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About Krav Maga
Authentic Self-Defence - Stockport, Greater Manchester
About Krav Maga
Krav Maga, meaning “contact combat,” was developed in the mid-20th century by Imi Sde-Or (Lichtenfeld), an accomplished athlete with a background in wrestling, boxing, gymnastics, and swimming. He excelled particularly in wrestling, both as a competitor and trainer. Drawing from this experience, and real-world street defence, Imi created the Krav Maga system.
Krav Maga was designed to be fast to learn, easy to apply under pressure, and effective in unpredictable and life-threatening situations. After retiring from the military in 1964, Imi dedicated himself to adapting the system for civilians—regardless of age, gender, or background. His vision was to give everyday people the tools to survive an attack and get home safely with minimal harm.
​To share his method more widely, Imi established formal training centres and founded the Krav Maga Association. This then became a global organisation led by Imi and his direct students and instructors called the International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF).
Krav Maga is now a widely taught self-defence system, practiced around the world. The system is built on natural reactions and offers practical techniques to deal with real threats like grabs, strikes, weapon attacks, and multiple assailants.
Meet Your Instructor
Liv​
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G5 Level Instructor (IKMF)
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9 years' Krav Maga experience
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Civilian Instructor (2019)
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Specialist Women's Instructor (2019)
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Specialist Kids Instructor (2022)
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Enhanced DBS checked
Hi, welcome to RISE KRAV MAGA! I'm Liv - Founder and Chief Instructor at RKM, Manchester-born and Stockport-based.
I'd tried different martial arts over the years, but none of them were quite right for me. I was looking for something that worked in real life and challenged me physically and mentally.
Like far too many people, I’ve had to stay alert in different situations and make quick decisions. One encounter, many years ago where I was grabbed, made me realise that I didn’t have the skills to properly deal with situations that could cause me serious harm…or worse.
Krav Maga had been on my radar, and from my very first session I knew that it was different. In 2019, after years of intense training, I completed the brutal IKMF instructor course so that I could pass on my knowledge to others. I’ve spent years teaching both children and adults in and out of Krav Maga, and so I’m experienced at breaking things down for people to learn - and enjoy too!
For me, the best part of teaching isn’t just seeing people improve their technique or fitness. It’s seeing them push themselves, realise how capable they are, and walk taller and with more confidence. As an instructor, you don’t go through brutal gradings, training and courses just for yourself. You do it to pass on the knowledge. That’s why we do what we do.
If you have any questions, just get in touch. Looking forward to seeing you on the mats at RISE!
