The striking in CKM has its roots in Muay Thai, but not a lot of attention is given to this aspect. Since it is a grappling art, it also has a bit of a learning curve, and practice is required before you could apply the techniques in a life-threatening situation. I actually found a lot of similarities between Combat Krav Maga (CKM) and Combat Sambo, probably because both arts have roots in Jiu-Jitsu. Nonetheless, it is an effective martial art, and all of the moves and techniques are applicable in real life. I personally think Moni just incorporated the word Krav Maga as a sales gimmick to attract people. This, however, is not Krav Maga as created by Imi Lichtenfield, and one should not be confused between the two.
It was specifically created for the purpose of self-defence in real-life situations, where guns and knives are usually present. This is a grappling martial art developed by Moni Aizik based on Judo. I would like to state that there are exceptions to the norm, though, as with all things in life, but that's an article of its own. These arts take years to master before you can dare to take on muggers on the street, and even with years of practice, they won't guarantee your safety largely due to outdated training methods that don't prepare you for street fighting. I would also like to state that if self-defence is your only aim and you are not looking for an oriental lifestyle as well, I would stay away from traditional martial arts like karate or taekwondo or aikido.
In my article, I will highlight the five best martial arts for self-defence, in my opinion.
I also picked up some practical experience on the way when I was attacked by a guy with a knife, so I can say which martial art I instinctively chose given the situation it worked. Although some of them, in my opinion, would never work in a hostile atmosphere and would probably get you killed, there are others that I studied that will send the assailants in the opposite direction.
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