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Krav Maga
{{Martial arts}}
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[[File:Kravmaga.jpg|thumb|232px|right|Paratroopers training in ''Krav Maga''.]]
'''Krav Maga''' {{IPAc-en|k|r|ɑː|v|_|m|ə|ˈ|ɡ|ɑː}} (in ''hebrew'' means  "contact combat") is an Israeli kind of [[martial arts]]. Today it is used both by the ''Israeli Defense Forces'' and all over the world.

(contracted; show full)| work=[[BBC News]]
| accessdate=2013-03-05}}</ref> To be successful, ''Krav Maga'' requires some special and very intensive physical training with special equipment, including, but not limited to a [[punching bag]].
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''Krav Maga'' is used by both regular and special forces, and several closely related variations have been developed and adopted by law enforcement and intelligence organizations of Israel. There are several organizations teaching variations of ''Krav Maga'' internationally.<ref>{{cite news
| title=Inside Israel
| author=Jim Wagner and Maj. Avi Nardia
| url=http://www.blackbeltmag.com/archives/141
(contracted; show full)| last=Brostoff
| date=2008-21-31
| accessdate=2013-03-05}}
* [http://www.kravmaga-ikmf.com International Krav Maga Federation]

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[[Category:Physical exercising]]
[[Category:Martial arts]]