It's the fighting art that the IDF and Israeli police use, and it's being taught to some PDs here in the states now, apparently.

A friend of mine is taking it, and told me to take a look at it. I went out and took the intro class and I've never sweat so much from an hour of doing anything before. I went back the second night and took another beginners class, then the fight class right after that. Last night was a weapons class and then another beginners class.

It's pretty cool because you don't spar for points, you put on protective gear and go at it at about 75% force. The system is based on natural reactions to attacks, and turning those reactions into brutal responses. There are no high kicks like in tae kwon do, and no katas. A lot of low kicks, none above the groin, from kicking distance, a [b]LOT[/b] of punches (I can barely lift my arms after three consecutive days of classes) and elbows and knees.

If you're interested, take a look at [url]www.kravmaga.com[/url]. There's a locator function on the website that will tell you where the nearest classes are to you.

tired Jarhead out.

Sweep, I don't know if this is near you at all, but the website shows a location in Griffin, GA, down in the southwest corner of the state.

Jarhead out.

Sweep, click the link: [url]http://kravmaga.com/Home/Training_Locator/training_locator.html[/url]

This is the info they have posted about the school in Griffin:

Chappell Karate Academy
110 S. 5th St.
Griffin, GA 79410
770-229-5173

Contact: John Chappell

It doesn't look like LEO only to me.

Thank you for posting, Jarhead. I'm always interested in new styles.
Coversix

P.S. I just checked the locator. Tell your instructor that all your friends in WA are pissed since they don't have a single school within two states distance. {grumble}

This post woke me up, and I found a potential studio near the house.  Always wanted to try this style but the commute to L.A. was too long.

Thanks for the info.