WHY KRAV MAGA?
Welcome to the Krav Maga Close Quarters Combat (CQC) Academy, your gateway to mastering real-world self-defence under the guidance of South Africa’s leading instructors, headed by Chief Instructor Alan Mann.
Our academy is more than just physical training — it’s a mindset transformation. We prepare you to face life’s unpredictable challenges with calm, confidence, and resilience.
Our Krav Maga
Our Krav Maga is more than a martial art — it’s a strategic survival system crafted to deal with modern violence: from street crime and home invasions to road rage and personal assaults.
Each technique is designed to be practical, effective, and instinctive, empowering ordinary people to survive extraordinary situations.
Our Training
We teach the authentic concept of Krav Maga developed during the 1930s and 1940s — a system built on military principles of movement and control.
Our core tactical approach follows the Three C’s:
Clear – Move out of the line of attack.
Control – Regain balance, distance, and dominance.
Counter – Neutralise the threat swiftly and decisively.
You’ll train to manage real confrontations in a professional, safe, and supportive environment where every student is respected and challenged at their own level.
Our Philosophies — Live on Your Terms
We do not fight; we finish the fight.
Every technique must work for our most vulnerable student — if it works for them, it works for everyone.
What We Offer
Tailored self-defence programmes for every skill level
Advanced weapons defence training (E.G. knife, stick, firearm, panga etc)
Scheduled flexibility to suit your lifestyle
Training locations across Alberton, Pretoria, and Polokwane, with private sessions available at your home or our dojos
A community dedicated to safety, strength, and solidarity
Join a network of empowered individuals across South Africa and beyond, learning a life-saving system trusted by law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians worldwide.
Israeli Krav International under the leadership of Moshe Katz
The History of Krav Maga
Krav Maga, meaning “contact combat” or “close-quarter combat,” is a modern Israeli self-defence system designed for real-world survival. Unlike traditional martial arts, Krav Maga was not born from ceremony or sport — it evolved out of necessity, forged in the realities of conflict and survival.
Its origins trace back to the late 1800s, when Jewish settlers returning to their homeland were forced to defend their communities against violent attacks. Early defence organisations such as HaShomer (“The Guard”) and the Haganah (“Defence”) began developing practical combat methods, laying the foundation for Kapap, the military precursor to Krav Maga.
In the 1930s, Jewish self-defence groups in Europe — led by figures such as Imi Lichtenfeld — combined boxing, wrestling, and street-fighting tactics to defend against antisemitic violence. When Lichtenfeld later immigrated to Israel, he refined these techniques for both military and civilian application, forming the basis of what we now recognise as authentic Krav Maga.
Today, the system continues to evolve, staying true to its core principles: simplicity, efficiency, and adaptability. Through our partnership with Israeli Krav International (IKI), our academy delivers genuine Israeli self-defence training — accessible anywhere in the world, for anyone seeking confidence, safety, and strength.
KRAV MAGA CQC ACADEMY
Learn Krav Maga Close Quarter Combat & Weapons Self Defence Skills
ABOUT US
Our goal is to work collaboratively, learn from one another,
and grow as individuals, and as martial artists.
WHY TRAIN?
Not just about learning techniques; it’s about transforming your mindset to face life’s unpredictable challenges with confidence and resilience.
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Krav Maga is more than a martial art—it’s a strategic survival system crafted for the realities of modern conflict.