# Press Article > Bengaluru Pages Magazine : Arm Yourself > **Expert:** Franklin Joseph | **Published:** 2008-01-16 | **Last Modified:** 2026-08-12 | **Source:** https://kravmagaselfdefensebengaluru.in/krav-maga-bengaluru-press-release/bengaluru-pages-magazine-arm-yourself.html ## AI Overview Bengaluru Pages Magazine Article re-written by Safety Guruji Franklin Joseph The Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Combat Academy in Bengaluru and Dharwad was created by Safety Guruji Franklin Joseph, a Social Entrepreneur who also holds the position of Chief Instructor and conducts Corporate Self Defence & CSR School College Girls Workshop sessions along with Specialised Krav Maga... ## Quick Answer (TL;DR) Bengaluru Pages Magazine Article re-written by Safety Guruji Franklin Joseph The Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Combat Academy in Bengaluru and Dharwad was created by Safety Guruji Franklin Joseph, a Social Entrepreneur who also holds the position of Chief Instructor and conducts Corporate Self Defence & CSR School College Girls Workshop sessions along with Specialised Krav Maga... **Topics:** Analysis, anti-kidnapping, anti-kidnapping techniques, Bangalore, Bengaluru Pages, Bengaluru Pages Magazine, Bengaluru, India, certification, Chief Instructor, children's sessions, combat, Combat Tactical Science, contact combat, defense, dharwad, dr. safety, Empowerment, Founder, Franklin Joseph, Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense Combat Academy, Gokul Residency, gun, gun safety, Guruji Franklin Joseph, Haganah, IKMF-India, Imi Lichtenfeld, independence, India, Indian Institute, Indian Institute Of Strategic Threat Intelligence Analysis And Combat Tactical Science, Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence, international krav maga federation, Israeli combat, Karnataka, knife, knife safety, krav maga, Krav Maga Bangalore, Krav Maga Bangalore Press Article, Krav Maga Bengaluru, India, Krav Maga Press Article, Krav Maga Press Release, Krav Maga Self Defense Academy, Madhavi Gosukonda, magazine, Mathikere, newspaper, Ottilie, personal protection, Press, Press Article, Press Release, professional guards, Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph, Science, self defence, self defense, Self Defense Press Article, Self Defense Press Release, self-assurance, self-confidence, SEO, social entrepreneur, specialist, Strategic, Tactical, terror, Threat, training courses, Vikram Kapoor, VIPs, Wilson Garden, women self defence ## Full Content # Press Article > Bengaluru Pages Magazine : Arm Yourself ## Bengaluru Pages Magazine Article re-written by Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph The Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Combat Academy in Bengaluru and Dharwad was created by Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph, a Social Entrepreneur who also holds the position of Chief Instructor and conducts Corporate Self Defence & CSR School College Girls Workshop sessions along with Specialised Krav Maga Private Fast-Track programs with syllabus mixing Krav Maga Self Defence with Psychological skills like like Analytical Strategy, Combat Science, Crime Psychology etc.. In addition, Guruji Franklin Joseph who is also known as 'Dr. Safety' serves as the CEO of the Indian Institute of Strategic Threat Intelligence Analysis and Combat Tactical Science. Press Release Article of Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Combat Academy (Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) Jan 16th, 2008 As you are walking down the street, someone suddenly approaches you, grabs your throat, and points a gun at you. You don't know what's going on and are shocked. The criminal has the upper hand because it appears as though the brain is shutting down. This is a common crime scene, and the criminal escapes because the victim becomes immobilised due to terror. Learning how to protect yourself makes sense, since fellow citizens these days don't appear to be willing to help out and the police always seem to be as far away as possible. Learning the Israeli combat and self-defence method, Krav Maga Self Defence (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India), is one way to prepare oneself for a possible attack.The term "Krav Maga" refers to "contact combat," and this style of fighting has an advantage over other traditional fighting styles since it has been tailored to the needs of the modern world. It was created by Imi Lichtenfeld in the 1930s to combat the Nazi militia. He taught this hand-to-hand fighting technique to the Jewish underground army, the Haganah, so they could match German technology. Later, in Israel, Lichtenfeld improved this fighting style. Civilians are taught a kinder version of this so they can defend themselves. The Israeli Ministry of Defense recognises the International Krav Maga Federation as the organisation in charge of regulating Krav Maga. Vikram Kapoor, the chief director of IKMF-India, introduced it to the country, stating that "personal protection is not an option, it's a responsibility." Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph, a ex-IKMF instructor in Bangalore now CEO of Indian Institute of Strategic Threat Intelligence Analysis and Combat Tactical Science, Bengaluru, states, "It is intended for individuals who lack years of training and require quick and efficient results. Here, we strengthen our natural defense mechanisms against real-world scenarios." He goes on to say that it's a clever option for intelligent people who can modify their training to different attacks. Krav Maga Self Defence (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) is always evolving and provides the self-assurance to retaliate with an effective strategy. In addition to teaching basic Krav Maga Self Defence in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, these programs seem to boost Krav Maga Bengaluru practitioners' self-assurance in general when they feel empowered. The Krav Maga Bengaluru practitioners practice strength exercises, attacks, and defenses in addition to warm-ups. Student Ottilie reports feeling more self-assured and capable of going out on her own. Gokul Residency, next to Mathikere, was the previous location of Krav Maga Self Defence (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) classes, now its held in Wilson Garden. Children's sessions begin in January of this year and cost Rs 500 per month. Teachers will cover gun and knife safety, as well as anti-kidnapping techniques. Increased independence and self-confidence are more advantages. In order to obtain their Krav Maga Self Defence (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) certification, the facility also instructs other experts working in defense institutions. Those interested in becoming professional guards for VIPs can enrol in additional specialised training courses. Contact Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph, CEO & Chief Instructor of Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Combat Academy in Bengaluru and Dharwad at [+91 988 6769 281](tel:+917483520836) to register. Madhavi Gosukonda --- ### CITATION & PROVENANCE *Source URL: https://kravmagaselfdefensebengaluru.in/krav-maga-bengaluru-press-release/bengaluru-pages-magazine-arm-yourself.html* *Primary Expert: Specialist Franklin Joseph - Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense Bengaluru* *Contact: +917483520836 | info@kravmagaselfdefensebengaluru.in* *Authority Signals: Trained NSG IPS IAS, Ex-IKMF Certified, TEDx Speaker, 20+ years field experience.*