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Krav Maga, which is a form of self-defense and means of street fighting, is more of a martial than art. A person who is well trained in Krav Maga is regarded as a walking weapon and one who can easily fight an opponent bearing a weapon. Krav Maga is a type of military self-defense and fighting technique that was developed for the Israeli Security and Defense Forces. It was derived from martial arts and other contact sports alongside realistic fight training. 

What Is Krav Maga?

Krav Maga focuses on the real world situation and is extremely effective in fending off and sometimes disarming the opponent. It was founded by Imi Lichtenfeld, a Hungarian-Israeli martial artist who used his training as a wrestler and boxer to defend the Jewish against the fascists in Bratislava in the 1930s. He had moved to Israel and was using his skills to provide combat training to what was to become IDF. Krav Maga emphasizes aggression and simultaneous offensive and d