“Krav Maga is a diverse hand-to-hand combat system developed in Israel. Unlike most martial arts, it is essentially a tactical defense skill. Its philosophy emphasizes threat neutralization, simultaneous defensive and offensive maneuvers, and aggressive endurance in a ‘him-or-me’ context.” Last August 20, the Fraternity presented a Krav Maga clinic as an alternative classroom learning experience (ACLE) for this semester. Resident Brods and guests alike were given a crash course on “Krav” from Krav Maga Philippines (KMP), the only certified Krav entity in the country. Conceptualized by Imrich Sde-Or during the late 40’s for the newly-formed Israeli Defense Forces, Krav is a more practical and in-your-face combat system that could be taught to anyone regardless of age or gender. It was never meant to be a formal sport but rather for actual use in everyday life. In addition, Krav develops a mindset of being aware of the surroundings and thinking on one’s toes. The participants had a blast watching the demonstrations and experiencing Krav first hand as they had a chance to actually put their skills to use during simulations and other exercises. For more information on Krav, you may visit www.kravmaga.ph.