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Close Combat Academy
Is an international academy founded by 
Grand Master Miguel Abreu 
dedicated to study, training and formation in 
KRAV-COMBAT
Close Combat Concepts



Grand Master Miguel Abreu
CLOSE COMBAT ACADEMY H.Q.
World Headquarters, Fig. Foz  – Portugal

KRAV COMBAT – is a Self Defense system that combines concepts and techniques from various Close Combat methods: Krav-Maga, DIDS Close Combat, Operative Self Defense, Systema.

Close combat means a physical confrontation between two or more opponents at short range.
Originally these Close Combat methods were developed for Self Defense training of military, police and other security professionals.
One of the most famous Close Combat systems of today is the Krav-Maga; created in 1971 in Israel, by Imi Lichtenfeld. 
There are many other Close Combat systems from various origins. Most of these systems were originally created for training military or security forces. Most of these systems have the same objectives ...
The most important rules in Close Combat are:
1.    Minimum way, maximum speed and power for strikes.
2.    No movement will be strange to your body and mind.
3.    Do what you can, but do it right.


Practitioners can be graded for their experience and training time in the following categories:



Official Uniforms
1 - Black T-shirt/ Sweatshirt:
a)   with the logo on the front left side
b)   with the category symbol on the front right side

c)   In the backside; KRAV COMBAT - Close Combat Concepts and below mention the club/ country/ academy etc, that the practitioner represents.



Practitioners or Instructors also Wear the WSDO University General Uniform:




Basic Technique Program:

* falls
* basic fight positions
instinctive basic defences
basic attacks on vital points
 basic strikes
basic take-downs
basic lock-techniques
basic strangle techniques
anticipation to attacks of 1 and 2 opponents
defenses against striking techniques of arms and legs
defenses against grips or strangles in front and back
techniques against disadvantages on the ground
techniques against attacks of knife, stick, bottle etc.
pistol disarms
 training of several other situations of attacks of 1 and 2 opponents with and without weapons.
stick / baton techniques
knife techniques
use of any object as a defense weapon
other advanced techniques
knowledge of basic first aid










AUTHORIZED DELEGATIONS
INSTRUCTORS
2024

PORTUGAL

CLOSE COMBAT ACADEMY WORLD HEADQUARTERS 
Hombu-Dojo Figueira da Foz 
Director: Grand Master Miguel Abreu
Master João Mendes
Instructor João Castanheira
Instructor Mara Bernardes
Inst. Tomás Abreu

CLOSE COMBAT ACADEMY QUIAIOS
Dojo Quiaios 
Director: Grand Master Miguel Abreu
Instructor Nádia Mendes
Instructor Francisco Abreu


CLOSE COMBAT ACADEMY COIMBRA
Dojo 333 Coimbra
Director: Instructor Nuno Inácio 

CLOSE COMBAT ACADEMY PELICHOS
Academia Carlos Cordeiro
Director: Master Carlos Cordeiro


CLOSE COMBAT ACADEMY BAIXA DA BANHEIRA
Director: Instructor Ângelo Manuel

CLOSE COMBAT ACADEMY TOMAR
Director: Instrutor Jorge Miguel Nunes


Grand Master Miguel Abreu
World Headquarters – Portugal





Close Combat Academy Is an international academy founded by  Grand Master Miguel Abreu  dedicated to study, training and for...