INTERVIEW WITH MASTER KOBI LICHENSTEIN

THE GUIDE: What is Krav Magá?
Mr. Kobi Lichtenstein: It is a technique of self defense that can be used by men, women and children. Nowadays it's very used by businessmen and security professionals.

THE GUIDE: When did Krav Magá training arrive in Brasil?
Mr. Kobi Lichtenstein: I began teaching Krav Magá in Brazil 15 years ago when I came to live here. I started teaching in Rio de Janeiro and nowadays there are 48 training halls shared in 8 Brazilian states.

THE GUIDE: How is the spread process of Krav Maga made?
Mr. Kobi Lichtenstein: Krav Maga is an efficient self defense method, it is not a sport nor martial art. It prepares the person to know how to react in an aggression moment.

THE GUIDE: How was this defense technique created?
Mr. Kobi Lichtenstein: Krav Maga was createn in the 40's by a man called Imi Lichtenfld. His goal was to make people be able to defend themselves in a risk of aggression moment.

THE GUIDE: What is the reason of your book?
Mr. Kobi Lichtenstein: I wanted to clarify this technique and link it to its creator. In this book, I explain the techniques created by Imi Lichtenfld for a better assimilation and I selected 600 illustrative pictures.

THE GUIDE: Is this your first book in this subject?
Mr. Kobi Lichtenstein: No, it's my third. I have written about urban defense and another of defense techniques from knives and baton.