Not many people know this, but krav maga is hebrew for "powerful kick to the groin." No, really, Krav Maga is a close combat system developed for the Israeli defense force, and has since become very popular as a method of self defense and powerful attacks. It is also one HELL of a workout. A friend of mine had been training krav maga in san fransisco, and I had been meaning to check them out here. Luckily, I ran into one of the instructors at a kickboxing workshop, and I signed up for one of their free intro seminars. I have since been going a little over a month and have had 4 of my friends sign up for classes. The staff is friendly, cater to all fitness levels, and can modify workouts in case of injury or medical conditions, and the facility itself is clean and a very positive environment. It is an incredible workout, as I mentioned, and I am learning some great self defense skills, which, let's face it, certainly don't hurt living in a city. American krav maga focuses on hand to hand first, but they have great methods to defend against weapons such as guns, knives, et cetera. Knowing krav maga could definitely save your life or the life of someone else, and you will be a healthier, happier person too! KRAV MAGA ROCKS!