KMW's Marni Fund raises nearly $450,000 for breast cancer research

Krav Maga Worldwide (KMW), the largest reality based self-defense organization in the world with over 500 law enforcement, government agencies and specialized military units trained, announces its grand opening of their West Los Angeles facility at a special open house event on Saturday, January 30, 2010. Press is invited to attend from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for site tours and interviews with Darren Levine, KMW Chief Instructor. Official ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m.

“Krav Maga really is self-defense. It can put women on an equal playing field with men.”

The Grand Opening is free and open to the public. It will be held Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the West Los Angeles training center of Krav Maga Worldwide located at 11400 West Olympic Blvd.#100, Los Angeles, CA 90064. (310) 966.1300.

Darren Levine, KMW Chief Instructor and Founder of Krav Maga Worldwide, is a 6^th degree black belt and recipient of the Founder’s Diploma from Krav Maga creator Imi Lichtenfeld. Darren Levine is co-author of the latest book on the subject Black Belt Krav Maga: Elite Techniques of the World’s Most Powerful Combat System (available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other major retailers). Levine says about the new West L.A. facility, “Some people come here to get safe and they go home fit. Some people come here to get fit and they go home safe. We have the friendliest atmosphere to do some serious work.”

Professional athletes and celebrities are also fans of Krav Maga. Bas Rutten, Former UFC Heavyweight Champion, states, “Krav Maga has the best weapon defenses. On the street, this stuff actually works.” Jennifer Lopez trained in Krav Maga for her role in the movie “Enough.” Lopez states, “Krav Maga really is self-defense. It can put women on an equal playing field with men.”

Darren Levine's wife Marni Elise Levine passed away from breast cancer at the young age of 37. She was an inspiration to all and the highest ranking female Krav Maga instructor in the United States. After her passing in 2006, KMW established the “Marni Fund” in conjunction with the Stop Cancer Organization. KMW puts on special self-defense seminars worldwide with 100% of the proceeds from the seminars donated to the Marni Fund. Since its inception in 2006, the Marni Fund has raised close to $450,000 for breast cancer research. These funds are matched by the Comprehensive Cancer Research Center. In total, almost $1 million dollars has been raised by the Marni Fund to date.