The Birth of Krav Maga (A short history)

Imi Lichtenfeld, founder of this Self Defense System.Introduce to the Israel Defense Forces in 1948, Imi became the principal authority on close-quarters combat. He served in the IDF for about 20 years, during which time he developed and refined his unique method for self-defense and hand-to-hand combat. Self-defense was not a new concept, since nearly all martial arts had developed some form of defensive techniques in their quest for tournament and/or sport dominance. However, self-defense based strictly upon the scientific and dynamic principles of the human body was.

 

Krav Maga is based on our most primitive and natural instincts. The Hebrew word Krav means 'Struggle' and Maga means 'Close' or 'Contact'.