Defense Against Punches When Mounted – Krav Maga

This page focuses on Krav Maga techniques that are used to defend against punches when mounted (or when an attacker is on top of the martial artist). This is a defense used when a person has been knocked or thrown to the ground. Krav Maga schools also often teach Krav Maga students how to safely get up from the ground while under attack. For information on other Krav Maga techniques (i.e. kicks, punches and grappling), please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Krav Maga Techniques section.

These pages are meant to reinforce and supplement what you have learned in your Krav Maga classes. To properly understand these techniques, you need to learn them from a Krav Maga instructor who can give an in-depth explanation of the technique, correct your mistakes and detail how the technique should be utilized. Moreover, be aware that there are a variety of Krav Maga schools and associations so martial arts students might learn variations to these techniques.

All martial arts techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques and training should be used safely and responsibly.

Krav Maga – Defenses Against Punches When Mounted