http://www.ikmkravmaga.us/ Krav Maga (pronounced Krav Ma-gah) means contact-combat in Hebrew. Krav Maga is essentially a noncompetitive eclectic self-defense system founded by Imi Lichtenfeld and gradually developed by him over the years. Rooted in anti-Semitic Slovakia in the mid-30’s, throughout the 40’s -before and after the state of Israel was formed - and for the duration of about 20 years of IDF service, Imi refined his unique method for self-defense and hand-to-hand combat. IKM, International Krav Maga, is an Israeli-based organization founded by Gabi Noah (Master II) in 2009. The IKM is active in more than 20 countries worldwide and rapidly growing. IKM’s Team has vast experience in teaching Krav Maga to different sectors as civilians, law enforcement agencies, intervention teams, anti-terrorist units, air marshals and VIP security personnel. The IKM specializes in training defensive tactics, hand-to-hand combat techniques, self defense and fighting skills. The IKM provides ongoing and in-service programs for the above verticals and qualification, or the continuation of training, of their in-house instructors. IKM NY’s branch has founded by Expert I – Tsahi Shemesh in 2010. Nowadays violence occurs more and more often and Krav Maga proposes a simple solution to deal with this increasing problem. We believe that acquiring the skill to defend one’s self is as important as possessing basic CPR knowledge; they can both save a life. Each and every one of us has the right to live in peace, safetyness and dignity. Krav Maga is aimed towards anyone who wants to gain combat and self defense skills in order to be able to deal with the violent situations in today's reality.