsky
Jul 104 min read


Bar Fight Seminar: Where Chaos Becomes Your Classroom
This isn’t your average self-defense class. No mirrors. No mats. No clean lines or polite sparring rounds. Just a real bar, loud music,...

Ilya Dunsky
Jul 84 min read


Israeli Shooting Techniques: Simplicity Under Fire
When people hear the term “Israeli shooting,” they often picture elite counterterror teams moving with quiet precision, neutralizing...

Ilya Dunsky
Jun 274 min read


Facing More Than One: Why Self-Defense Must Go Beyond One-on-One Scenarios
One of the most significant differences between self-defense systems like Krav Maga and traditional martial arts or combat sports lies in...

Ilya Dunsky
Jun 224 min read


Sticks, Strategy, and Survival: Dealing with Stick-Type Threats and attacks in Krav Maga
In Krav Maga, we train to deal with everything—from guns to bare hands, and yes, even sticks. When we talk about stick-type objects,...

Ilya Dunsky
Jun 133 min read


Pistol Threats: Fear, Control, and Real-Life Reactions
Dealing with an attacker armed with a firearm is probably one of the most—if not the most—dangerous situations you can face.And it’s not...

Ilya Dunsky
May 314 min read


What Is Real Krav Maga—and Why It Still Matters
In my personal—and yes, subjective—opinion, Krav Maga is an extraordinary system. Built on natural instincts, simplicity, and...

Ilya Dunsky
May 223 min read


Reflecting on the FITA / FIMA Event and My Journey in Krav Maga
A Week of Learning and Growth This past week, I had the privilege of participating in the FITA / FIMA event in Phoenix. It was an...

Ilya Dunsky
May 123 min read


The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength Beyond the Ring
I never became a Krav Maga expert (humanity thanks me), but I found something better: a life of strength, healing, and endless talks about biomechanics. This is my story of fighting back, even off the mat
Camila Dunsky
Apr 284 min read


Understanding control in krav maga: beyond the techinique
When we talk about control in Krav Maga, we’re not referring to just one thing — it’s a broad and layered concept. At its core, control...

Ilya Dunsky
Apr 234 min read


KRAV MAGA: A PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE TO TRANSFORM YOU FROM WITHIN
Some trainings teach you how to strike. And some trainings teach you how to live. Krav Maga, in the line of Ilya Dunsky (ID Krav Maga),...
Cano Rodríguez Martin
Apr 182 min read


The Principles That Define ID Krav Maga
In a world where violence is unpredictable and often without warning, having tools to survive is critical. But at ID Krav Maga, we...

Ilya Dunsky
Apr 175 min read


Krav Maga: More Than Self-Defense
Krav Maga is a wide-ranging, adaptable, and remarkably effective self-defense system. But its true power goes far beyond simply “winning”...

Ilya Dunsky
Apr 152 min read
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