Having the physical and mental capability to negate a threat to your life and the lives of loved ones must be sharpened through tough, realistic training. Many people study and hone their combat mind-set skills. Much of this is done through the mental preparation for combat or a violent encounter. While mental preparation is highly important, one must hone the physical attributes to survive a violent altercation of any kind. Both of these subjects are imperative when a threat enters your OODA loop—that is, the decision-making cycle in which you observe, orient, decide, and act.
The techniques taught to me by Mr. Kahn, many of which are illustrated in this book, are highly efficient, effective, and practical. These techniques along with rigorous mental preparation can give you the combat mind-set and skills needed to survive a violent altercation. These techniques are a force multiplier to anyone’s martial arts arsenal. As a military professional and a subject-matter expert in military hand-to-hand combat, it is my opinion that he is an unparalleled teacher and mentor. I would recommend his training to anyone. I recommend Krav Maga Professional Tactics by Mr. David Kahn to anyone serious about self-defense or lifesaving tactics.
—MSgt. (ret.) Ronald E. Jacobs
Ron Jacobs is the former chief instructor of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. His other martial arts credentials include the following:
Black belt, krav maga
Black belt, Japanese ju-jitsu
Kru (master instructor), muay Thai
Brown belt, Brazilian jiu-jitsu