Krav Maga differentiates itself from other martial arts by emphasizing the importance of self-defense techniques based on real-world threats and situations. When faced with a threat, individuals need to be able to remove themselves from the situation as quickly and efficiently as possible. This is where Mid-South Krav Maga's relatively simple, yet highly effective means of neutralizing an aggressor become valuable self-defense tools that can be learned and applied by men and women of virtually any age and fitness level.

Head instructor Patrick Terry believed in the potential of the system so strongly that he spent weeks studying Krav Maga in Israel, the country where it was invented and refined. He brought this training back to the United States, intent on empowering students by teaching them to protect themselves from various acts of aggression, including everything from punches and kicks to headlocks and unsolicited knock-knock jokes. Although the self-defense classes do have the added benefit of bolstering attendees' strength, stamina, and flexibility over time, Mid-South Krav Maga also offers fitness-focused workouts that can use heavy-bag work, interval training, and cardio work to get visitors in-shape.