1997 - Krav Maga National Training Center Opens

Continuing demand from civilians and law enforcement agents prompted Darren and his top students to open the Krav Maga National Training Center, a 6,000 square foot facility in West Los Angeles.

The Center, which opened in February of 1997, was the first training facility of its kind in the world --incorporating a full time schedule of Krav Maga self defense, fighting, and fitness classes. The Krav Maga National Training Center became a training ground for civilians, law enforcement and military units.

1998 - Imi Lichtenfeld Dies

Imi Lichtenfeld died in 1998 at the age of 88. His funeral was attended by many of the highest-ranking and most important members of the Israeli military. He will be sorely missed.

But Imi's legacy lives on. His system of Krav Maga was founded on moral and human values, emphasizing personal integrity, non-violence, good citizenship, and humble contact. These principles have been, and will continue to be, the guiding force for the students of Krav Maga.

To date, Krav Maga has been taught to thousands of civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel in Israel, Europe, and the United States. Through his efforts, Imi has saved numerous lives and has helped thousands to "walk in peace."

1999 - Krav Maga Enterprises Is Formed

In January of 1999, Darren and several of the organizing members of Krav Maga formed Krav Maga Worldwide Enterprises to help the Krav Maga Association of America, Inc. expand and promote Krav Maga in the United States and around the world.

Krav Maga Worldwide Enterprises eventually expects to have a Krav Maga training center in every major city in the U.S.

We thank everyone for their continued support of the finest self defense and fighting system in the world.