Reddit reviews Krav Maga

I read this book a few years back, before I started my official Krav Maga training back in March. The book is pretty good, but doesn't take the place of actual training. Most of the techniques should be practiced with a partner. I'd say the best bet is to look something up and then ask your instructor to demonstrate the same technique.

http://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Essential-Method---Self-Defense/dp/0312331770/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408995456&sr=8-1&keywords=krav+maga+david+kahn

the book that helped me personally the most to understand what Krav Maga is really about, is this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Philosophy-Application-Fighting/dp/0557248469

and for training purposes i can recommend those books by David Kahn, they're like a step by step programm for beginners with training schedules on the last pages

part 1:
http://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Essential-Method---Self-Defense/dp/0312331770/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332353525&sr=1-1

part 2:
http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Krav-Maga-Fitness-Self-Defense/dp/0312361645/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b

and for weapon defenses this is one is excellent for beginners

http://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Yourself-Against-Assault/dp/1583940081/ref=pd_sim_b_3

have fun training !