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What is Krav Maga?

Krav Maga is a modern system of self-defence with its roots in reality. Krav Maga was developed by the Israeli army and Security Service as part of their struggle to defeat terrorism. This system is based on "hand to hand" combat and defensive techniques. The system was initially used and adapted to the needs of the army, but has developed into system of self-defence that can be used by the public. Krav Maga is characterised by its simple, natural and effective techniques that is continuously developed to suite the modern society.

In Krav Maga the use of weapons is common, but not weapons in terms of knives or batons but in terms of things from the surroundings such as chairs, sticks and what ever may be at hand.

History of Krav Maga

Krav Maga is one of the youngest Martial Arts, not more than approximately 40 years old. Krav Maga was created by a man named Imi Lichenfield who worked for the Israeli Defence Forces, IDF, and he is still the president for Krav Maga Association. Krav Maga has continuously been tested and techniques that did not work has been removed while techniques that worked has been kept and, if possible, improved. Krav Maga has spread quickly throughout the world and is today a very popular Martial Art.