Abir (Hebrew Warrior Art)
Traditional Israeli combat system derived from ancient Hebrew tribal techniques.
Quick Facts
FounderYehoshua Sofer
Country of OriginIsrael
IsraelFounded2002
RegionAsia
Primary FocusHybrid
Contact LevelFull contact
Belt System5 levels →
Character & Origin
StatusRevived
LineageModern synthesis
Era of OriginContemporary
Organisation & Competition
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesCore
KicksSignificant
Throws & takedownsSignificant
Ground fightingMarginal
Locks & holdsSignificant
WeaponsSignificant
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About Abir (Hebrew Warrior Art)
Abir (Abir Qeshoth Ga'avah) is an Israeli martial art taught by Yehoshua Sofer. It claims to follow the ancient fighting traditions of the 12 tribes of Israel. It uses elliptical movements, palm strikes, and elbow strikes, combined with Hebrew symbolism and religious attire.
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