Krav Maga is one of the most violent and widely used defensive fighting styles used in America today. Originating in Israel, it combines various martial arts techniques, creating a practical and intricate method of self-defense. Per Bob Riha Jr of USA Today ‘’Krav Maga (pronounced KRAHV muh-GAH), Hebrew for "contact combat," is the creation of Imi Lichtenfeld, a who fought with a paramilitary organization during Israel's 1948 war for independence.’’ This essay will analys the methods, developmental history, as well as a live demonstration of Krav Maga.
Lichtenfeld was born to a Jewish family in Slovakia, where he grew up to become a professional boxer, gymnast, and a champion wrestler. He began developing Krav Maga techniques around 1930, when anti-Semitic gangs began terrorizing predominantly Jewish neighborhoods and places of business. Which eventually resulted in modern day krav. He wanted to develop a means of defense that would be as effective as it would be accessible to whom ever needed it, whether that be a business man or a trained soldier. Riha also goes on to say ‘’ Lichtenfeld, who died in 1998, brought Krav Maga to the United States about 20 years ago and first marketed it as a hand-to-hand combat system for police departments.’’2 Freedom Martial Arts in Ludington Michigan looks a whole lot larger on the inside than on the outside. It …show more content…
The instructor than tunes on rock music, which helps the increase of focus, energy, and overall excitement levels of the class. Master Jones uses this technique in all the self-defense classes that is offered at Freedom Martial Arts. In a personal interview with me, a jujutsu student, who preferred to remain anonymous, told me ‘’I love it here, you get to have a whole lot of fun while learning a valuable skill.’’ Clearly, Master Jones provides those who attend FMA with a friendly and professional
Lichtenfeld was born to a Jewish family in Slovakia, where he grew up to become a professional boxer, gymnast, and a champion wrestler. He began developing Krav Maga techniques around 1930, when anti-Semitic gangs began terrorizing predominantly Jewish neighborhoods and places of business. Which eventually resulted in modern day krav. He wanted to develop a means of defense that would be as effective as it would be accessible to whom ever needed it, whether that be a business man or a trained soldier. Riha also goes on to say ‘’ Lichtenfeld, who died in 1998, brought Krav Maga to the United States about 20 years ago and first marketed it as a hand-to-hand combat system for police departments.’’2 Freedom Martial Arts in Ludington Michigan looks a whole lot larger on the inside than on the outside. It …show more content…
The instructor than tunes on rock music, which helps the increase of focus, energy, and overall excitement levels of the class. Master Jones uses this technique in all the self-defense classes that is offered at Freedom Martial Arts. In a personal interview with me, a jujutsu student, who preferred to remain anonymous, told me ‘’I love it here, you get to have a whole lot of fun while learning a valuable skill.’’ Clearly, Master Jones provides those who attend FMA with a friendly and professional