Empower Yourself with Self Defense
KALAH — Principle, Not Performance
KALAH is not about flashy technique or ever-changing combos. It’s a principle-based system built to achieve the same dependable control in any situation. We train a small number of simple principles — repeated until they become automatic — so you can arrive at the same control position every time: keep the attacker close, control their movement, stop their ability to strike, and create the moment to exit safely.
This is not sport. It is survival. It is about achieving reliable control when rules don’t exist.
Krav Maga Israeli Combat System — The Foundation
Krav Maga Israeli Combat System gives you the fundamentals: striking, movement, falls, escapes and basic weapon awareness. It builds the reflexes, fitness and gross-motor skills that let you react under stress. Krav Maga is where everyone begins — it is varied, practical and empowering. It prepares you physically and mentally to progress further.
How KALAH Is Different
Few principles, deep mastery. Instead of many techniques, we train a few core principles until they become an instinct.
Same result, every time. No matter the place, the attacker, or the surprise, you learn to bring the situation into a controlled position.
Control over chaos. The goal is not to “win a fight” — it is to control the person and the space so you can leave with advantage.
Not entertainment. This work is serious. It demands humility, consistency and the willingness to be uncomfortable.
The Spiritual Edge — Mental Growth & Practice
KALAH is physical training with a spiritual dimension. The practice asks you to shed weaker patterns — ego, fear, avoidance — and replace them with presence, discipline and clarity. We use practical mental tools every class: tactical breathing, focused visualization, guided reflection and stress-inoculation exercises. These methods train the mind to remain calm, make fast choices, and recover after trauma.
Yes — there is rigor, and there are moments of discomfort. But there is also joy, confidence and deep personal growth. The training transforms how you face daily life: less reactivity, more presence, and a steadier ability to act under pressur
Who KALAH Is For
KALAH is for those ready to commit. If you want variety and some fitness oriented training, Krav Maga is an excellent and effective beginning. If you want to go deeper — to master a few principles and live with greater resilience — KALAH is earned through discipline, punctuality and consistent practice.
What is KALAH?
The Kalah System is a reality-based self-protection system. The focus is on the intensity and raw reality within which we face adversity. The training is not comfortable because it is when you are pushed from your comfort zone, that you grow and learn. We deal with the realness of what is required from self-protection to make it effective when implemented..
We aren’t “the best” or “perfect” – that is nonsense! However, we are one of the most realistic self-protection systems to date and our mission is to open individuals to the fact that self-protection isn’t easy to do, or learn.
This program incorporates fight scenarios, role-play, impact training, and training from disadvantage.We intentionally make the training as challenging as possible, including scenarios where individuals may feel trapped, fatigued, or experiencing discomfort such as pain. It's important to note that in KALAH training, participants often face situations where they may lose, emphasizing the need for adaptability, resilience, and learning from setbacks.
KALAH - Self Defense Training
Option 1
Here, we have a 5-day course , running from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
5-Day Course: Covers hand-to-hand combat, knife defense, stick defense.
Join us to become more confident with self defense skills.
5-Days Program
Grab defense (shirt, hand and hair)
Choke/lock defense (front, side, rear, rear head lock, side head lock)
Punch defense (All directions)
Punch defense on the ground
Choke defense on the ground
Knife defense (straight & ice pick)
Knife defense on the ground
Stick defense (all directions)
Note: The course includes all the relevant equipment. Accommodation can be arranged on request if you are travelling from outside Pune.
Option 2
- 10-day training course
- hand-to-hand combat
- knife defence
- gun defence
10-DAY PROGRAM
9:00 am - 1:00 pm daily
Grab defense (shirt, hand and hair)
Choke/lock defense (front, side, rear, rear head lock, side head lock)
Punch defense (All directions)
Punch defense on the ground
Choke defense on the ground
Knife defense (straight & ice pick)
Knife defense on the ground
Stick defense (all directions)
Gun defense
Gun defense on the ground
Note: The course includes all the relevant equipment. Accommodation can be arranged on request if you are travelling from outside Pune.
Personal KALAH Sessions - per hour basis for 4 months
Our training program is designed for individuals seeking focused, one-hour sessions to enhance their self-defense skills. The program emphasizes structured learning, progressive improvement, and a strong commitment to consistent training.
KEY DETAILS
- Session duration: 1 hour.
- Training frequency: twice a week.
- Program duration: 4 months commitment. Enrolled individuals will sign a contract committing to the full 4-month program.
- Topic selection will be determined in collaboration with participants with finalization occurring two weeks prior to the start of the program.
- Evaluation of each participant's current skill level, fitness, and specific goals.
CHOICE OF TOPICS
- Hand to hand Combat: Grab Defense (collar, hand, neck or hair from all directions it coud be one hand or two hands), lock defense (rear, side or guillotine), punch and kick defense, defense against hugs (arms caught or free).
- Ground Fighting- Grab defense from side and mount (choke, collar, hand or hair- one hand /two hands), punch and kick defense, side headlock on the ground, side headlock and punching defense, rear headlock defense.
- Anti-kidnapping- defense against - rear choke, blood choke, windpipe choke, rear headlock and kidnapping situation with and without knife.
- Anti-Rape- defense against between the legs, knife threat defense (horizontal/vertical knife hold) between the legs.
- Knife/Stick defense - both simulation and training standing and on ground.
- Gun defense - both standing and on ground.
NOTE: We recommend participants select three topics for the 4-month program.
Real-World Self-Protection Training with a Focus on Reality and Preparedness
Our training is grounded in the principles of the KALAH system.
KALAH comes from Hebrew and means anti-terror fight.
K = Krav (fight)
L = Lotar (Anti-Terror)
H = Hatkhafa (attack)
A + A = Meant to reflect the Star of David (symbol of Israel).
The KALAH-Combat System is an open and flexible self-protection system. KALAH is not based on rigid processes, but rather on principles. No two attacks are the same, no threat or attack situation follows a strict pattern. No perpetrator/attacker is the same. In order to be able to react flexibly and effectively, we have to train flexibly. We have to train realistically so that we can keep a clear head and react effectively in an exceptional situation. Self-defense is not a game that can be played according to formula and must therefore be taken very seriously.
Our goal is to bind the alleged attacker at close range by explosively defending against a threat situation in order to prevent possible follow-up attacks. The Kalah system not only teaches us the use of effective defensive and close combat techniques. Conflict management behaviors are also trained. Kalah Combat also teaches us to improve our mental and physical condition in order to improve our ability to survive in dangerous situations.
What we do NOT promise:
- in two days you can defend yourself perfectly
- You will be the best
- the whole thing is great fun
“easy going” training - Belts, certificates, patches
The value I provide in my training includes:
- Small group sizes to ensure personalized attention
- Focus on details to enhance skill development
- World-class self-defense drills for practical application
- Pocket-friendly pricing for accessible training
- Matted flooring and dedicated training space for safety and comfort
- Certified and experienced Krav Maga and KALAH Self Protection instructor, also serving as the exclusive representative for KALAH from India.