360 Defense – Krav Maga

This page focuses on a Krav Maga technique known as the “360 Defense”. This technique is taught to Krav Maga students in order to defend outside attacks (i.e. against a hook punch). The students learn how to defend against attacks within a 360 degree circle and block high, medium and low attacks. Krav Maga students are also often taught to combine a counter attack with the 360 defense. 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 – 360 Defense