Levels of violence

Levels of violence (דרגת אלימות) is a descriptive term that depicts the possible damage that a martial arts technique can cause. The technique's level of violence does have to conform to aggression or intent, but these underlying causes can contribute to the level of violence.

A "low level of violence" is a descriptive term given to an execution of technique that causes no physical harm or minor physical harm. A technique that can cause sever handicap or death is tagged with "High level of violence". Level of violence is a tag that is applied to a technique when analyzing it and does not, in this context, depicts the level of aggression even though it might be influenced by it. Level of violence is a tool used by Akban veteran instructors when using the Methodical pyramid. Using this tagging promotes better safety practices and an informed planning of kihon, kata and randori.

Levels of violence

1. Low level of violence will be attributed to a technique when there is no physical damage or minor pain, some times browses.
2. Middle level of violence will be attributed to a technique when there is serious damage to the opponent's body that necessitates medical attention and care. For instance, minor fractures, tears of ligament and tendons, small wounds and lacerations categorize a technique as having a middle level of violence.
3. High level of violence will be attributed to a technique when there is a risk of permanent severe damage or death

The variables applied

Number of variables are taken into account when the grade of violence is assessed, these variables are:

1. The mass applied
2. The energy of the technique as a byproduct of velocity and mass involved.
3. The targeted areas and the general atmosphere or mood of the confrontation.
4. The actual purpose and execution of the technique, whether weapons are used or
5. The level of control needed to execute the technique. A technique demanding high level of control may be graded as a high or middle level of violence.

The forces influencing the grade

The mass of the hitting limb or the mass of the bodies involved is multiplied by the energy and acceleration to determining the general force. Judo throws, for instance, are considered "higher violence techniques" because the mass of the whole body accelerates to the ground.

Target areas influencing grades of violence

The targeted areas are a another factor that helps determine the Grade of violence. When hitting, vulnerable parts raise the level of violence while stronger target areas lower the level of violence. Target areas are a part of the general possibilities of injury. Non targeted areas can be injured indirectly.

Self control

Executing a technique with aggression raises the level of violence. The reason for this is not only because of the raise in energies but because maintaining accurate movement in emotional setting is more difficult.