Training Under the Founder

Eyal began practising Krav Maga at the age of 15 under the personal tutelage of Krav Maga’s founder, Imi Lichtenfeld.
From an early age, he showed extraordinary talent as both a student and an instructor.

Grandmaster Imi recruited Eyal to train high-level students and to certify Krav Maga instructors.
Over time, Eyal became Imi’s closest student and assistant.

He is the only individual to personally receive the Founder’s Diploma of Excellence and the then-unprecedented rank of
Expert Level 8—the highest rank in Krav Maga.

Teaching Krav Maga Worldwide

Eyal later travelled abroad and began teaching the system across many countries.
In the United States and Europe, he instructed special military and law enforcement units, as well as civilian students.

To support the global spread of Krav Maga, Eyal founded the International Krav Maga Federation.
He served as its president under the guidance and support of Grandmaster Imi.

In practice, Eyal has personally trained all of the world’s first-generation Krav Maga instructors.

Leading the System’s Continued Development

Since Imi’s death in 1998, Eyal has taken responsibility for the continuing development of Krav Maga.
In 2010, he established KMG – Krav Maga Global, creating an international structure for training,
certification, and ongoing instructor development.

Today, Eyal continues to train instructors and oversee staff around the world.
Under his personal supervision, a team of elite instructors is bringing Krav Maga to a growing number of countries.

Adopted by Professionals Worldwide

In addition to the many civilians training in Krav Maga centres, military and police special forces worldwide have adopted
Krav Maga—as taught by Eyal and his team—as their preferred combat fighting system.