Krav Maga ('contact combat' in Hebrew) is a system of self-defense taught by the Israeli Defense Forces but adapted for a civilian setting. Learn effective self-defense techniques by instructors from Krav Maga Yashir Boston. Ten-week class takes place on Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) beginning September 18. Cost is $270. Open to the entire community. Register at www.bostonjcc.org/register or contact 617-558-6456.