Orange Belt Krav Maga Rank Requirements

Improvement of all techniques listed in Yellow Belt.

Release from Bear Hug, front and back.

Release from Head lock

Basic Knife Defense – one attacker. Overhead strike, straight thrust, side attack low (to ribs), side attack high (head)Simple Knife threats – Static; knife in front of stomach. Knife to neck.

Evasive knife defense vs. the non-committed attacker.

O Uchi garei – Inner leg flip (takedown),Koshi Guruma – Hip throw with arm around neck.

Escape from basic grappling holds – Side control, Scarf hold, Mount, Guard with aggressive response (kicks), get up and get away.

Combination Defense/Attack – for example: block a punch (strike), trap the arm, follow with elbow smash, knee kick, guillotine choke and takedown. On the ground have a basic control technique to prevent him from fighting back.

Sparring – Using only non-lethal techniques. Sparring is not the same as real combat but helps to develop fighting spirit.