What are the different Krav Maga organizations?

The Differences Between Krav Maga Organizations

• The Israeli Krav Maga Association (IKMA). The IKMA is the oldest Krav Maga organization in the world founded by Imi Lichtenfeld.
• The International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF).
• Krav Maga Federation (KMF).

Are there different styles of Krav Maga?

I make the distinction between what I call “Classic Krav Maga” which is the civilian style derived directly from Imi Lichtenfeld’s system and taught by the main Krav Maga organizations (IKMA, KAMI, IKMF, FEKM, KMW, KMG, SAFKM, etc) and the other styles including military systems such as Protect Krav Maga (PKM), Kalah …

Is Krav Maga Global (KMG) similar to the ikmf?

One of the IKMF’s head instructors, Eyal Yanilov, broke ranks with the IKMF and formed Krav Maga Global (KMG) recently. The techniques and training methods taught by KMG instructors therefore very closely resemble those of the IKMF.

What is the KMF’s philosophy?

The KMF’s philosophy follows the original guidelines, techniques and principles set forth by Imi Lictenfeld, without alteration. For instance, they have retained Imi’s belt system whereby material and techniques separate ranks of students.

Are there any KMG schools in New York City?

Both the IKMF and KMG are reputable organizations that provide a high standard of training. There is an IKMF school in New York (NYC). There aren’t currently any KMG schools in the New York region. Krav Maga Federation (KMF). The KMF has been in New York the longest of all the above organizations.

Who is the current leader of the KMF?

The KMF has been in New York the longest of all the above organizations. The KMF is currently led by another of Imi’s original students, Haim Zut in Israel. In the US, the KMF is led by Rhon Mizrahi. The KMF’s philosophy follows the original guidelines, techniques and principles set forth by Imi Lictenfeld, without alteration.