Available nowKrav Maga - Level 1
SAMI-X Krav Maga Level 1 – train a system, not just techniques.
Your step-by-step guide to real self-defense, control, and functional skills.
Krav Maga Level 1
A complete system, structured drills, a clear progression.
Learn the fundamentals of SAMI-X Krav Maga and build a solid foundation in realistic self-defense. In this Level 1 course you are guided step by step through the complete program – from fundamental movements and striking techniques to releases, defense concepts, and structured drills. You will not only learn techniques, but develop a functional system of movement, timing, and reaction that allows you to stay effective even under pressure.
What you get
What you will learn.
The foundations of self-defense
The essential fundamentals of Krav Maga self-defense — stance, movement, and the principles that make everything else work.
Striking & defenses
Effective striking techniques and reliable defenses against common attacks.
Releases from grabs & holds
Free yourself from common grabbing and holding situations with clear, repeatable release techniques.
Structured drills
Purposeful drills that build reaction, timing, and control — so your defenses hold up under pressure.
Technique, movement & strategy
Understand the connection between technique, movement, and strategy — the difference between knowing a move and owning a system.
Train anytime, anywhere
All content is designed so you can train solo or with a partner, at your own pace, on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
The moment that matters.
Train a system, not just techniques
The problem
Isolated techniques
You memorize move after move without ever understanding how they connect into a coherent response.
A complete system
Movements, strikes, releases, and defenses connect into one functional system of movement, timing, and reaction.
The problem
Nothing under pressure
Techniques rehearsed in the air rarely build the reaction, timing, and control a real situation demands.
Structured drills
Reaction, timing, and control are trained deliberately, so your skills hold up when it counts.
The problem
No clear structure
Without a progression, training stays random and it is hard to know what to work on next.
A clear progression
Each lesson builds on the previous one — a guided path from the first fundamentals to Level 1 mastery.
The problem
Technique without concept
A move on its own leaves you stuck the moment the situation is slightly different from what you drilled.
Concept & strategy
You learn the connection between technique, movement, and strategy — so you can adapt instead of only reacting.
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Get the full course for €390Who this course is for
And who it is not for.
Complete beginners
No prior experience is required. The course starts with the fundamentals and guides you step by step through the complete SAMI-X Krav Maga Level 1 program.
Motivated self-trainers
You want to train independently and at your own pace. All content is designed so you can train solo or with a partner — and that partner needs no prior experience.
Martial artists looking for a system
If you already train, Krav Maga gives you a clear, structured system with real self-defense concepts you can build on.
Active Krav Maga students
Deepen your skills, close the gaps in your fundamentals, and train toward the official Level 1 certification.
Instructors from other Krav Maga systems
Learn new approaches, refine your methodology, and evolve your training with a clear, structured system.
Instructors from other martial arts
Expand your offer with realistic self-defense and add a proven, structured Krav Maga system to your program.
Not the right course if
- You are only interested in competition or sparring under rules — this course focuses on realistic self-defense, control, and functional skills.
- You prefer fixed forms and preset routines — Krav Maga emphasizes adaptability, reaction, and concept-based training instead of rigid sequences.
- You are looking only for a fitness workout — while the training improves coordination and conditioning, the primary focus is learning the Krav Maga system.
Your instructor
Peter Weckauf
Founder of SAMI-X · Training martial arts since the age of 10 · 25+ years of teaching experience
Peter has been teaching for more than 25 years and has trained police and special forces units in several countries. What has to work under pressure there is built into this course – prepared for your training at home.
- Founder of SAMI
- Seminars in more than 50 countries
- Trainer for police and special forces (incl. Cobra, WEGA, GEO, SEK)
- Over 300,000 social media followers
The structure
9 chapters to the examination.
Each chapter builds on the previous one – a guided path from the fundamentals to the exam.
- Lessons
- 136
- Chapters
- 9
- Video material
- 3 h 45 min
- With instructor path
- 220 lessons
01YOUR START INTO TRAINING12 lessons
What you should know about SAMI Krav Maga, Level 1, and your personal training journey. This first chapter gives you a clear overview of what SAMI Krav Maga is all about – our philosophy, our system, and how we guide …
02FUNDAMENTALS OF SELF-DEFENSE21 lessons
Awareness, behavior, and essential tactical concepts. In this chapter, you’ll explore the key foundations of realistic self-defense – long before applying physical techniques. You’ll learn how dangerous situations …
03FUNDAMENTALS OF MOVEMENT & STRIKING16 lessons
Positioning, movement, and the simplest effective tools. In this chapter, you’ll learn the physical foundation of self-defense: how to stand, how to move, and how to strike with simple, effective tools that work under …
04STRIKING DRILLS – SOLO & PARTNER TRAINING18 lessons
In this chapter, you'll put your basic striking techniques into action. Through a variety of solo and partner drills, you'll improve your precision, power, and coordination – while building muscle memory and confidence …
05DEFENSE AGAINST STRIKING ATTACKS24 lessons
Effective blocking and cover techniques for real-world self-defense. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to defend yourself against common striking attacks – using simple, functional techniques that hold up under …
06STRIKING DEFENSE DRILLS7 lessons
Reaction, block, and targeted counterattacks against roundhouse punches. This chapter focuses on the practical application and reaction training of striking defense – specifically against roundhouse punches, one of the …
07GRIP & HOLD ESCAPE29 lessons
Grip & Hold Escapes. Effective self-defense against grabs, holds, and restraint attempts. In this chapter, you'll learn how to break free from some of the most common and dangerous attack situations: when someone grabs …
08SKILLTRAINING & DRILLS8 lessons
Building reaction, coordination, and functional reflexes. This chapter focuses on turning your techniques into real, usable skills through structured drills, repetition, variation, and pressure-based training. You will …
- 09YOUR EXAM - YOUR PATH TO A SUCCESSFUL EVALUATION1 lesson
6 more chapters on the instructor path
INSTRUCTOR INTRODUCTION · INSTRUCTOR CONCEPTS, STRATEGY & APPLICATION · INSTRUCTOR STRIKING TRAINING & PAD WORK · INSTRUCTOR ADVANCED RELEASES & PRE-DEFENSE CONCEPTS · INSTRUCTOR ADVANCED SKILL TRAINING DRILLS & VARIATIONS · YOUR EXAMINATION
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Real feedback
Your videos. Reviewed by real coaches.
Watching alone won’t make you confident. That’s why you don’t train into the void here: for every assignment you send a video – and get honest feedback.
- 1
Film and upload
Straight from your phone – solo or with a partner, just the way you trained the drill.
- 2
An instructor watches it
No automation, no AI: a SAMI instructor reviews your video – and you see who it was.
- 3
Feedback that moves you forward
Passed – or concrete notes on what to work on. Then you upload again.
2,900+
exercise videos reviewed by SAMI instructors since 2022.
- 17 assignments with video feedback
- Written feedback on every video
- Upload again until it clicks
- An instructor also reviews your 8 exam videos
Your path to certification
Train. Prepare. Get certified.
The exam is optional — but it gives your training a clear goal and structure, helps you stay focused, and lets you receive feedback and build real confidence in applying the techniques.
- 1
Train the lessons
Work through the complete Level 1 program step by step and repeat the content as often as you like — repetition builds clean technique and automatic reactions.
- 2
Prepare in a structured way
Use the course content, guided trainings, and collections so you can perform the techniques cleanly and understand the sequences.
- 3
Register for your exam
When you feel ready, register for the official Level 1 exam in advance.
- 4
Take the Level 1 exam
Complete the exam online, or alternatively through licensed instructors or at a seminar.
Upon successful completion you receive your official SAMI-X Krav Maga Level 1 certification — and you can continue directly to the next level or start your instructor journey.
Two paths – you decide
For your own development or to teach others
The same course, two goals. Focus on becoming skilled yourself — or take the additional path to teach Krav Maga later. You can enter the instructor pathway during or after the course, or start with that goal from the very beginning.
For your own development
Student Certification
Learn the complete SAMI-X Krav Maga Level 1 system and build a strong foundation in movement, striking, releases, defense concepts, and structured drills.
- The essential foundations of Krav Maga self-defense
- Effective striking techniques and defenses against attacks
- Releases from common grabbing and holding situations
- Structured drills for reaction, timing, and control
- The connection between technique, movement, and strategy
- Official Level 1 Student Exam — online or via licensed instructors / seminars
Certificate
SAMI-X Krav Maga Level 1 Certificate
Requirement
Structured preparation with the course content, guided trainings, and collections, plus successful completion of the official Level 1 Student Exam.
For those who want to teach
Instructor Path
This course is also your entry point into the SAMI-X instructor system. You learn how to teach techniques correctly and clearly, structure effective training sessions, apply drills and progressions with purpose, and manage groups across different levels. The instructor chapters are part of the course and unlock with an active SAMI instructor license – if you don’t have one yet, you can book it together with the course.
- Complete Student Path and certification
- A structured Teaching Guide — how to teach the content step by step
- Specific teaching methods, drill concepts, and practical exercises
- How to structure and organize effective training sessions
- How to manage groups and teach different levels
- Level 1 Instructor Program (with an active instructor license) — teach officially and conduct exams
Certificate
SAMI-X Krav Maga Level 1 Instructor
Requirement
An active SAMI instructor license (can be booked together with the course), student certification, plus successful completion of the Level 1 Instructor Program.
Not just watch. Do.
Also included
Bonuses
Join live trainings
In addition to the online course, you can join live trainings with certified SAMI-X instructors. Train together with other participants, ask questions, and experience the concepts and drills in a live environment.
Guided trainings & collections
Structured guided trainings and curated collections help you prepare for the exam, drill the sequences, and keep your training focused between lessons.
Structured Teaching Guide
For the instructor path (unlocked with an active SAMI instructor license): a step-by-step Teaching Guide showing you exactly how to teach the content, supported by specific teaching methods, drill concepts, and practical exercises.
Access to the SAMI-X network & community
Connect with other students and instructors, share experiences, ask questions, and stay motivated — with the option to grow further through additional levels and specializations.
Everything at a glance
What you get
- Lifetime access to the complete Level 1 content
- Instructor Path: unlocks with an instructor license
- Structured drills, guided trainings & collections
- Official Level 1 exam & certification (within 12 months of purchase)
- Structured Teaching Guide (Instructor Path, unlocks with an instructor license)
- Access to the SAMI-X network & community
- A clear path to further levels and specializations
Level 1
certification included
25+
years of teaching
Access
Buy once. Train for life.
One payment, lifetime access: every lesson, download, and future update. Assignment feedback and the exam are available for 12 months after purchase. With an eligible SAMI membership you can access the lessons while it is active; assignments and the exam run through the course purchase.
Course
For students and instructors
€390
One-time payment · Lifetime access
- Lifetime access to the complete Level 1 content
- Instructor Path: unlocks with an instructor license
- Structured drills, guided trainings & collections
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Lifetime access · 12 months to complete assignments & exam
Become an instructor
Course + instructor license
For everyone who wants to teach
€640
Course €390 + €250 license for one year
- Everything in the course
- Instructor path open right away: 6 chapters with teaching guide
- Instructor license for one year – teach and examine officially
The license is a yearly subscription and renews at €250 per year.
Train in person too
SAMI-X Krav Maga is taught at 19 SAMI centers.
Online, you learn at your own pace. At a center, you train the same system with partners and an instructor who corrects you on the spot.
- Markt St. Martin
- Baden
- Genève
- Karlovy Vary
- and 15 more
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any prior experience to start this course?
No, the course is specifically designed for beginners and guides you step by step through all fundamental concepts. You can start without any previous experience and progress in a structured way.
Can I train this course on my own?
Yes, many parts of the course are designed for solo training. However, for releases and defenses against strikes, training with a partner is recommended — but that partner does not need any prior experience.
How long do I have access to the course?
If you buy the course, you keep lifetime access to all lessons and can revisit the videos anytime as a long-term training resource. Assignment feedback and the exam are available for 12 months from purchase. If you access it through a SAMI membership instead, the lessons stay available for as long as your membership is active; assignments and the exam then run through the course purchase or the exam fee.
Can I repeat the content as often as I want?
Yes, and this is highly recommended. Repetition is a key element in Krav Maga to develop automatic reactions and clean technique.
How should I prepare for the exam?
Use the course content, guided trainings, and collections to train in a structured way. It is important that you can perform the techniques cleanly and understand the sequences.
Is the exam mandatory?
No, the exam is optional. However, if you want to measure your progress and receive an official certification, it is highly recommended.
Why is taking the exam important?
The exam gives you a clear goal and structure for your training. It helps you stay focused, receive feedback, and build confidence in applying the techniques.
How can I take the exam?
You can complete the exam online or alternatively through licensed instructors or seminars. It is important that you register for the exam in advance.
Can I continue after Level 1?
Yes, you can directly continue to the next level. Alternatively, you can start your instructor journey if you want to deepen your knowledge further.
Can I become an instructor with this course?
Yes. The Instructor Path – additional chapters with a teaching guide – is part of this course and unlocks with an active SAMI instructor license. If you don't have a license yet, you can add one for €250 per year.
Start your Krav Maga journey.
Get the complete SAMI-X Krav Maga Level 1 system and build a solid foundation in real self-defense — train at your own pace, solo or with a partner, whenever you want.
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