Krav Maga

• Imi Lichtenfeld

  Imrich "Imi" Lichtenfeld (Hebrew: אימריך “אימי” ליכטנפלד; Hungarian: Lichtenfeld Imre; 26 May 1910 – 9 January 1998), also known as Imi Sde-Or (אימי שדאור), was a Hungarian-born Israeli martial artist. He is widely recognized for developing Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art.

• Increased Interest In Jewish Self-Defense Amid Surging Anti-Semitism

  From protecting oneself to protecting one’s synagogue, Jews are preparing themselves.

  Legion trains people in Krav Maga, active shooter, sudden confrontations, situational awareness, emergency first aid, and more. “We doubled our numbers immediately following 10/7,” said Meredith Weiss, Legion Co-founder and Chair of the Board.

  Legion “partners with the best schools, and therefore instruction is world-renowned.” The owners of their schools are most of the time the head instructors leading their training programs.

• Israeli Krav Maga

  The Israeli Krav Maga system is one of the most effective, practical, and holistic fighting systems in the world. It is based on utilitarian movement, natural instinct and constant adaptation. Krav Maga will not only enhance your body’s physical abilities but will build your mind and soul in the process. It is designed to benefit people of all shapes, sizes, and physical abilities regardless of age.

• Israeli martial artist provides tips and techniques for New York Jews’ self-defense

  “A Jew needs to be strong, needs to be self-reliant,” Natan Levy told JNS, after a free seminar in a Brooklyn gym.

• Jewish leaders practice defending from knife attacks at antisemitism summit

  At a Jewish conference in Amsterdam, participants pair up and face one another before one of them lunges at the other one with a butter-knife, prompting the unarmed person to holler “Stop!” and block the attack.

  The activity is part of self-defense training led by an Israel-born security expert from Belgium for about 200 participants — many of them older than 60 –- of a conference focused on fighting antisemitism.

• Jewish UFC fighter Natan Levy spars troll who tried to defend Holocaust-denying neo-Nazi

  UFC fighter Natan Levy punished a troll who incredibly turned up at his gym after challenging him to a spar online.

• Krav Maga

  Krav Maga (/ˌkrɑːv məˈɡɑː/ KRAHV mə-GAH; Hebrew: קרב מגע, IPA: [ˈkʁav maˈɡa]; lit. 'contact combat') is an Israeli martial art. Developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), it is derived from a combination of techniques used in aikido, judo, karate, boxing, and wrestling. It is known for its focus on real-world situations.

• Krav Maga

  r/kravmaga - For discussion about Krav Maga. Advice, help finding a gym, and sharing stories.

• Krav Maga Global (KMG)

  KMG’s Krav Maga is a comprehensive system encompassing self-defense, combat & fighting, and close & third-party protection. It stands at the forefront of self-defense systems worldwide, renowned for its practical and real-world techniques and tactics designed to address and manage a wide range of violent confrontations.

• Krav Maga Worldwide

  Krav Maga Worldwide, Inc. is the largest reality-based self-defense organization in the world and industry leader in Krav Maga-based self-defense, fitness, and combat.  Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, emphasizing instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios.  The Krav Maga system has since expanded across the globe and is now utilized by law enforcement agencies, military personnel, and the average citizen looking to learn practical self-defense and get in shape.

• Krav Maga: Kill or be killed. Does it really work?

  When people think of Krav Maga, they often imagine very secretive, super-special forces ninja techniques being used by the Mossad inside dark and dangerous enemy territories.

  But is Krav Maga really the most lethal and deadly fighting code that the legends claim? Are the techniques really that original and secret?

• My journey into Krav Maga and empowering the Jewish community

  I am 57 years old. I am a proud Zionist Jew, born and raised in England until 1987, when my family relocated to Boca Raton.  As you can imagine, Boca  was a lot different back then. There were fewer people, less traffic, less congestion, and fewer restaurants. Other than three years in Ann Arbor, MI, one year in Washington, D.C. and three years in Southern California, Boca has been home. My mom and sister also live in Boca. The rest of my family lives between Miami, New York, and Washington, D.C. We lost my father on January 15, 2017. Ironically, my stepdaughter’s birthday is also January 15, so we celebrate rather than mourn that day. I know my dad would approve.

• Now Is the Time for the Organized Jewish World to Embrace Self-Defense

  Nearly a year ago, in the wake of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in southern Israel, we watched in dismay as Jewish students at Cooper Union College in New York City were forced to take shelter from an antisemitic mob in a campus library. This alarming incident underscored the perilous predicament Jewish students increasingly found themselves in all over college campuses in the United States.

  As Jewish students start a new semester, the community is rallying with its characteristic entrepreneurial spirit to ensure that this school year will not be marred by unchecked antisemitism and anti-Israel hostility. Jewish organizations are mobilizing resources to ensure that our students’ voices are heard—through education, litigation and advocacy.

  However, one crucial element has long been overlooked: The integration of self-defense training as a vital tool for building confidence among Jewish students. This gap has left a disconnect between the real experiences of these students and the support offered to protect and empower them. Too little attention has been given to fostering the physical resilience Jewish students need to defend themselves on their way to class or the confidence to assert their voices in a hostile classroom environment.

  The spring semester marked a significant turning point with our launch of a new initiative, “Krav and Kesher,” designed to empower Jewish students by offering complimentary Krav Maga training.

• RevGear | Krav Maga Gear

  Revgear is the worldwide leader in Krav Maga gear, equipment, training materials and apparel, supplying the industry's top organizations and gyms. Founded by a black belt in Krav Maga and working with the industry's pioneering champions and coaches, we are passionate about offering the widest range of high-performance products, and have developed some of the industry's greatest innovations. Whether you need Krav Maga training equipment, protective gear, apparel, sparring weapons, or educational materials, if you want the best, try ours first.

• Self-Defense Class Empowers Youth Against Antisemitism

  Shaarey Zedek teens learn self-defense skills to combat antisemitism.

  In a proactive response to growing rates of antisemitic threats and violence, Congregation Shaarey Zedek (CSZ) recently organized a self-defense class tailored specifically for teenagers.

• Shaken by the Oct. 7 massacre, some Israelis turn to Krav Maga to learn self-defense

  BUT MANY MORE ARE BUYING GUNS, INSTRUCTOR SAYS

  
  At Moshe Katz’s dojo in his basement in Ma’ale Adumim, men and women roleplay events from the Hamas onslaught to be better prepared for terrorist attack.

• Strengthening Jewish community resilience - opinion

  A proactive approach to self-defense and empowerment through the proposed integration of Krav Maga training into the Jewish Agency’s emissary program.

• Training Vs. Experience — Why Criminals Can Still Win

  Is there any practical difference between training and experience when it comes to self-defense? Would surviving a single street fight be as helpful as years of martial arts training? Do hours on the range translate to increased survival more than competition shooting or even hunting might?

  These are just a few of the questions many people ask when discussing training vs. experience in a self-defense context. Recently, I watched a self-defense competition that had me thinking about my own experiences.

• UFC’s Natan ‘Lethal’ Levy helps Harvard Jewish students fight antisemitism — with their fists: ‘We need strong Jews’

  Harvard’s fighting antisemitism — one dropkick at a time.

  A Jewish group at the Ivy League school got a lesson from UFC bruiser Natan Levy on how to battle hateful bullies — after the campus was hit with a wave of anti-Semitism, according to a report.