Bratislava Jewish Community
Urban Defense Group
Bratislava Jewish urban self-defense group of the 1930s led by Imi Lichtenfeld.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth20. století
Date of Death20. století
Era20th century (1930s)
Country of OriginSlovakia (Bratislava)
Rank / TitleCradle of Civil Krav Maga
Active Years1935–1940
Biography
In 1930s Bratislava, Slovakia, young Jewish fencers, boxers, and wrestlers led by Imi Lichtenfeld formed street defense units, testing raw combat tactics that birthed Krav Maga.