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The Nazi era origin of Israel’s national martial art

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Published: 1 October 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Israel's national martial art was originally developed to beat up Nazis in street brawls – Blake Stilwell – We Are the Mighty 27.09.16
One of the most effective hand-to-hand combat techniques taught today — and one that has become closely identified with the Jewish state that embraced it — Krav Maga was a product of the Nazi-era streets of pre-World War II Czechoslovakia. Includes videos.

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