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Level 1 is an entry-level class and designed for all new students, men and women alike and various degrees of physical fitness. Students will learn Krav Magas fighting stance and movement, various punches, kicks, elbows and knees, and how to defend against punches, chokes, headlocks and wrist grabs. The intensity of the workout develops a strong core, increases endurance, and raises flexibility. Students who train an average of two to three times per week should expect to complete the curriculum for Level 1 in four months and may qualify to test to proceed to Level 2. However, there is no expectation or requirement for a student to progress to the next level. Everyone works to his or her own capabilities and interest. 1. Stance A. Neutral Stance B. Fighting Stance 2. Movement A. Forward, Back, Left, Right B. Shadow Boxing C. Movement while on the Ground 3. Punches A. Straight Punch B. Straight Punch left/right combination C. Palm Heel Strike D. Eye Strike/Throat Strike E. Straight Punch with an Advance F. Straight Punch with a Retreat G. Straight Punch Low H. Hammer-fist Strikes (all directions) I. Elbows (1 - 7) 4. Kicks A. Front Kick B. Front Kick - Vertical Target C. Round Kick (vertical, diagonal, horizontal) 5. Knees A. Straightforward knee B. Diagonal round knee C. Inward angle knee 6. Punch/Kick Combinations A. Front kick to groin and hammer-fist down B. Front kick to groin and straight punch 7. Punch Defenses A. 360 outside Defenses - positions B. 360 outside defenses - moving attacks C. Inside defenses against straight punches D. Inside defenses against low straight punches E. Inside and 360 defenses against punches 8. Choke Defenses A. Choke from the Front (1 - hand pluck) B. Choke from the Front (2 - hand pluck) C. Choke from Behind D. Choke from the Side E. Choke from the Front with a Push F. Choke from Behind with a Push 9. Headlock Defenses A. Headlock from the Side 10. Soft Techniques A. Wrist Release Same Side Hand (elbow to elbow) B. Wrist Release Opposite Hand (hitchhike out) C. Wrist Release 2 Hands Held High D. Wrist Release 2 Hands Held Down E. Wrist Release Being held with 2 hands 11. Groundwork A. Movement B. Kicks on the Ground C. Getting Up D. Stripping/Clearing Foot Grab

Level 1 Curriculum