Kapap Combat Concepts: Martial Arts of the Israeli Special Forces

The fundamental aspects of Kapap, the martial arts system developed and utilized by Israeli special forces, are detailed in this handy manual. The defensive tactics, hand-to-hand combat moves, and self-defense methods that compose Kapap are all detailed, with special sections covering striking, grappling, pressure points, and weapon defense. Instructions are also provided for incorporating basic Kapap training methods and techniques into preexisting workout routines.

Avi Nardia spent 24 years of reserve service in the Israeli Defense Forces and earned the rank of major. He has taught martial arts to police agencies and military groups all over the world and operates the Avi Nardia Academy for martial arts. Albert Timen is a former member of the undercover counterintelligence unit within the Israel Defense Forces with 18 years of operational experience. He has trained numerous special units in close-quarters battle instruction.