Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science
With over two decades of award-winning combat & street experience, Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph (a.k.a. Dr. Safety) & the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Police statistics show crime has evolved drastically & inevitably finds people who aren't prepared for it. Let's work together, embrace Warrior Mindset & experience proficient in Reflex-Instinct-based Krav Maga Israeli Military Self Defense, Pro-active Combat Science & Psychological Skills like Guerrilla Hit & Run Deception Strategy, Neuro-Behavioral Crisis Management, Threat Perception, Fear Counterinsurgency, Pro-Failure Conversion Technique etc., against Dynamic, Chaotic, & Unpredictable Crime with Known Predators, Unknown Criminals, or Multiple Gangs w/o Weapons.
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Krav Maga Frequently Asked Questions

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Why Krav Maga is best for Girls?

Here are a few points as to why Krav Maga might be a good choice for girls looking to learn self defense:

    Practical and effective: Krav Maga is a practical self defense system that focuses on real-world situations and scenarios. It teaches techniques that are designed to be effective in defending against common attacks and threats.

  • Suitable for all skill levels: Krav Maga training is designed to be accessible to people of all skill levels, including beginners. It can be modified to accommodate different abilities and fitness levels.
  • Emphasizes natural movements: Krav Maga training emphasizes using natural body movements and reactions, making it easier for people to learn and remember the techniques.
  • Focuses on defense and escape: Rather than teaching students to fight or attack, Krav Maga training focuses on defending oneself and finding ways to escape potentially dangerous situations.
  • Can improve overall physical fitness: Krav Maga training can be physically demanding, which can help students improve their overall physical fitness and strength.
  • Can boost confidence and self-esteem: Learning self defense techniques can be empowering and can help boost confidence and self-esteem.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Why Krav Maga is best for Teens?

Krav Maga is a martial art developed by the Israeli Defense Forces that emphasizes practical self-defense. It is designed to teach techniques that are easy to learn and can be applied quickly and effectively in real-world situations. Krav Maga is known for its focus on real-world situations and its practical, efficient techniques, which makes it a good option for teens who want to learn self-defense.

One of the benefits of Krav Maga for teens is that it is designed to be easy to learn and apply. The techniques are simple and straightforward, and they can be mastered quickly with practice. This is important for teens, who may not have as much time or experience as adults to devote to learning martial arts.

In addition, Krav Maga is designed to be effective in real-world situations. It teaches students how to defend themselves against common attacks, such as punches, grabs, and chokes, as well as weapons attacks and multiple attackers. This can be especially important for teens, who may be more vulnerable to attacks and may not have the physical strength or size of an adult.

Finally, Krav Maga classes often place a strong emphasis on mental and emotional preparation for self-defense situations. Students are taught to stay calm and focused under stress, and to use their training to make quick and decisive actions. This can be especially important for teens, who may not have as much life experience and may be more prone to panic or hesitation in a dangerous situation.

Overall, Krav Maga is a good option for teens who want to learn practical self-defense techniques that can be applied quickly and effectively in real-world situations. It is easy to learn and focuses on mental and emotional preparedness as well as physical techniques.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Why Psychological aspects are as important as Self Defense tactics in Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India)

Mental and emotional preparedness is an important aspect of self-defense, as it can help you to stay calm and focused under stress and make quick, decisive actions in a potentially dangerous situation. In addition to learning physical techniques, it is important to also focus on developing the mental and emotional skills needed to effectively defend yourself.

Here are a few reasons why psychological preparedness is important in self-defense:

  • It helps you to stay calm and focused: In a self-defense situation, it is important to be able to think clearly and make good decisions. Staying calm and focused can help you to assess the situation and respond appropriately, rather than panicking or freezing.
  • It can help you to overcome fear: Fear is a natural response to danger, but it can also be a hindrance in a self-defense situation. By learning to control your fear and harness it in a positive way, you can use it to your advantage and increase your chances of defending yourself successfully.
  • It can improve your decision-making skills: Self-defense situations often require quick decision-making, and having the mental and emotional preparedness to make good decisions can be critical.
  • It can help you to stay composed under pressure: Being able to stay composed under pressure is important in any situation, but it is especially important in self-defense situations where you may be physically or emotionally threatened.
  • Overall, mental and emotional preparedness is an important aspect of self-defense and can be just as important as physical techniques in helping you to effectively defend yourself in a dangerous situation.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Why notebook, pen & theory in a self defence class?

Krav Maga has a lot of tactics dealing with various crime situations. Maybe hundred & thousands of them. Why? The vastness of crime not only depends the individualistic aspects of each (good or bad) person but also the various angles, combinations & ambiance based scenario, weapons, number of predators, emotional stimulations, etc., they all are in. It’s impossible to learn every tactic in a life time. On top of that crime modus operandi as well as self-defence, which is based on crime usually become obsolete after few months as usually there is some bright criminal mind which changes the whole game plan.

So a more scientific way is to understand and learn the pattern behind the tactics of either the crime or the self-defence. A new recruit will of course be focused on the technical aspects of each tactic he/she is learning. But once you approach advance capsules, your are able to identify the pattern.

Your notebook & pen are a very important old-school tool to help you itch your tactical knowledge every-time you write down. Plus since under the tiredness & stress of the 1-hour cardio workout prior to Krav Maga class, most of the time the human mind only grasp 1/4 of the knowledge that Guruji Franklin Joseph shares in his combat science and other elements theory classes. In studio classes, we get around 10 minutes every class, whereas it’s covered extensively more in on-line classes. So repeatedly noting down the points, it will help you gather the pieces of information you acquire more constructively in the end.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


I am a girl/boy teen, middle age or old man/woman, can I join Krav Maga?

Definitely, anyone can join Krav Maga self-defence training. Being young or old has little to no effect on your training. Naturally, based on your age, we will design the training module. Krav Maga self-defence tactics are NOT based on size, strength or fitness of the person.

Krav Maga uses human instincts (which every one of you at present have) & combat science to power its tactics. However, the same way, your body will not like a few days of you starting any intense sports activity suddenly, you need to allow 1 to 2 weeks for your body to adjust to Krav Maga way of training.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Do I need big size, strength or perfect fitness to learn Krav Maga?

The size or your body, muscles or lack of it, strength & fitness or lack of it, DOES NOT matter in a crime situation. NO criminal judges you by the six packs or push-ups & then decide to assault him/her. If you have bigger muscles or look strong, you can be brought down by a 3-inch knife or multiple attackers.

Therefore, even if you don’t maintain or have any fitness or size, strength, you can still learn Krav Maga self-defence. However, we include strength training & pain conditioning drills adapted from old school Karate or Muay Thai a few times in your training. See, we take the best of martial arts in our training too.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Do kids or women have special classes?

Yes, they can opt for special on-line classes especially in covering the psychological aspects of combat science & girl/women self-defence. However, tactically speaking, they must physically train with adults or men in a studio training as in reality most of the time, they will have to encounter adults in a crime situation. In a crime situation, kids or women might be intimidated by the size or strength or even the aggression or bad language of the undesirable person.

Along with that elements like fear, chaos, panic, pain, failure, personal insecurity, etc. also create havoc to his/her ability to defend herself successfully. Being exposed to these elements in a secure environment where every negative aspect is explained & converted into a positive learning holistic approach is a must for a realistic approach to kids or woman self-defence.

Krav Maga combat class is not a play ground, and the kids / teen / adults must maintain & observe safety protocols at all times. Ask Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph to share some video of interviews from girls that had trained in his class along with re-explaining the risk factors in the introductory orientation.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Do I need to join gym to get strength or get thin or learn martial arts first to join Krav Maga?

No, you do not need to join any weight training strength programs in a gym or get thin if you are over-weight or learn any martial arts before Krav Maga.

In fact, Krav Maga is designed for normal people that have no experience in any fighting skills. However, you can also go to gym for either strength training or weight reduction along with your Krav Maga training. And yes, you can continue your yoga, salsa or Zumba classes’ along with your Krav Maga training.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Do you teach Martial Arts along with Krav Maga?

No, our specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph only teaches Krav Maga self-defence. According to him, Krav Maga self-defence has a radically different mindset, methodology of training, drills & tactics than martial arts. To be blunt, every rule violated in martial arts is what Krav Maga properly instructs you to learn. Where the limitation or rigidity of martial arts ends, Krav Maga expands from that pivotal point. Nobody can restrict you from learning both.

Krav Maga speciality is to build the instinctive response for a critical crisis emergency or threat. Since, crime first assaults is within 1 to 3 precious seconds, getting confused with Krav Maga tactics or martial arts rules & style might be fatal.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


What should I wear & what diet I should maintain for Krav Maga training?

A Krav Maga uniform T-shirt is compulsory for the qualifying exam that every one has to give at the end of the capsule. T-shirt uniform is also compulsory for senior members after you reach Warrior level 1. Any dark color jogging trousers or gym shorts should be worn at the bottom. Running shoes must be included inside your bag and worn inside the studio to prevent the training area or studio getting dirty from outside dirt & mud.

Every one must include 1 to 2 litres of normal water bottle along with a small towel is important to carry. Purchase a bigger bag to support you carry your protection gears. There is NO change in diet but only on the training days (Sat & Sun), you must include more protein, fibre & carbs and less fat. Click here for a reference chart of protein based food.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Why Krav Maga does not have daily practice? Why it's costlier than martial arts?

Krav Maga was created by the Israeli military to support soldiers learn self-defence in hours before a mission. All the tactics of Krav Maga are based on human instincts thus more than 50% of the tactics, the body & mind is at present used to. Few coordination changes are made in Krav Maga to assist a faster learning process which will take not more than 1 to 3 days to get adapted if practiced for few hours. Nobody enjoys years to invest in learning something that can be done in hours.

More-ever, the time-line of crime first assault is 1 to 3 seconds. We cannot create a complicated stunt that can be executed in less than 3 seconds. These simple instinctive tactics represent a much more realistic approach for real crime Krav Maga self-defence. Remember your first bicycle ride practice. Did it last days or years? And now do you need to relearn if you ride another bicycle?

Martial art movements are mostly designed on unnatural movements thus requiring daily practice. And since it will take months to perfect one un-natural movement, the fee structure is very less to sustain the client for years.

At Krav Maga self defence anyone can learn up to four tactics within a capsule in a day with 5-6 hours of practice. So years of training is reduced to hours or days. Hence, the price is concentrated directly in proportion to the time-line saved and vast knowledge acquired in shorter span of time.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


I would like to invest long time to perfect Krav Maga, is that possible?

Sports, martial arts, etc. need perfection in its players. So they invest years. A cricketer like Sachin cannot execute a perfect straight drive unless he invests years in practising that shot. So whenever he will get a perfect ball which is appropriate for his straight drive, his cricket instincts will take over & deliver the perfect shot. Sadly, in a crime situation, there is no guarantee that they will attack the way he/she has learned in the class! Therefore, all major crime will always be unpredictable unscripted sudden violent assault.

In the initial stages of learning, the Krav Maga practitioner only learns the coordination behind the instinctive tactics. Here some practice of few days are required. However after few months of different capsules or different levels of tactics, he/she starts to discover the pattern behind the creation of every new tactic they have learnt. And since the principle behind each tactic are nearly the same, with slight manipulation, the pattern allows the practitioner to be able to respond to an unpredictable unscripted sudden assault within the time-line of 1 to 3 seconds of the primary assault.

Here in realistic scenario perfection can never be achieved since being human, our instincts are never perfect. But if we are capable to execute at least 90% of what we have learned within few hours/days of practice within the 1 to 3 second initial time-line of the sudden assault, we have done a successful Krav Maga self-defence.

Another issue is the unlimited vast scope of possible attack scenarios. Even if one knife attack scenario is given to five criminals or bad elements, they will do it from five different angles or sequence or techniques. Multiple it with billions of people because we know even good people can do bad things in a bad situation. So we would need a hundred of years to learn every possible combination of ONE assault done by anybody in the world. So, its best to invest the right amount of time in learning the principle behind the tactics & then hopefully create a good one when the time you need it the most. Quality of the time matters in Krav Maga rather than quantity of time.

Will we get injured if we fight in a real crime? Most likely…. as nothing is perfect in real life – neither the attack nor the defence. That why our first advise to any fight, first defuse it & go home. But if we do the even 50% of the self defence, within the first 1 to 3 seconds, our chance of survival are increased more than even 1% against certain death, it still very very effective self-defence. Best way to understand this is to visit our centre, and talk to present members who will attest to this truely remarkable new & scientific methodology of training. Oh by the way, Israeli military & many other special elite units of police & other agencies use Krav Maga & this very concept of training.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Is Krav Maga better than Karate/Kung-fu or Mixed Martial Arts?

Krav Maga is designed for crime which cheats. Martial Arts is a designed to be ethical, rigid in its style, rules, regulations, requires years of training, has officials referees for tournaments, medals, belts, etc. When two martial artists are in combat, they are only testing skill set, and if a artist get hurt, the bout the stopped by the refree.

Criminals aim is to win the combat by cheating as fast as possible using any dirty unethical methods like weapons or multiple attackers, etc. Except of similarity in punch & kick, Krav Maga & Martial Arts are worlds apart in methodology of training, mindset, subject-line and elements utilized along for tactical executions.

Krav Maga teaches you dirty tactics in an insufficient amount of time to counter the cheat abilities of a criminal. If you absolutely have to compare, in a karate or MMA fight tournament, Krav Maga will lose in seconds as it’s cannot follow rules of that art-form. However, if there are no rules of a street fight, well… Krav Maga is in its most appropriate elements of training & has many tactical advantage to succeed.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Is Krav Maga training designed for urban modern street crime?

Promptly let’s start with a few realistic facts of crime – The first fierce assault will typically happen in 1-3 critical seconds. Second, it will always be unpredictable, unethical, totally dependent on situational ambiance & will NOT show any mercy even if you voluntarily surrender. A classic example – Imagine, driving with your family for dinner, you are unpredictably captured in a terror situation of an active shooter invading your car, forcibly holding your mother hostage at the back seat while shooting indiscriminately innocent people or even your or your loved one with a semi-automatic assault rifle.

Even if you realistically are in perfect fitness, maintaining awesome size & strength advantage, an expert in any traditional martial art, your syllabus will rarely deal with an emotional trauma of a mother being held hostage, psychological trauma to nervously watching a bleeding loved one or a physical trauma of your arm or neck being stabbed or shot by a high power rifle designed to immobilise you & an ambiance based situational scenario of being stuck & confined inside a car where no kicks or punches or stunts can be executed that you typically learned for years inside an open space dojo or a studio. Every critical factor in this nightmarish scenario inevitably goes against his/her years of training or he/she has never been exposed to these criminal elements before.

Our Krav Maga self-defence training includes various other elements apart from Krav Maga to powerfully aid you deal with a violent crime or a criminal activity. Everything that is harmful or a foul in martial arts, is most likely a successful tactic in Krav Maga. Every possible second in our training, you are instructed to deal with unpredictable, unethical violent threats that is taking place in an inhospitable ambience where all the odds are most likely against you. Frankly, speaking there is little to no apt comparison between the diverse worlds of Krav Maga and Martial Arts. Martial Arts are best designed for those who typically prefer being trained in a martial arts environment. We are designed purely and only to adequately & effectively deal with modern crime.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


I might or am facing bullies or bad people in my life, can Krav Maga help me defeat them?

NO self-defence whether from Karate, Kung-fu or Krav Maga will work if you blindly get into a crime situation & try to punch / kick your way out of it. Criminals also know that and that’s why they plan & come prepared either psychologically or physically with weapons, etc.

If you’re facing any serious issues with criminals or bad elements, first approach the local authorities or lawyers or NGO to support your case. Krav Maga can help you escape the situation by prevention and avoidance of the threat in the first place and if nothing else works, then maybe help you escape by elimination of the threat by using deadly force. However, violence is never a good answer to violent criminals as they usually have the backup & free time to plan another fatal attack on you with more weapons or more manpower.

Plus, being violent on the street will put you in law & order situation with the law enforcement (police). If you seriously injury someone or kill someone, no matter what is the valid reason, you will have to face serious judicial enquiry & maybe punishment (jail) and invest a lot of money in lawyers, police or medical expenses for that person or yours plus you may even ruin your career by having a permanent criminal record on your resume. In my experience, violence has rarely helped me make my life better, in fact it has been more difficult to face the consequences of hurting someone.

Krav Maga self-defence is not a magic wand to make your problems disappear; it’s a tool, if you use the knowledge of Krav Maga wisely, it helps a lot more in real life. Only for absolutely genuine unpredictable fatal threats, pure violent Krav Maga is the best system to help you survive & escape.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Do I have the risk of injuries in Krav Maga?

Like in any intense sports, possible risk of potential injuries is always present. Please do ask Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph to carefully explain the possible risk factors & safety gears needed to typically prevent these injuries. While training Guruji Franklin Joseph also takes the utmost care while training to prevent any mishaps or possible injuries.

To prevent severe injuries, every one in class must strictly listen and faithfully follow Guruji safety instructions.

Chit-chat or mischievous behaviour with each other during training is strictly prohibited.

All males must adhere to gentlemen behaviour especially when females participants are training with them. If you are the stronger or bigger than your partner especially with ladies/girls, you must decrease your strength or power in your drills or sparring in order to safeguard your partner from serious injuries. Since, you switch every few minutes with different partners, you can increase & descrease your intensity according to your new partners.

Krav Maga class is not an avenue to vent out one’s unreasonable anger or frustrations on each other. Any academy members found endangering the safety of the class, will be expelled promptly from class without any fees refunds.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


If I am injured in class or outside class, do I get extension in my time-line?

A combat class always has a certain risk factor involved in injuries ranging from a sprain, strains to fractures. In the orientation as well in the class, Guruji Franklin Joseph regularly ensures safety is maintained all the time with proper safety gears & discipline in training. Still rare accidents do happen. We accept that reality, the minute we enter a combat zone i.e., training area. Hence, there will be no extension in time-lines or fees refund for any kind of injuries that one get either inside or outside the class. On a funny note, most of my students were actually injured in football more than my class.

There is a positive skill set to learn when dealing with injuries or failures in Krav Maga self-defence training. Let’s imagine you have sprained your right arm. Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph will always recommend you to still attend the class and aim in participating using your left arm and both legs.

The reason is to encourage ‘we never quit mental attitude’ is to deal with a possible street crime in which getting hurt is part of your reality. Guruji Franklin Joseph recalls one time with a 104 fever & an injured leg after pain conditioning, he walked 3 kilometres to & fro from his studio & lied down all day just to observe training of his Krav Maga class. Every second in training, we learn something new, either about ourselves or about our enemy.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Do we need any special gears for protection in training?

Yes, for beginners or new recruits in the Krav Maga training, extension hybrid combat gloves are the most important gear you must have.

For advance training or for people who want to start learning or experience mild low-intensity sparring from the beginning must have head guard, mouth guard, groin guard & other optional protections. Please consult Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph in your orientation & ask in detail about these gears.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


What special elements Guruji Franklin Joseph brings to our Krav Maga training?

Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph has no martial arts background, but he has survived 22-25 years in petty gangs and abusive circumstances of street crime, where he gradually converted his terrible experiences into positive knowledge. He understands how these criminals think & how they utilise elements like fear, chaos, panic, pain, failure, personal insecurity, etc. to execute crime.

Using his experience, he merges Israeli Military Krav Maga self-defence tactics with knowledge of Combat Science, Guerrilla Hit Run Deception strategy, Neurobehavioural Crisis Management, Conflict Situational Awareness, De-escalation Drills along with some aspects of Rapid Action Cognetive Linguistic & Body Language, Criminal Profiling and Crime Psychology, etc., added to his methodology of self-defence training. To many, it might sound useless jargon, but if you really want to properly understand these, simply ask Guruji Franklin Joseph to explain in your free orientation.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


Explain your motto: 'Power is Knowledge - forged in Fear, Pain & Failure'

Criminals know how to exploit because they observe and use the loopholes created by weakness in knowledge or lack of preparation in normal people. If we educate ourselves with how to plug most of the loopholes, then we are better prepared to deal with crime.

Few of the elements used by criminals are fear, pain & failure. Most of us consider these elements as negative if we start believing in these elements.

Once you are training in Krav Maga self-defence, you will learn how to extract information from these so-called negative elements and use them to your advantage to prevent, avoid or even escape the majority of crime threats.

For further questions on your Krav Maga class or group training in school, college or corporate workshops, please call Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph @ +91 988 6769 281 ; Social Entrepreneur, Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science & Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy.


What are major achievement of Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph till now?

Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph is a Social Entrepreneur, Founder and C.E.O. of Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science (I.I.S.T.A.C.T.S.), Dharwad. He has also founded & is Chief Instructor of Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy in Bengaluru, India, Hubballi & Dharwad.

Mr. Franklin Joseph has imparted his training as an Assistant Instructor with National Security Guard (N.S.G.) or Black Cat Commandos. He was also the Senior Krav Maga instructor training the I.P.S. & I.A.S. probationers officers in SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad.

In 2017, his Krav Maga academy was awarded ‘Best Service Excellence award 2017’ by Luxury Travel Magazine, London, United Kingdom.

United States of America Department – O.S.A.C. organization’s Indian Women Safety Report 2014 stating a recommendation -“Franklin Joseph is a good Self Defence instructor that also focuses on psychological empowerment in his workshops.”

He was honorarily awarded a plaque for his commitment towards women entrepreneurship and economic empowerment by Government of Karnataka in ThinkBig 2016 Women Entrepreneurs Convention Exhibition.

Mr Joseph has conducted 400+ Power to Women Self Defence Workshop for Corporate Women from Jaipur, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, India, Chennai, etc.

He has also been invited as guest lecturer on Girl-Child Self Defence in various schools and colleges all over India.

His ‘iTeachiPower.in‘ Girl Empower and Mentor Girls project is in its pilot stage and will soon be implemented with help from school and college students in Karnataka.

Among Franklin Joseph prestigious clients include Government of India Indian Railways, Defence Research Development Organization (D.R.D.O.), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (H.A.L.) and Bangalore Commissioner of Police along with Vanitha Sahayavani NGO.

Mr. Franklin Joseph has been featured in various articles or videos showcasing his goal of a safe world, free of abuse and crime, especially for girl-child and women. Some media names are Times of India, Hindustan Times, Bangalore Mirror, DNA, Deccan Herald, etc., Magazines like Tehelka, 080 Bangalore, Bengaluru, India Pages, LiveMint.com, GlobalPost.com, TimeOut Bengaluru, India, etc., TV shows and News Channels like ZeeTv, CNN-Ibn, NDTV 24×7, TV9 News, Swarna Channel, Aaj Tak, Headlines Today, Times Now, etc.

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Novice Reality Check: Why Krav Maga Orientation Shattered My Perception of Self-Defense
Hi there, this is Harshitha. I walked into the Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense Bengaluru Online orientation as a third-year law student with a legalistic perspective on crime and its effects. To put it mildly, I came away with a good dose of humility. I was shocked and surprised to learn how differently I had always thought about self-defense, particularly for women. Actually attending online orientation was not like any other I had ever taken part in. Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph lived up to his the name; he was honest and had a knack of revealing our blind spots when it came to dangers, threats, and our perceptions of what defines crime. He did this by using interactive examples ...
Strengthening Workforce: The Impact of Corporate Krav Maga Workshops on Productivity and Work-Life Balance
Strengthening Workforce: The Impact of Corporate Krav Maga Workshops on Productivity and Work-Life Balance
To have Krav Maga Self Defense Corporate Workshop for Men or Women in your corporate or institution, please call Specialist Mr. Franklin Joseph @ 9886769281. We have conducted various workshops with PAN India Clients. In the current competitive environment, businesses are always looking for methods to improve employee productivity and well-being. Traditional wellness initiatives, such as gym memberships, have their benefits, but they frequently ignore a major worry for a large number of employees: personal safety. Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Corporate Workshops can provide a distinctive and significant answer in this situation. What is Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India)? Krav Maga is a well-known self-defense method that is both useful and efficient. It was created by the ...
How Small Injuries Make You a Better Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Warrior
How Small Injuries Make You a Better Krav Maga (Bengaluru, India) Warrior
It's true that Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) training is a demanding discipline. You're training your body and mind to respond automatically under adversity and pushing them to new boundaries. And to be honest, there is occasionally a certain amount of damage as a result of that stress or when you deliberately or subconsciously ignore your Guruji Franklin Joseph words of advise. But, consider this, small injuries can be valuable stepping stones in your Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) journey. Not only are they bumps and bruises, but your body is sending you messages that can help you become a better, stronger defender. Take the pain in your knuckles from striking the punching pad, or Makiwara ...
Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Happiest Health Magazine
Happiest Health Magazine – Krav Maga: Effective self-defence system
Read the original article on Happiest Health Website Happiesthealth.com/articles/fitness/krav-maga Written by Athul Krishna This Israeli combat technique prioritises basic, instinctive methods that assist one defend dangerous situations. Re-edited for SEO by Franklin Joseph With quotes from Franklin Joseph - Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Specialist As with any art, self-defense is the main goal of training; nevertheless, throughout time, there has been an evolution. Training for most arts depends on physical performance, form precision, fitness, and regulated competitions. Nonetheless, there are no rules governing engagements, points, or time restrictions in self-defense scenarios. This is the area where Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) specialises. The art of fighting takes a unique history. It was established in Israel as a ...
Divya ~ 'My Training is a Lifeline, to ensure the safety of my family'
Divya ~ ‘My Krav Maga Training is a Lifeline, to ensure the safety of my family’
Divya (Name Changed) Testimonial About her rock - Her Mother Throughout my journey inKrav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India), one constant has been my mother. Since the beginning of my training, she's been my rock, supporting me every step of the way. More than just cheering me on, she's been actively involved in my progress, making sure I eat right because she knows how important nutrition is for physical training. Even with her busy schedule, she always made time to come with me to Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) classes, showing her deep commitment to my development. Despite her own challenges, her dedication never faltered, reminding me of the incredible strength of maternal love and support.Her unwavering encouragement and ...
Franklin Joseph & Sharon Joseph with my Daughter
The Power Behind the Punch: Unsung Heroes, Our Family as Inspirations & Their Support
Read Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Warriors Testimonoals about balancing family and training. I, Specialist Franklin Joseph stands tall in the vibrant metropolis of Bengaluru, India, amongst the chaotic & often violent rhythm of daily life, as a beacon of Empowerment & Self Defense guru via Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) lessons. However, behind every exceptional teacher / specialist is often an unsung hero, and in my case, that hero is my wife, Sharon Alagodi Joseph.There is a certain merit to the old saying, "Behind every great man is a great woman." In my case, such a woman is indisputably my wife, Sharon Alagodi ...
Decoding Danger ~ The 4F Stress Languages in Krav Maga & Everyday Life
Decoding Danger ~ The 4F Stress Languages in Krav Maga & Everyday Life
Have you ever been in an instance where you were out of breath and your heart was racing? Or maybe you've had the urge to run from a stressful situation. These are all typical responses to stress, and you may learn how to interpret these innate urges and deal with them by receiving Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) instruction from Guruji Franklin Joseph, CEO of Indian Institute of Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science. Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) explores the psychological aspects of self-preservation as well as the four primary stress responses, known as the 4Fs : Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn. It is not just about physical self-defense tactics. We may negotiate risky circumstances more skilfully ...
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Strength Vs Stress Ball Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Game Wilson Garden - Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy, Bengaluru, India > Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence practitioners are practising Strength Vs Stress Ball Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Game in Israeli Military Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) system. The session are conducted by Guruji Franklin Joseph, CEO, Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science along with Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Academy, Bengaluru, India. Wire Dodge Anti-Stress Drills Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Wilson Garden - Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy, Bengaluru, India > Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence practitioners are practising Wire Dodge ...
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Krav Maga - Will you like it? Who will hate it? Can anyone learn it?
Krav Maga – Who are we? Will you like it? Who will not like it? Can anyone learn it?
Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Warriors we have become :
  • I have seen normal people transform into warriors : Below is a black-and-white summary of the aspects of Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) that you may or may not find attractive. However, in my more than two decades of experience, I have met thousands of people, many of them have transformed into exceptional warriors, especially when you consider the limitations they began with. Some were blind or had handicap injuries, while others were slender and feeble, heavy or muscular, and so on, but they all have one thing in common: the human desire to achieve the impossible.
  • Warrior Mindset = Get out of your comfort zone : ...
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Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Nutrition Recommendations
Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Nutrition Recommendations
Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) Nutrition Recommendations Jai Hind Warriors, I am Franklin Joseph, CEO, Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science, Dharwad. For Indian clients engaging in Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) intensive training involving around 100 to 500 punches, it's essential to focus on nutrition to support energy levels, muscle repair, and recovery. Naturally, this implies that if you want to continue with your intense high-level athlete training like Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India), you will need to accept some degree of adaptation in your eating habits. Using web, I have researched & compiled this rough guide of pre-workout, during workout, and post-workout nutrition, including supplements like BCAA, Creatine Monohydrate, and Beta-Alanine: Legal Disclaimer: I am a specialist in Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) as well as participating in rigorous weight training, but I am neither a ...
Franklin Joseph - Myths of Self Defense
Franklin Joseph – Myth related to Real Crime & Self Defense
A number of delusions about real criminal behaviour and self-defense exist, which can lead to confusion. It's critical to distinguish reality from fantasy when making judgements for one's own safety. Some popular myths are as follows: Myth: "It won't happen to me" mentality: Reality:A lot of people assume that they are not vulnerable to being victims of crime. Especially since they are of good nature/background i.e., they do not go out drinking in bars or go looking for criminal elements etc. This kind of thinking might result in neglect and lack of readiness. People might take proactive measures for their safety when they are aware that they may be a target. Myth: Martial Arts tricks can help me fight Criminals: ...
Franklin Joseph - Why we train differently?
Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) – Why we train differently?
Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self-defense training stands out from many other self-defense methods because it emphasizes usefulness, potency, and adaptability to different situations. Real crimes occur in a split second, with little to no notice, and are completely unpredictable, with the majority of the assault strategy being unexpected and not included in the curriculum of any training. We firmly believe that in order to prepare people for highly challenging situations, psychological elements must be added to Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) technical training in order to deal with such an unimaginable circumstance. Read this also - Myths surrounding Real Life Crime & Self Defense Some of the ways that Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) ...

About Specialist Franklin Joseph

Franklin Joseph
FRANKLIN JOSEPH
Social Entrepreneur, C.E.O. & Specialist
Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis & Combat Tactical Science
In the realm of self-defense, there are very few individuals who possess a comprehensive understanding of combat science and Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) tactics like Guruji Franklin Joseph. With over two decades of specialist knowledge in Israeli military Krav Maga self-defense, he stands as a remarkable authority in this field. Throughout his journey, Guruji Franklin Joseph has immersed himself in the teachings and principles of Krav Maga Self Defence, honing his expertise under the guidance of notable national & international Krav Maga Self Defence instructors. He has relentlessly attempted to go beyond the technical aspects of Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India), embracing an innumerable amount of time of research and analysis concerning various crime scenarios, victim case studies, feedback from participants from his workshops, regular academy members, etc.
A Specialist Beyond Compare
What truly renders Guruji Franklin Joseph unique, is his unwavering commitment to learning new skills both psycholigical & tactical and constantly evolving his knowledge of the self-defense sector. He is aware that real mastery demands a never-ending desire to learn and experiment, especially when it comes to boosting the potency of Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) methods. This way of thinking as a warrior, has allowed him to offer invaluable advice and insights to anyone looking to improve their self-defense abilities. With Guruji Franklin Joseph, you're not merely picking up skills; rather, you're starting a journey of self-determination that will give you the mental, physical, and tactical strength to face any challenge in real life.
  • Reliable Mentor : A Unique, Intense and Different Tactical Training Methodology in Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) for Men, Women & Kids.
  • Uncompromising Teacher : Focuses on more robust psychological foundations in empowering individuals.
  • Passionate Ambassador : Championing self-defense as Wellness Education, especially for Women, School / College Girls, & Children.
A Two-Decade Achievement Legacy
Guruji Franklin Joseph has become widely recognized in the community at large for his several special psychological skill sets and his unwavering dedication to teaching people excellent Krav Maga Israeli Military Self Defense skills. Guruji Franklin Joseph commitment to his craft is evident not just through his extensive training but also in his very unorthodox teaching methodology with includes both psychological & tactical training. Over two decades, he has trained a diverse range of individuals, including security professionals, intelligence agents, military personals, law enforcement officers, enlisted specialists, such as doctors, attorneys, & surgeons etc., corporate men & women, school or college youth etc., emphasizing the universal applicability of Krav Maga Self Defense (Bengaluru, India) & additional Psychological Skills as a effective self-defense system.
Among Guruji Franklin Joseph most notable triumphs are :
  • Internationally Accredited Educator (Israel).
  • Specialist in Krav Maga Israeli Military Self Defense.
  • Specialist in Women’s / Children’s Psychological Empowerment & Safety Skills.
  • Around two decades (20+ years) of professional expertise in Self Defense Industry.
  • Social Entrepreneur / Founder & C.E.O. – Indian Institute of Strategic Threat-Intelligence Analysis and Combat Tactical Science, Dharwad.
  • Was Assistance Instructor for N.S.G (Black Cat) Anti-Terrorist Commandos in Manesar, Haryana.
  • Was Senior Instructor for I.P.S., I.A.S. & I.R.S. Probationary Officers in SVPNPA, Hyderabad.
  • Awarded for “Best Service” by Luxury Travel Magazine, United Kingdom, London.
  • Recommended Franklin Joseph as “Instructor who focuses on both Psychological & Tactical Training” by Overseas Security Advisory Council, an U.S. Department of State’s Women Safety Report in 2014.
  • Conducted 2 decades of PAN India Corporate Men/Women Safety & Self Defense Workshops.
  • Incorporating in training – Psychological & Tactical elements like Pro-active Combat Science, Guerrilla Hit & Run Deception Strategy, Neuro-Behavioral Crisis Management, Warrior Mindset, Fear Counterinsurgency, Pro-Failure Conversion Technique, Psychological Anti-Stress Conditioning, Critical Decision Life Safety Skills, Pressure Methodology, Pre-Conflict Situational Awareness, Post-Battle Quick Response, Stealth & Evasive Tactics, Emotional & Critical Balance, Verbal Modulation Instructions, Violence De-Escalation Techniques, Crime Radar Deterrence Manoeuvre, Criminal Profiling, Rope & Hammer Combat Fitness, Tyre Bone Rugged Drills, Body & Mind Pain Conditioning, Decrypting Pre-Crime Sequence, Battle Strength Training etc.
  • Guest Lecturer in several educational universities notably National Institute of Technology (NIT) – Tiruchirappalli, Indian Institute of Management Business (IIM) – Bengaluru, India, Indian Institute of Management Business (IIM) – Tiruchirappalli, SRM Institute of Science and Technology – Chennai, Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management – Bengaluru, India, Mithibai College – Mumbai, Mount Carmel College – Bengaluru, India, SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce – Mumbai, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology- Mumbai, Kristu Jayanti College – Bengaluru, India, Christ University – Bengaluru, India & Jain University – Bengaluru, India etc. [ Click here Franklin Joseph Clients List ]
  • Commemorative plaque given by Karnataka Government’s ThinkBig 2016 Women Entrepreneurs Convention Exhibition.
  • Executed workshops for Government agencies like Defence Research Development Organization (D.R.D.O.), Israel Consulate General of South India, Indian Railways, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Commissioner of Police Bengaluru, India, Commissioner of Police Hubballi Dharwad etc. [ Click here Franklin Joseph Clients List ]
  • Corporate Clients include Google, Amazon, Yahoo, ITC Gardenia, TATA Interactive Systems, Infosys, Wipro, NASSCOM, Harman, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Titan, Times of India, HP, Total, General Electric (GE), Logica, APC, Accenture, Goldman Sacs, DELL, CISCO, Syngene, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Firstsource, 3M, Huawei, ESKO, Citrix, Arvind Mills, Karnataka Congress, Standard Chartered, Karle Builders, Fujitsu, IBIS Hotel etc. [ Click here Franklin Joseph Clients List ]
  • Interviews broadcasted in radio stations like All India Radio, 93.5 FM etc.
  • Highlighted Articles in Newspapers like Hindustan Times, Times of India, Bangalore Mirror, DNA, Deccan Herald, Deccan Chronicle, The New Indian Express etc.
  • Featured Articles in Magazines like Tehelka, LiveMint, TimeOut Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India Pages, 080 Bengaluru, India, Global Post etc.
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