Has anyone done krav maga? If so do you like it?

Question

I tried it for a week and I'm sooo sore!

Answer 1

for the other person who asked what this is : Krav Maga (Hebrew: "contact combat") is a self-defense and military hand-to-hand combat system developed in Israel. I have never tried this, but it was interesting to read about it.

I can only imagine how sore you must feel. If you can get a professional massage you would really help work out the soreness and stiffness. That's the best treatment.

Take a hot bath with 2c. of dissolved Epsom salts. Soak for 30 minutes. The Epsom salts will help eliminate the lactic acid that forms on the muscles from over exertion.

Massage an analgesic cream into the sore muscles. I find the best cream for pain is “Blue Emu,” You can read more about this cream at http://www.blue-emu.com/

Dehydration can cause severe pain in the muscles. I recommend you drink purified water mixed with mineral water 50/50. This will replace the minerals that are exiting your body continuously.

I suggest that adults and children drink 40 ounces of water per 100 pounds of body weight every day. Realize that exercise, ambient temperature, and state of health affect the water needs of your body. One tip for athletes: it is healthier to drink a sports drink or water than fruit juice, soda, coffee, or milk during competition or active training periods.

500mg of calcium and magnesium can help with diminishing the pain.

Answer 2

what is it? sounds painful.....ouch!