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 …

Krav Maga (/ ˌ k r ɑː v m ə ˈ ɡ ɑː / KRAHV mə-GAH; Hebrew: קְרַב מַגָּע, IPA: [ˈkʁav maˈɡa]; lit. ' contact combat ' ) is an Israeli self-defence system . Developed for the Israel Defense Forces …

In 1964, Imi Sde Or retired from the Israeli military, and began adapting and modifying Krav-Maga to civilian needs. The method was formulated to suit everyone - men and women, boy or girl, …

As the fledging Israeli state formed, Imi knew its soldiers needed to learn a type of close-quarters combat that could protect them against firearms, explosives, and other modern threats. Thus, …

Imi served in the IDF for about 20 years, during which time he developed and refined his unique method for self-defense and hand-to-hand combat. In 1964, Imi Sde Or retired from the Israeli …

With the birth of the state of Israel and the IDF, Imi became Chief Instructor in physical education and in Krav Maga for the army. He served the IDF for 20 years refining and developing his …

May 28, 2019 · Using Imi Lichtenfeld’s original goals, Krav Maga Worldwide provides an accessible and approachable environment where Los Angeles citizens can learn self defense …

Jan 12, 2025 · Imi Lichtenfeld is a revered figure in the world of martial arts, known as the founder of Krav Maga, the self-defense system used by military and law enforcement agencies …

Krav Maga was created in the 1940s by Imi Lichtenfeld and has long been considered a secret weapon of the Israeli armed forces. Imi (Imrich) Sedé Or (Lichtenfeld) was born on May 26, …

The Original Israeli Krav Maga Association. Krav Maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld established the original non-profit Israeli Krav Maga Association (IKMA) on October 22, 1978, to promote Krav …