IDF (Israeli Defense Forces)
Armed Forces
Israel Defense Forces, where the military version of Krav Maga was established and standardized.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth1948
Era20th–21st century
Country of OriginIsrael
Rank / TitleMilitary Combat System
Active Years1948–present
Biography
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) appointed Imi Lichtenfeld as Chief Instructor of Physical Fitness and Hand-to-Hand Combat in 1948, establishing military Krav Maga for all troops.