Krav Maga: From Mean Street Self Defense To Strip Mall Martial Art

In the beginning most martial arts styles start outThey say necessity is the mother of invention
of necessity of as a form of self defense that isand there is no better example of this than in the
simple and effective. However, over time thingsworld of self defense. Krav Maga was no
change and the original idea is becomes corrupted.different, it was born out of a need to keep the
Krav Maga started off as a rough and tumblepeace and survive the brutal streets of Bratislava,
form of street fighting, but like most arts; it hasKrav Maga’s founder, Imi Lichtenfield
become “civilized”. Like withgrew up on theses streets during harsh times. He
other martial arts Krav Maga’s ownknew what all street fighters know; combat
commercialization and popularity has become itssports aren’t self defense.
downfall.