Aikido vs. Krav Maga: Understanding the Differences

Aikido and Krav Maga differ fundamentally in their philosophy and application of force. Compare these two distinct martial arts to determine which self-defense style best suits your training goals.

Krav Maga Vs. Aikido

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Frank Kermes

Krav maga and aikido are two very different modern martial arts that have become popular options for self-defense training. Krav maga was developed by Imi Lichtenfeld in the 1930s and '40s, and adopted by the Israel Defense Force as its unarmed combat system.