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self-defense organization in the world and industry leader in Krav Maga-based
self-defense, fitness, and fighting. Krav Maga is the official self-defense
system of the Israeli Defense Forces, emphasizing instinctive movements,
practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios.
Founded in 1999 to promote Krav Maga throughout the United States and around
the world, KMW trains and certifies instructors and licenses over 150 authorized
Krav Maga training centers (KMW Official Training Centers™) in the United
States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Europe. KMW has trained over 5,000 law
enforcement and military personnel, together representing more than 700
government agencies and military forces throughout the United States.
The KMW National Training Centers™ offer the highest caliber of instruction
to thousands of people, supporting the company’s core commitments to keeping
people healthy, fit and safe. KMW maintains a long-standing relationship with
the non-profit Krav Maga Association of America (KMAA), which were both founded
by Los Angeles County District Attorney Darren Levine, a sixth-degree black belt
in Krav Maga, who trained under Imi Lichtenfeld and is an honored recipient of
the Krav Maga Founder’s Diploma. Through the service of its leaders and
strategic partnerships with KMAA, educational institutions and other civic
organizations and agencies, KMW continues to develop, promote and implement
self-defense and fitness programs that help people “Get in shape. Go
home safe.”