Interesting and Fun Facts about Krav Maga - Elite Martial Arts

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Interesting and Fun Facts about Krav Maga
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Although most people know of Krav Maga as a form
of martial arts, they might not be aware of its
history, origin, and other fun facts.
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Some of these may even contribute to the
training, making it more enjoyable! Below are
just a few
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1. Krav Maga was created by Imi Lichtenfeld, a
Jewish man living in German-occupied
Czechoslovakia in the 1930s.
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He developed this form of self-defense in
response to the growing violence being committed
in Jewish neighbourhoods, and to help defend the
Jewish community.
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Lichtenfeld fled to Palestine in 1940, where he
continued to enhance Krav Maga.
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2. In 1948, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
appointed Lichtenfeld as their Chief Instructor
for Physical Fitness and Krav Maga at the IDF
School of Combat Fitness.
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He continued to refine his techniques for
close-quarter and hand-to-hand combat, whilst
training the men and women enlisted in the
Israeli military.
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3. Krav Maga is largely based on the amalgamation
of various forms of martial arts and sport
fighting.
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Lichtenfeld incorporated boxing, wrestling,
Jujitsu, and Judo (to name a few). Years later,
Muay Thai was also added to the repertoire.
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4. Civilian training for Krav Maga did not occur
until 1972. Israel was the first to make Krav
Maga a part of their physical education / sports
curriculum and start training non-military
individuals.
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5. Training provides a full body workout. Because
much emphasis is on placed on speed, agility, and
endurance, it challenges a persons physical
fitness while learning useful self-defense
techniques.
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6. Krav Maga is becoming the preferred workout
regimen for many celebrities. Not only does
training assist with weight loss and muscle
development,
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but it also helps actors prepare for upcoming
roles, including Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt,
Daniel Craig, and Hilary Swank.
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If any of these pique your interest, we encourage
you to contact us and schedule your first free
trial class.
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Whether you are looking to get into shape,
maintain current fitness levels, or develop
self-defense skills,
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we invite you to visit your nearest Elite Martial
Arts location in Mississauga, North York, or
Downtown Toronto. Please also feel free to call
us at 647-406-9862.
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