How to Teach Krav Maga

Born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, Imi Lichtenfield is the founder of Krav Maga. Imi began developing Krav Maga techniques in the 1930s. Fascist hoodlums terrorized his town. Imi protected his family and Jewish friends. Through numerous fights, he learned the difference between street and competitive fighting. Krav Maga students learn how to defend themselves against real world attack styles. It is the most practical self-defense style in the world.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Study Krav Maga's history. Krav Maga's founder Imi traveled to Israel in the 1940s and served in the Haganah, a Jewish paramilitary organization. He provided basic instruction to soldiers and Krav Maga became the official self-defense style of the Israel Defense Forces.

2. Learn it. Visit the Krav Maga website and find local classes. Since it does not have a competitive form, it is not a martial art. Krav Maga is a self-defense system. Students learn its techniques to defend themselves on the battlefield and on the streets.

3. Explore the style's philosophy. To be successful, Krav Maga's philosophy must echo within your heart. Ask your instructors for additional tips and training to prepare you for teaching.

4. Take the Krav Maga's Instructor training classes. Certified instructors can use the Krav Maga official seal, name and logo for their businesses. Instructors can also Krav Maga merchandise.

5. Use Krav Maga's Worldwide merchandising packages. The organization assists instructors with TV and print ads. As a Krav Maga instructor, you can teach both civilians and your local police department.

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