A Smartphone As a Kravist’s Weapon
I was contacted by a former Krav Maga student a few years ago. She had been traveling abroad and was confronted by a dangerous situation in the subway system. While getting onto the train, she noticed 3 men following her. She wisely moved from populated car to car but they continued pursuit. I am proud to say that this kravist had the presence of mind to take out her smartphone and immediately and overtly start taking their picture. Once they saw this they immediately fled the car. This is perfect Krav Maga. No force was used, yet the threat was averted through smart thinking under duress.
It is important to remember that predators want to succeed quickly, with minimal to no resistance and with little to no chance of being caught. This kravist understood this. She was evasive, stayed in crowded areas of the train and immediately started taking their picture as a means of ensuring they knew they would be seen and ultimately caught. Bravo!
