Military Combatives

The Founder of Krav Maga – Imre “Imi” Lichtenfeld

Krav Maga / By Joel Williams / June 29, 2023 / Combatives, distance learning, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Krav Maga, Martial Arts, Military Combatives, online learning, Self-Defense, Self-Protection, Train At Home

Imi Lichtenfeld led the effort to develop Krav Maga, the unarmed fighting system used by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Krav Maga was originally developed for a small group of Jews (pre-WWII) as a system of proven techniques, that could be quickly learned to defend against physical attacks. Over time Krav Maga was systematized as the primary empty-hand training for military personnel. During his service in the IDF, Imi Lichtenfeld developed and refined his hand-to-hand combat techniques. After leaving the military, he adapted Krav Maga for civilian self-defense, enabling schools and training facilities to begin teaching Krav Maga to everyone. Read on to learn more about this fascinating history!

How to Become a Certified Krav Maga Instructor

Instructors, Krav Maga / By Joel Williams / July 31, 2021 / Get Certified, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Instructor, Krav Maga, Military Combatives, Self Defense, Teacher

Are you interested effective self-defense? Would you like to have the credibility to teach others? In this blog post, we share with you several routes to becoming Krav Maga Instructor Certified. Check it out!

No Krav Maga School Near You? You Can Still Learn!

Krav Maga / By Joel Williams / May 3, 2021 / distance learning, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Krav Maga, Learn To Fight, Military Combatives, online learning, Online learning options, Self Defense

In recent years, online learning and workout options for conditioning and training in martial arts from home have gained in popularity. These resources are not only useful during this time of social distancing, but also viable options for long-term training. In this article, I will share information about several top options available for learning Krav Maga over the internet.