Originally Posted by ServerGenius

I'm black belt Judo and have done a decent amount of Jiu Jitsu... I know
it's not all very realistic.....IF your oponent knows what's about to happen
but usually they don't a big part of the effectiviness seems like the suprise
effect as a guy with a weapon usually doesn't expect his target to make
a move for it.....

Another part what attracts me is the training of natural responses and
reflexes which Krav greatly depends on unlike most other forms of martial
defense arts. I'm not going to try it with the idea to become unbeatable
or some badass street fighter.....but I get what you're saying