Imi Lichtenfeld
Martial artist, creator of Krav Maga
Born
May 26th, 1910
115 years ago
Died
January 9th, 1998
27 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Israel
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Born in Hungary, a martial artist, boxer, and gymnast developed Krav Maga, a self-defense system integrating techniques from various martial arts and boxing. Emigrated to Israel and became involved in training military and law enforcement personnel. The system emphasized practical defense against real-world threats, contributing to its widespread adoption across the globe. Established a training center in Israel, further promoting the discipline. His work laid a foundation for the evolution of modern self-defense.
Developed Krav Maga as a self-defense system
Trained Israeli military and police forces
Established the Krav Maga Federation
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