Jewish Defenders (Haganah)
Defense Militia in Palestine
Underground defense militia in British Palestine that forged the roots of Kapap and Krav Maga.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth20. století
Date of Death20. století
Era20th century
Country of OriginIsrael / Palestine
Rank / TitlePioneers of Kapap & Krav Maga
Active Years1920–1948
Biography
Members of the Haganah and Palmach commando units in the 1930s-1940s codified Kapap (Face-to-Face Combat), integrating short staff defenses, knife fighting, and unarmored striking.