Grading
Civilian Ranking and Curriculum
The civilian ranking of the KMG is divided into 18 ranks:
Practitioner 1 to 5
Graduate 1 to 5
Expert 1 to 5
Master 1 to 3
Practitioner (P) level is where the student starts his or her journey as a Krav Maga practitioner. At this stage, the student learns each technique step-by-step and applies the basic concepts and methodologies that they have learned. Practitioner levels include all the foundational strikes used in Krav Maga, defenses against common empty-hand attacks (kicks, punches, chokes, etc.) from standing and on the ground, defenses against simple knife and stick threats and attacks, basic third-party protection and soft (non-violent) solutions. Students also practice the correct decision-making and strategies for basic multiple attacker scenarios.
Graduate (G) level is where the student reaches the "Fighter" stage. They would have successfully demonstrated proper technique and the ability to make good decisions under pressure. The Graduate syllabus builds on the Practitioner syllabus by focusing more on developing fighting skills. At these levels, students are exposed to more challenging and complex situations, based on the fundamental techniques of the Practitioner Levels. Students learn more about advanced strikes and attacking combinations, defenses against various weapon assaults and firearm challenges, different starting positions and readiness, coping with various problem progressions, and intermediate multiple attacker scenarios. All KMG Instructors must be at least G-level to teach.
Expert (E) levels are known as the “Warrior” stage. This means Expert level practitioners can successfully move from one defense to the next without hesitation during unpredictable threats. They can also demonstrate strong skills in fighting tactics. Expert level testing is by invitation only, and has specific requirements apart from testing for each level.
Testing Requirements
In each grading, students must reach a minimum score in order to pass to the next level. (Students who do not pass the first time may choose to re-take the exams at the next grading)
The grading will test students in 4 key areas - technical, tactical, mental and physical.
Your technical ability and understanding of the curriculum will be tested, along with the tactical decisions that you make when faced with different scenarios. Your mental strength and mindset will also be tested. In other words, keep fighting and don’t give up. Lastly it won’t be a test without pushing you to your own physical limits.
Because of the strict training and qualification requirements per rank, we ensure that KMG students have strong self-defense and combat capabilities as they progress. In the end, our goal is not just to award a rank or a certificate, but to ensure that students gain real-world skills and abilities.
KMG Patches, Diplomas and Passports
Our Patches and Diplomas are issued after grading, in accordance with the testing standards of KMG internationally. Patches represent the generally ranks of adult civilian training with KMG (Krav Junior rankings, patches, and diplomas are different from adults).
KMG Passports are also issued to students who rank with us. It is a log book in which information on training and grading can be documented. It shows which club the student belongs to, which courses and qualifications they have taken, which seminars and workshops they have attended, and what their current grade is.
