Books By Gershon Ben Keren
Krav Maga: Real World Solutions To Real World Violence
Krav Maga – Real World Solutions to Real World Violence by Gershon Ben Keren presents a practical and experience-driven approach to self-defense that goes beyond technique alone. Drawing on his background in criminology and years working in the private security sector, Ben Keren examines how violence actually unfolds, rather than how it is often portrayed in martial arts or media.
The book focuses on common, real-world scenarios—such as assaults, robberies, and aggressive confrontations—and breaks down how these situations develop, escalate, and can be managed. It emphasizes the importance of awareness, decision-making, and understanding behavior, alongside physical responses. Rather than offering complex or stylized techniques, the material is built around simple, instinctive actions that can be performed under pressure.
A key strength of the book is its integration of prevention and response. Readers are encouraged to recognize early warning signs, manage distance, and avoid unnecessary risk wherever possible. When physical action becomes unavoidable, the techniques presented are direct, efficient, and aimed at creating opportunities to escape.
Overall, the book provides a grounded and realistic framework for personal safety, combining practical Krav Maga methods with insights into the nature of violent encounters.
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Krav Maga Tactical Survival: Personal Safety In Action
Krav Maga – Tactical Survival by Gershon Ben Keren expands on the principles of real-world self-defense by placing a strong emphasis on awareness, decision-making, and the ability to manage potentially violent situations before they become physical. Rather than focusing solely on techniques, the book explores how confrontations develop and how individuals can position themselves to avoid, defuse, or control them.
Drawing on criminology and practical security experience, Ben Keren examines the behavioral patterns of aggression, the environments in which violence is most likely to occur, and the psychological factors that influence both attackers and victims. A central theme is that effective self-defense begins long before any physical exchange, with the ability to read situations, set boundaries, and make clear, timely decisions.
When physical action is required, the book presents Krav Maga techniques that are simple, direct, and designed to function under stress. These responses are integrated into broader tactical thinking, ensuring that actions are purposeful and aligned with the goal of disengagement and safety.
Overall, Krav Maga – Tactical Survival offers a comprehensive approach to personal safety, combining situational awareness, de-escalation strategies, and practical defensive skills into a cohesive and realistic framework.
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Krav Maga Extreme Survival: Active Shooter, Carjacking & Home Invasion
Krav Maga – Extreme Survival by Gershon Ben Keren focuses on the most serious and high-risk forms of violence, addressing situations where the level of threat is immediate, intense, and potentially life-threatening. Building on his background in criminology and security, Ben Keren examines how extreme violence unfolds, including assaults involving weapons, multiple attackers, and scenarios where escape options may be limited.
The book emphasizes the importance of mindset and rapid decision-making under pressure. It explores how individuals respond to fear, stress, and sudden aggression, and how training can shape those responses into purposeful action. Rather than relying on complex techniques, the material centers on simple, aggressive, and direct responses designed to disrupt an attacker and create an opportunity to break contact.
A key element of the book is its focus on context. Readers are encouraged to understand the environments and circumstances in which extreme violence is more likely to occur, as well as the behavioral cues that may signal escalation. This reinforces the idea that even in high-risk situations, awareness and early recognition can influence outcomes.
Overall, Krav Maga – Extreme Survival provides a realistic and uncompromising look at severe threats, combining practical Krav Maga techniques with a clear understanding of how to survive and disengage from dangerous encounters.
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Gershon Ben Keren Google Author Talks
In 2015 Gershon was asked to do a Google Author Talk concerning his first book, "Krav Maga - Real World Solutions to Real World Violence". In 2017 was invited back, to present on his second book, "Krav Maga - Tactical Survival". He is one of only a handful of authors who have been invited back to do a second talk.