Master the Art of Self-Defense: Krav Maga Masterclass with Moti Horenstein

Moti Horenstein discusses self-defense concepts and conducts a master class demonstrating how to use Krav Maga for self-defense in various situations.

Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art. Developed for the Israel Defense Forces. It is built for self defense situations and uses simple but effective techniques. Weapons training is also a big part of the practice students will often train offensive and defensive knife and gun techniques and tactics.

Grandmaster Moti Horenstein, born and raised in Israel, discovered his passion for martial arts at a young age. Beginning with judo at the age of 5, he found discipline, balance, and confidence through the sport. His father later enrolled him in Hisardut, a training system combining judo, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and Krav-Maga, under the guidance of Dr. Dennis Hanover. Dr. Hanover's influence and strict training prepared Grandmaster Moti for his service in the Israeli Defense Forces, where he served in the Airborne Special Forces and commando divisions. His army experience, including fighting in the Lebanon War, left a lasting impact on him, shaping his mindset and survival skills. Continuing his martial arts journey, Grandmaster Moti achieved notable titles and championships in different styles, including becoming a world champion kickboxer. He also holds a ninth-degree Black Belt in Hisardut Krav-Maga and a Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 1992, he established the Survival Center, which later expanded to three locations, where he shared his knowledge and expertise through teaching seminars to various organizations. Grandmaster Moti's commitment to constant growth and development drives him to provide his students with the best techniques in the Survival Hisardut System. Additionally, he holds the distinction of being the first Israeli UFC fighter.

[billyscott]

Moti is a great guy that I met in Japan in the 90s he knows his stuff very respectful guy Im glad I had opportunities to meet such knowledgeable people.

[Cletus_the_Elder]

He instructs in the implications of simple movements, in context. I love this kind of instruction. It has the best chance of being employed in real life situations, because it is simple and grounded. The expert will be able hang more onto these techniques and use them more efficiently, but the novice will be able to incorporate the mindset and the basis for the movements.

[Piergiu]

Moti is a warrior and a great teacher. Best of the best...

[michaelsedzikowski]

My friend, I teach my clients self-defense, and MMA also Ihave13 years of experience with street fights as I am on frontline in dangerous places. Just one free piece of advice: when you strike elbow, your shoulder should be higher to cover your jaw. Also, your forearm should go on your own face level. This will protect your face from the counterattack in case you miss or your opponent is quicker.

[kevinjohnson]

My man Moti! Miss him, trained together for a long time.

[bqvideo]

In the late 90s, I videotaped a Vale Tudo match between Moti and Patrick Smith in Denver. Moti won fairly easily. He is "the real deal".

[johncollinowensy]

When I was learning martial arts, I once said that in a real life situation you’re not going to greet your attacker. My instructor told me that the reason we do greetings and stuff is to gain the moral high ground. To prove that you’re “better” than the one attacking you. Basically like getting on a high horse. Doing that just puts you on a higher level than them. Of course, there are times when you won’t be able to, such as if you’re ambushed and you don’t have time to think, but for the most part, I find it very true.
Sometimes street kids would pick a fight with me (because I’m well dressed so they assume I’m rich and try to extort money, I assume) and instead of answering their provocations, I just reply with hello/good day to you. Need anything from me?
Not only did it make me feel, well, “higher” than them, it also let me buy time and watch their reactions. Once you look at them and how they react to the greeting, you can kind of tell what kind of people they are. Maybe they’ll look confused because you’re not cowering, or maybe they greet back too, or maybe they’ll just go straight for the beat down. It tells you on whether or not they’re confident in themselves, or if they know what they’re doing, or if they just want a fight.
And if they reciprocate and it doesn’t look like they want a fight, maybe you can resolve it diplomatically. Once they just wanted my money for some food or medicines. I gave them some cash and told them to buy some stuff for me and them at a nearby store. When they did that, I paid them with some more cash and told them good job, thanks.
I mean, I might as well teach them how to properly work for their cash… right?
Communication skills. How else did humanity become what it is today?

[MrGuitarman]

Awareness, awareness awareness. Good training

[johnasti]

Very impressive Moti. I'd love to study with you, excellent teaching. Bravo!!!

[austinchoi]

The highest law in physics is energy efficientcy which is minimum movement and maximum result. A great 👍 👌 lesson in self defense.

[brencans]

🤝🙏Realy thank You very much!!! I know basic of kickbox, Judo, Sambo, Jiu Jitsu, but Your things I will teach my kids... I didn't know Your basic before...🙃🤝

[Nautilus]

What opponent strides toward you with their arms by their sides? 6:50 for example… your opponent bites YOUR ear off, or worse… attacks an artery or vein.

[AnthonyD]

I would love to train with you. Just watching the videos gives you a little bit more knowledge. Knowledge never hurts.

[jamesdanaher]

GREAT advice, very real and aware of the legal stuff .thanks

[satyakamjohakimpatel]

Very simple but very effective. Thank you Sensei🙏

[Moshe]

Took Krav for years in Texas abs that was one of the ONLY thing i miss about that cursed state. Love Krav and can't find a class anywhere close to me that's an actual good instructor as this

[manuelhynesjavier]

One day this info could save my life.🤠

[rhmagalhaes]

My Sensei. Cheers from Christopher, now a Karate Black Belt. We miss your dojo and teachings.

[r.mercado]

Outstanding! Where are you located? Semper Fi

[goodknight]

For very well explained. Looks easy, but it's different when your andrenaline takes over...