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' contact combat ') is an Israeli self-defence system. Developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), [1] [2] it uses techniques derived from aikido, boxing, judo, karate and wrestling. [3] [4] It is known for its focus on real-world situations. [5] Krav Maga was originally developed by Hungarian-born Israeli martial artist 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), [1] was a Hungarian-born Israeli martial artist. He is widely recognized for developing Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art. [2] [3]
Eyal Yanilov (Hebrew: אייל ינילוב; born 30 May 1959) is an Israeli Krav Maga instructor and currently Chief Instructor of Krav Maga Global. [1] He was a co-founder and Chief Instructor of the International Krav Maga Federation from 1996 to 2010.
Amir Perets is an Israeli-born mixed martial artist, entrepreneur, and active participant in Fight Science featured on the National Geographic Channel. [1] He is an instrumental figure in popularizing and modernizing the self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces known as Krav Maga .
Ido Pariente (Hebrew: עידו פריינטה; born August 31, 1978) is an Israeli mixed martial arts fighter and trainer. [1] His nickname is "The Hebrew Hammer". [2] He is one of Israel's top fighters.
As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank. ... Israeli military vehicles drive on the street during an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, on ...
Martial arts can be grouped by type or focus, or alternatively by regional origin. This article focuses on the latter grouping of these unique styles of martial arts. For Hybrid martial arts, as they originated from the late 19th century and especially after 1950, it may be impossible to identify unique or predominant regional origins. It is ...
Heads turned as the masked men with clubs walked down a Rafah street, part of a vigilante public security group set up by armed factions in Gaza after the civil police force went underground ...