Krav Maga literally means ‘contact combat’; also better known as ‘close combat’.
Krav Maga was developed and perfected in Israel by Imy Lichtenfeld in the late 1940s. Initially, the system was only taught in the Israeli army and its elite units where this combat system was further developed, tested and improved. In the 1960s, Krav Maga was finally spread among the civilian population. Later even beyond Israeli borders.

Krav Maga includes three basic parts: self-defense, the main part, the hand-to-hand combat as a possible consequence of self-defense and finally the physical training. It is a modern method based on logical, simple and realistic techniques. The Krav Maga method is logical, intuitive, direct, practical but above all very easy and quick to learn. These modern defensive tactics and techniques aim to provide a physically and tactically correct response to prevent serious injury or even possible death. To this end, this method combines mental, technical, tactical and physical training. The main characteristics of the system are: Simple and easy to learn techniques based on natural and instinctive body movements. Rapid progression in a relatively short time (possible). Efficiency and simplicity: independent of the physical strength of the practitioner. The techniques and tactics work even in harsh, uncontrolled and hostile conditions. Once learned, the ability to use the techniques is retained. The system can be modulated for military personnel, law enforcement, security personnel and civilians.

Krav Maga is a unique system recognized as an innovative, efficient and very practical self-defense and fighting method. In this discipline we find three integral and interconnected components: self-defense, combat training and conditioning training.

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