About this item
Just like most people in the world we all want to be able to defend ourselves against an attacker. Krav Maga was created in the 1930s to help the Jews in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia against unwanted fascists. It wasn't taught in a studio; it was taught by Imre Lichtenfeld to his friends and neighbors so they could defend themselves in the streets against the violence there. Lichtenfeld took what he had been taught in boxing and wrestling and tweaked it into what we know as Krav Maga today. He worked with the Israeli Military to teach their soldiers new skills to help them in combat. Krav Maga has changed and been refined over the years, but the principle remains the same. Krav Maga ideas include: Seeing how important it is and learning to expand on the instinctive responses while under stress.
About the Author
Adam Fisher was born in New York and at the age of 21 began travelling the world. At the age of 23 he found himself in Israel and was introduced to the Israeli hybrid martial art of Krav Maga, which focuses on highly aggressive self-defense.
On his return to the US, Adam opened his own Krav Maga school and has since written a number of books on the subject, attracting a wide readership which includes well-known celebrities, politicians and public figures.
Adam now lives a much more sedate life, preferring to spend time with his family than travelling. He enjoys reading, writing books, keeping fit and relaxing with friends, as well as continuing to perfect his Krav Maga art.
