Harsh? Maybe. Accurate? Definitely. Learn how to throw and take down with power and precision—or keep living in denial.

The Truth Hurts:
Your THROWS ARE GARBAGE

ThrowiNG: From Fantasy to REALITY

Most people overestimate their ability to execute throws and takedowns effectively, and that’s a dangerous delusion. This two-part seminar is designed to expose the truth about your skills and rebuild them from the ground up. You’ll learn proper mechanics, timing, and the key details that make the difference between a failed attempt and a fight-ending throw. No fluff, no ego—just hard-hitting, practical techniques to dominate in close combat. Whether you’re a beginner or think you’re advanced, this seminar will push you to the next level. Step up and get ready to throw like you’ve never thrown before.

  • Israeli Krav Maga Cherry Hill School

    Session 1

    • Sunday, April 6, 2025

    • 12:00-5:00

    Session 2

    • Sunday, May 18, 2025

    • 12:00-5:00

  • Skills

    • Ability to perform a hard front/side/rear fall break

    • Ability to perform a forward roll into a side fall break

    Attire

    • Clean judo or BJJ gi top and pants

    • Belt to close your gi top (krav belt or white belt)

    • No shoes

    • No watches, bracelets, or necklaces

    Second session – attendance at the first session is mandatory

    Hygiene - trimmed (and filed if necessary) nails on hands AND feet

  • Seminar 1 - April 6, 2025

    • Throwing Mechanics

      • Grip

      • Positon

      • Alignment

      • Leverage

      • Off-balancing

    • Throws

      • O Goshi

      • Koshi Guruma

      • Seoi Nage

      • Osoto Gari

      • Osoto Otoshi

    Seminar 2 - May 18, 2025

    • Throws

      • O Ouchi Gari

      • Ko Ouchi Gari

      • Ko Soto Gari

    • No-gi Throwing

      • Gripping Without a Gi

      • Off-Balancing

      • Advantages and Disadvantages

    • Self Defense Applications

  • $100 per session

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 FAQ

  • The gi is required for two reasons:

    • It is a tool to learn how to throw efficiently and effectively, using grip, leverage, and control.

    • It is a training safety device similar to boxing gloves, focus mitts, or a kick shield, and is for the safety and comfort of the person receiving the technique.

  • Safety, period. 

    • Most students do not know how to accept technique applied to them correctly and safely.  There is more friction with sneakers and the mat than barefoot and the mat.  It is safer to accept technique without the excess friction as a novice.

    • We will be using our legs and feet to trap, trip, reap, and hook our opponent.  We want to avoid accidental bumps, bruises, and abrasions caused by the shoes.

    • It is harder to do the techniques with shoes than without.  It’s like trying to tie your shoes with gloves on.  You can do it, but that isn’t how you initially learned.  Is it?

  • Yes, we will apply the throws we learned to no-gi situations in the second seminar.

  • Nope.  Throwing someone without a gi can be done very effectively after learning how to compensate for the lack of grip and leverage the gi offers.  First, learn how the throw works at a basic level then increase the difficulty.  Trust me, you’re probably muscling your no-gi throws.

  • No.  You will be thrown, but the focus will be on the mechanics of the throw: the grip, the setup, the entrance, the off balancing, and the lift.  The throw (fall) only happens after all the other parts are correct.  We should be closer to a 20:1 setup to fall ratio.

  • Buy, beg, borrow, or steal one.  Don can get you one at a discount.  They are available on Amazon or many other online merchants.  You do NOT need an expensive competition rated gi.  A typical gi set (top/bottom/belt) is in the neighborhood of $100+/-.

  • No, they are not meant for throwing. They will rip easily.

  • Yes, please do!

  • No.  I will provide you a list of throws in the curriculum to help you on your krav maga throwing/takedown journey.

  • No. Actually, the less you (think you) know the better.

  • No.

  • Wash the pants with hot water and dry in the dryer on high.  They will fit a pre-schooler in no time.  You should not be tripping over your gi pants.