Created in 1997 by Richard DOUIEB, official representative of Imi LICHTENFELD in Europe, the European Federation of Krav-Maga now includes more than 4500 licensees in 8 countries: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Finland, Portugal, Italy and Spain.

At the meeting of the FFKDA (Fédération Française de Karaté et Disciplines Associées- the French National Coucil for Karate and associated Disciplines), held on the 5th January 2007, Richard DOUIEB was appointed Coordinator and Technical Director for Krav-Maga in France.

Code of Ethics

As a member of the F.E.K.M. / R.D. I undertake to respect the following
Charter of Conduct and to be:

  •   Honest
  •   Non-aggressive
  •   Humble
  •   To respect the terms of our statutes, our internal regulations, our instructors and our training partners

Besides this, I undertake to use the techniques of Krav Maga exclusively during classes or for the purpose of defending my physical integrity or that of those near to me.
I will also help to engender a convivial climate of friendship and simplicity.