Lichtenstein arrived in Brazil on 18 January 1990,Krav Maga 2010: Imi Lichtenfeld centenary celebration and 20 years of Krav Maga in Brazil Retrieved on 6 February 2010.Worldwide Krav Maga Directory: Brazil Retrieved on 6 February 2010. appointed by Lichtenfeld to introduce his martial art to South America. He has written at least three books on krav maga,The Guide: Interview with Master Kobi Lichtenstein (2005). Retrieved on 6 February 2010. including Krav Maga: A filosofia da defesa IsraelenseGoogle Books: Krav Maga – A filosofia da defesa Israelense Retrieved on 6 February 2010. (Krav Maga: The Philosophy of the Israeli Defense) and Krav Maga: Sua defesa pessoal contra a violência urbanaGoogle Books: Krav Maga – Sua defesa pessoal contra a violencia urbana Retrieved on 6 February 2010. (Krav Maga: Your self-defense against urban violence). In January 1996, Lichtenfeld promoted Lichtenstein to the rank of 6th dan in krav maga.
