Krav Maga
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Krav Maga is an Israeli self-defence system. Developed for the Israel Defense Forces, it is known for its focus on real-world situations.
Krav Maga course at an Israeli paratroopers school in 1955
IDF soldier sparring in full combat gear
US Air Force and British Royal Air Force security personnel during Krav Maga training.
An instructor demonstrates Krav Maga technique
Imi Lichtenfeld
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Imre "Imi" Lichtenfeld, also known as Imi Sde-Or, was a Hungarian-born Israeli martial artist. He is widely recognized for developing Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art.
Krav Maga
…Defense Forces (IDF), it is known for its focus on real-world situations. Krav Maga was originally developed by Hungarian-born Israeli martial artist Imi Lichtenfeld. Having grown up in Bratislava during a time of antisemitic unrest, Lichtenfeld used his training as a boxer and wrestler to defend Jewish neighborhoods…
Lichtenfeld in 1975
Imrich Lichtenfeld statue in Bratislava.