If someone has recently told you about how much they love their Krav Maga classes, it’s pretty likely that person was a woman. It’s not that men don’t take and benefit from Krav Maga classes, but this martial is especially popular among women. Why is that? What makes Krav Maga different from other martial arts?
At Premiere Martial Arts Burlington, we offer classes for all ages and skill levels. Krav Maga is just one of the martial arts we teach, and our students learn physical and mental skills they can take out of the studio.
Women everywhere are signing up for Krav Maga classes. Let’s find out why women love this martial art.
Reduced Emphasis on Strength
In general, men have greater physical strength than women. While we never use that as an excuse to put women down—and there are exceptions to every rule—it would be foolish to ignore these differences, especially when it comes to self-defense. Krav Maga is different in that it accounts for the physical power imbalances between different body types. Learning Krav Maga is about becoming a smart fighter who knows how to use an opponent’s weaknesses against them and quickly neutralize the threat.
Real-World Defense Skills
Many martial arts, such as judo and taekwondo, have an element of sporting competition to them. Krav Maga is different. There is no points system. It’s not about sparring in a controlled environment. The goal is to learn practical, real-world defense skills you can use should you find yourself in a dangerous situation. If someone actually attacks you, they won’t follow the rules or fight fair. You shouldn’t either when you defend yourself.
Fitness and Empowerment
Although Krav Maga does not rely purely on physical strength, training in the martial art will improve your overall fitness. In addition to becoming stronger and more physically fit, women also gain self-confidence and empowerment. Knowing that you can defend yourself should the need arise gives you a confidence boost that will carry over into other areas of your life.
Krav Maga Classes at PMA Burlington
Every woman can benefit from increased strength and confidence. By enrolling in Krav Maga classes at PMA Burlington, you’ll learn physical and mental skills that you can take out of our studio and into the real world.