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Imi Lichtenfeld, Slovakian-Israeli martial artist, founded Krav Maga (born 1910)

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Imi Lichtenfeld

Hungarian-born Israeli martial artist

Imrich "Imi" Lichtenfeld, also known as Imi Sde-Or, was a Hungarian-born Israeli martial artist. He is widely recognized for developing Krav Maga, now considered an Israeli martial art.
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Krav Maga

Israeli self-defense system

Krav Maga is an Israeli self-defence system. Developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), it uses techniques derived from aikido, boxing, judo, karate and wrestling. It is known for its focus on real-world situations.
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