Krav Maga is a self-defence system where students train maximally effective combative skills in order to be able to protect themselves and loved ones when needed. They enjoy fitness, self-esteem, and empowerment while experiencing the collegiality of learning and training with others in a supportive and encouraging environment.

The main difference between Krav Maga and traditional Martial Arts is 'intent' in practice, and the way we train. Techniques are not trained to score points but with a self-defence mentality ie. targeting vital points to injure an assailant. Krav Maga is about 'survival' ie. you win when you survive, and you will do whatever it takes to do so.  

The effectiveness comes from training only the most street practical martial techniques for real-world situations, where there are no rules or referees.  Originally it was the fundamental self-defense method of the IDF (Israeli Defense Force), and today because of it's effectiveness, Krav Maga is now taught to military units all around the world. Krav Maga aims to empower all, from combat defense professionals to ordinary individuals, to quickly overcome and escape potentially life-threatening situations.

Street effective defensive skills are ingrained through eg:

• training of basic skills
• strategies and scenarios
• aggression training
• visualization practice
• environmental training
• pressure testing to cope under duress

The techniques used rely on simplicity, maximal effectiveness, and must uphold under high pressure situations, including life and death.

E.V.A.D.E. Krav Maga also gives emphasis to "soft skills", ie. situational awareness training, de-escalation practice, understanding of victim selection, recognition of pre-violence indicators etc. 

As there are no guarantees in self-defence, the ultimate aim is 'avoidance' or 'escape', but if you do have to defend yourself, you are much more equipped to counter your attacker and make your escape.