HAGANAH techniques utilize a body’s natural movements when being attacked and incorporates those moves into the defense so the counter to the attack is easier & quicker to learn. HAGANAH techniques have been "battle tested" in actual warfare and are currently being used by the Israeli Military, Police & Special Forces. The classes will teach students the technicalities involved in hand-to-hand & weapons defenses.
All Haganah techniques are broken down very slowly and in sequential steps so that anybody, regardless of previous skills, can master these techniques. Click here to contact us or call us at 512-918-9999.
The Weapons Defenses will teach students how to defend against a gun or knife threat and/or knife attack. The hand-to-hand techniques will teach students how to defend against grabs, chokes, bear hugs, punches, headlocks and more. Knife: Students will learn how to defend against angled attacks, stabs and hostage style knife threats.
Gun: Students will learn defenses against a gun being pointed to the head and body from a variety of angles and approaches and how to defend against being held hostage style from various angles of attack. The offensive techniques which follow the defenses against the attack to enable students to be in a dominant position so that the student determines the outcome of the attack. Open hand offensive techniques include Punches, Kicks, Elbows, Knees and more. Haganah gives students a specific path to end their attack. Additionally, Students will learn when & how to Restrain, Incapacitate or Terminate the assailant depending on the dynamics of the attack.
Our Instructors are trained & certified by The International Haganah Federation.
Never feel intimidated again. Never fear going places alone again. We will teach students the skills and build the confidence to prepare them for street attacks.
Required Gear for Haganah Classes
Classes are for adults’ ages 18+
ASD Instructors are CPR-certified by the American Heart Association.