Military-grade combat. Professional application. Complete operator training.
SAMI KAPAP (Krav Panim el Panim – Face-to-Face Combat) is a comprehensive Israeli combat system originally developed for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and special operations units. Unlike civilian-focused Krav Maga, KAPAP encompasses the full spectrum of professional close-combat including empty-hand, edged weapons, impact weapons, firearms retention, and tactical operations.
SAMI KAPAP maintains the operational heritage of the system while adapting it for modern military, law enforcement, and executive protection requirements.
The foundation of KAPAP close-combat:
striking, kicking, and clinch work
ground fighting and positional control
defense against multiple attackers
Empty-hand skills form the baseline capability for all other weapon and tactical modules.
KAPAP integrates multiple weapon disciplines:
knife offense and defense
stick and baton techniques
firearms retention and disarming
improvised weapons under operational conditions
The multi-weapon approach creates versatile operators prepared for any close-combat situation.
KAPAP is designed for operational contexts:
room clearing and CQB (Close Quarter Battle)
VIP protection and extraction
team-based tactical movement
Close-combat skills are trained within realistic operational scenarios, not in isolation.
KAPAP develops the warrior mindset:
decision-making under extreme pressure
stress inoculation through progressive training intensity
mental resilience and situational awareness
Physical skill without mental readiness is incomplete – KAPAP trains both.
Complete combat. Professional grade. SAMI KAPAP – the original Israeli combat system for those who operate at the highest level.
SAMI KAPAP is designed for military, law enforcement, and security professionals who require comprehensive close-combat capabilities. The system also serves advanced martial artists seeking the depth and intensity of a military-grade combat system.
Comprehensive close-combat training designed for operational deployment, from empty-hand to multi-weapon scenarios.
Advanced use-of-force training that goes beyond standard defensive tactics, suitable for SWAT, tactical response, and undercover units.
VIP protection, extraction techniques, and threat management skills tailored for close-protection operations.
Experience the depth and intensity of a combat system developed for real operational use – not sport or theory.
Add a comprehensive, military-origin combat system to your instructor portfolio with full certification and curriculum support.
KAPAP provides the professional-grade depth that builds on Krav Maga foundations, covering weapon systems and tactical operations.
For those who need more than self-defense – SAMI KAPAP delivers professional-grade combat capability.
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