Krav Maga Grading System
The Krav Maga Grading System that SGS Krav Maga follows is through Hybrid Krav Maga. Ranks are represented in patches of their corresponding level.
Hybrid Krav-Maga is a hybrid between Krav Maga and competitive full contact fighting systems based on striking, grappling and wrestling in any standing or grounded environment
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With that base, to maximise the efficiency of the practitioners and keep the integrity and quality of the system as high as possible, Hybrid Krav-Maga has adapted a belt and stripe system based on skills of the practitioner
RANKING AND CURRICULUM
Hybrid Krav Maga ranking is divided into 26 levels:
| Color | White | Blue | Purple | Brown | Black | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Beginner | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 2 years | >5 years |
| 1 Stripe | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 2 years | |
| 2 Stripes | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 3 years | |
| 3 Stripes | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 4 years | |
| 4 Stripes | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 65 hours ≈ 5 months @ 3 h/week | 5 years |
In HKM the premiere driver of progression is increased effectiveness and understanding of all aspects of physical conflict. This means that the main task for HKM is to improve the effectiveness in which the student can perform a specific task at a lower energy cost in a timely manner against a wide variety of people. This can only be achieved through qualitative time spent in the training room under realistic and relevant pressure that is as similar to real life conflict as possible.
Please note that the most important factor in HKM is EFFICIENCY and time on the mats under realistic pressure. This means that your actual skill and function under pressure will affect the HKM level awarded.
Black Belt levels will only be awarded personally to the practitioner based on the individual skills, time and experience of the practitioner at hand by Founder Tommy Blom. During the transitional period this will be after that the practitioner Successfully passes the Transition Course (HKM-TC) and a testing period. Black Belt levels will not be following any direct or specific rule.
GOVERNMENT AND PROFESSIONAL RANKING AND CURRICULUM
For the professional users
Hybrid Combatives is a slimmed down version of HKM designed for the professional users. The courses in HCOM is directed to the job of the group at hand, depending on job description, equipment, environment …
This makes Hybrid Combatives a hybrid fighting and self-defence system developed to maximise the practitioner’s efficiency in surviving any situation in any context with an individualised approach to movement.
HCOM has a strong base built on efficiency and functionality that is similar for all types of groups going from civilian self defense to Special Operations.
On that base the system then adapted to the individual and group at hand depending on their specific demands by utilizing and improving on the (physical and mental) qualities of any performer no matter their abilities, job or equipment.
Grading - earned not given
EMBRACE CHAOS
Violent conflict is an ever changing environment of chaos. Erratic, changing, momentarily decided by circumstances that is out of our control.
To combat this we have to spend time in it and learn to control it, to embrace the chaos as part of our environment.
We have to learn to take control of what is available to us in the moment and then work to improve on that. Get closer to the core of the problem and deal with it with the tools available to us
All training in violent conflict has to involve the element of chaos to be realistic.
Hybrid Krav-Maga utilises chaos as a tool and let the students learn to embrace it as part of training by spending time in it.
Learn to control chaos by embracing it.
HKM DIPLOMAS
The primary goal of HKM is to enhance the student’s ability to perform specific tasks more efficiently, using less energy, and in a timely manner, even when facing a diverse range of opponents. Achieving this requires quality time spent in the training room, practising under realistic and relevant pressures that closely mimic real-life conflicts.
It’s crucial to understand that EFFICIENCY and time spent on the mats under realistic pressure are the most important aspects of HKM. Your actual performance and effectiveness under pressure will directly influence the level you achieve in HKM.
As such, no test days or grading days exist, as everyday is a test day within HKM.
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FAQ
Starting is really simple.
All you need to do is to attend one of our sessions in our schedule for you to participate.
In this class one of our fully qualified HKM Instructors will take you through the basic fundamentals of what Krav Maga is all about.
Your first lesson is free of charge, this gives you an opportunity to determine whether Krav Maga is right for you.
If you decide to join you can then choose which payment plan suits you best for your class fees.
Yes. Women train in Krav Maga worldwide and are most welcome in any of our classes. However it is important that they note that some of the classes can be quite physical and have some confrontation and drills which may involve grabbing and lifting. Be assured that we take a strong stance against ANY form of sexual harassment.
Generally, the specific motivation for women to learn self defence is the capability to defend themselves against attack by a male. This can only really be achieved by having a male simulate an attack. Anyone can opt out of part of training at any time – no questions asked (other than to ensure you are OK).
By nature, training in self defence or martial arts always bears a risk of injury.
Students are required to acquire a mouth guard and groin guard as a minimum for training. These, along with other safety equipment, are available for order through the school. Safety of the student is a key concern of the system.
Students find that training a minimum of two nights a week generally yields the best results for retaining knowledge and adequate rest time.
You are still free to train as many times as you like during the week.
No! We do not expect any of our students to have a high degree of physical fitness. We scale the intensity of the classes up or down depending on the level of fitness our students have.
It certainly does help if you do have some degree of fitness as some of the drills can be quite physically demanding, but don’t be discouraged. We’re here to train self defence first. The physical fitness that you WILL achieve is mainly a by product.
Students can wear the Krav Maga uniform (black pants with Krav Maga T-shirt). You are free to train in other (suitable) attire if you feel the need. A quarantined pair of suitable shoes for the mats should be worn (wrestling shoes are ideal) however Nike free-runs or equivalent are also suitable.
Note that, as this is a street defence system, there will be occasions when alternate forms of dress will be required, e.g. wearing jackets or overcoats so students become accustomed to training in attire worn in winter. The instructor will advise this prior to the time required.
There will be some light contact, (which we call marking) but not for new students.
This ensures that they are not intimidated and protects the safety of others, as new students may not yet possess good control.
We try to strike a balance between realism and safety..