What is Commando Krav Maga?

Commando Krav Maga is the Krav Maga system as devised by Moni Aizik. The System was officially born in 1973.Commando Krav Maga, aka CKM, is considered by many experts to be the most devastating fighting system in the world. In CKM, you’ll learn to defeat attackers (even multiple attackers) armed with knives, guns, bottles, sticks, baseball bats etc. Additionally, you’ll learn how to debilitate your opponent immediately irrespective of his size, training background or experience level. Most importantly, you’ll see immediate results. SG Pro – Fight Community sits down with Instructor Lim Beng Kit, the Director for Commando Krav Maga Singapore and also the highest ranking Commando Krav Maga instructor in Asia and Australasia region.

SG Pro: Thank you for finding the time to join us for this interview, Beng Kit!

Beng Kit: It is my pleasure to have you guys for this interview.

SG Pro: Beng Kit, first of, tell us the differences between Krav Maga and Commando Krav Maga.

Beng Kit: The term Krav Maga in Hebrew is usually translated as “contact Combat”. The word Maga means ‘contact’ and the word Krav means ‘fight’. The prefix “Commando” is used to signify that this is the Krav Maga system which is used by Israel Special Forces Sayeret. Commando Krav Maga is a modern and evolved reality based fighting system. CKM practice engaged, create maximum damage and disengaged quickly. Spending to much time in “contact” with an attackers will increase the chance of fighting them in different dimension where it may have been possible to escape unharmed.

SG Pro: So is CKM an offshoot of Krav Maga?

Beng Kit: Yes, CKM techniques evolved and continue to be tested for it’s effectiveness. The techniques has to be simple, effective and easy to be executed under stress.

SG Pro: Is Commando Krav Maga Singapore the first school in Singapore to teach authentic Krav Maga techniques?

Beng Kit: Yes. CKM Singapore is the first to teach Commando Krav Maga techniques in Singapore and the only school to teach Commando Krav Maga techniques in Asia.

SG Pro: Beng Kit, do you see CKM having a surge in of interest in Singapore? Afterall of late, martial arts seems to be on the rise, with the media covering Muay Thai, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA.

Beng Kit: CKM is growing rapidly in Singapore and around the world. CKM is taught to Military, Police, Security Officers and Civilians in Singapore.

SG Pro: Tell us bout the courses you have at Commando Krav Maga Singapore.

Beng Kit: The courses that I provide is as followed; pre and post conflict techniques,hand to hand combat,pressure and weakness points,joint attacks,understanding of weapons,psychology of weapons confrontation,gun disarming,edged weapons defense,impact weapons defense,Israel ground survival,improvised weapons, defense against multiple attackers, mental and physical training. Special tailored courses like Children CKM, Women CKM Self Defense, CKM Bootcamp for children or Adult.

SG Pro: How effective is Commando Krav Maga say against someone who knows BJJ or Muay Thai?

Beng Kit: Commando Krav Maga covers all aspects of Self Defense and it is an evolved system that teaches all kind of confrontations in a reality based training. All fighting system and martial arts have their advantages; BJJ with their grappling and Muay Thai with their striking techniques.

SG Pro: What can practitioners gain out of Commando Krav Maga?
Beng Kit: Practitioners of CKM will have the opportunity to learn the most evolved and modern tactics and techniques, develop mental and physical toughness, physical conditioning exercises to help to improve your health and performance, build self confidence, increase street awareness and conflict prevention methods, and most importantly to learn the most devastating fighting system to save your life or the life of your loved ones.

SG Pro: Picture this scenario; there is a martial arts convention and there is a potential student who is not sure whether to take up Muay Thai, BJJ or CKM. How will you promote CKM to him?

Beng Kit: Simple, effective and easy to learn. In this hectic lifestyle, everyone wants to learn self defense in the shortest time possible, they want to be able to use it instantly and not taking years and years to learn self defense.

SG Pro: Beng Kit, tell us what plans you have for CKM and how you intend to take things to the next level?

Beng Kit: I am looking at the big picture, collaborating with CKM Instructor in Australia and promoting CKM at international level in Asia Pacific region.

SG Pro: One of our featured gym is Kapap, which also offers training in Krav Maga. With Commando Krav Maga Singapore, Kapap and FightWorkAsia offering Krav Maga training, would you say that the art Krav Maga is on the rise here in the Singapore and how would Krav Maga ultimately affect the martial art landscape here?

Beng Kit: I know the Kapap instructor as he attended our CKM seminar and being awarded Self Improvement Certificate of Commando Krav Maga. Krav Maga popularity is on the rise as it is an effective fighting system. Krav Maga has been taught to Military, Police, Security Officers and civilian as soon as it landed our shore. It grow rapidly and the demand is always there.

SG Pro: You mention that Commando Krav Maga Singapore is also distributor for Zebra Mats and Macho Martial Arts Products. So how did this alliance came about and how can our readers purchase any of these should they need it?

Beng Kit: I purchased the Zebra mats and Macho products for my gym. With this, we are also getting the distributorship for their products. Those who are interested in purchasing the products can contact me for more details.

SG Pro: Beng Kit, tell us more about yourself. We know you are the Director for Commando Krav Maga Singapore and also the highest ranking Commando Krav Maga instructor in Asia and Australasia region but that’s it. Anything you can share with us about yourself?

Beng Kit: I started learning Martial Art and Self Defense techniques from my father, Mr. Lim Eng Choon at the age of 7. In my quest to the path of the warrior, I train Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do from Grandmaster Sunny Tan Sar Bee, Grandmaster Jurg Ziegler, Grandmaster Andy Yuen; Bujinkan Dojo Ninjutsu with Shidoshi Wayne L. Roy, Michael Brinkmann and Justin Olby; Kombatan Arnis with Grandmaster Jurg Ziegler and Grandmaster Andy Elliot; Commando Krav maga with Moni Aizik; Krav Maga with Albert Merlo and Russian Martial Art of Systema with Adam Vounoridis. I am also a qualified Martial Arts Coach and First Aider, received my Cert III in Martial Arts Coaching from International College of Kenshusei, Australia.

SG Pro: What do you do in your spare time? You can’t be training Krav Maga 24/7 could you?

Beng Kit: I am a full time CKM Instructor in Security companies, Oneberry Concierge, Oneberry Technology and Evtec Management that provide security solution and manpower. Most of my time is dedicated to teaching and promoting Commando Krav Maga but during my free time, I will spend my time with my son, Joshua Lim.

SG Pro: If you weren’t in CKM, what will you be doing?

Beng Kit: I will be teaching Bujinkan Dojo Ninjutsu, Flying Eagle Hap Ki Do, Ji Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do and Kombatan Arnis.

SG Pro: Any parting words for our readers?

Beng Kit: Every Martial Arts and Fighting Systems have their distinctive advantages if used effectively. The convenience and knowing what you learn is more important than the style you choose. Being the best fighter is not just mastering every move from any one art, rather it is mastering the mind. The best is to read and gather as much information as you can about various styles and choose the one that suit your needs.

SG Pro: Thank you for your precious time, Beng Kit and we look forward to seeing the rise of Krav Maga in Singapore!

Beng Kit: Thank you guys, cheers!

*SG Pro – Fight Community would like to thank Mr Lim Beng Kit for finding time to do this interview with us.

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