IKI Krav Maga Black Belts

Our Black Belts

Many of our IKI members have earned high ranking black belts with other styles. They have then learned the fundamentals of IKI Krav Maga and have been authorized to teach. Only a small percentage of our members have actually earned IKI black belts. This has always come after a serious period of proving themselves with hard work and dedication.

I would like to present these black belts; these are all people I am proud to be associated with. I can also attest to the personal integrity and good character of each of these individuals. I encourage all of our members to follow their example.

I have asked each of our black belts to address six points.

1. Number of years in martial arts:

2. Number of years in Krav Maga:

3. Number of years with IKI:

4. Any other ranks you possess

5. Military or law enforcement experience:

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended

Amy Jo Giles, Springfield, Illinois, USA

Amy is an gifted practitioner and instructor of Krav Maga. She is our first female black belt outside of Israel. She travels great lengths to train with me on my USA tours.

1. I have 14 years of martial arts experience and 19 years of experience in the fitness industry

2. I have 11 years of experience in Krav Maga

3. I have 6 years of experience in IKI

4. I have earned a 3rd degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, a 2nd in Ju-Jitsu and a 1st in IKI Krav Maga along with an Instructor Certification, We don't get into ranks but I also have 4 years of N.S.I. Arnis and JKD training

5. I have no military experience, but I have done 30 hours of ride alongs with the Jacksonville, IL Police Department and I have a degree in Sociology

6. I have hosted 2 IKI seminars as well as a 4 day personal group training course (you, Roby, Kelly and I), I have attended three seminars at the U of Ilinois, 1 in Effingham and 1 in Bradley...two of which I taught the beginning until you got there :-)

Tim Hillis, Cottonwood, Arizona, USA

Tim came to us with a lifetime of experience in the martial arts, including a 4th dan black belt and a full impressive career in law enforcement.

1. Number of years in martial arts: I started in the martial arts in 1974 and have trained consistently since, so 36 years total.

K-9 Narcotics Detection, Behavior Modification, Tracking and Man Trailing,

Bomb/Accelerant Detection, Patrol Dog Training/Handling Procedures

1996-1999 Eight to Sixteen Hours Annually in Certification Training @ St. Louis County Police Academy

1997 Burns' International Protective Services -Security Management and Haz/Mat Reporting Training Programs (St. Louis Offices)

2001 Certified as Instructor in Krav Maga [(Official System of Self Defense for the Israeli Defense Forces) (My primary trainer, Sam Sde, is a former Israeli Combat instructor in the IDF, Basic Training)]

2003 20 hours Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Firearms Certification (Instructor -Mike Murray)

2003 Licensed w/ Ohio Department of Commerce Private Investigator / Personal Security Agent

2003 Completed Instructor Course in Fierce Israeli Hand to Hand Tactics (F.I.G.H.T.) under former IDF Orev Golani Operator Mike Lee Kanarek

2003 12 Hours Intro to Protective Agent (Executive/Dignitary Protection) @ Ohio Law Enforcement Training Center (Instructor -Jim Meade)

2004 Police Basic Academy Ohio University (Chillicothe) Southern Ohio Police Training Institute

2004 Certified First Responder – Operations Level (NFPA 472 and OSHA 29CFR1910.120 HAZWOPER Compliant)

2004 Police Basic Firearms Course 40 Hours Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Compliant

2004 Law Enforcement Driving Course – 40 Hours (Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission)

2005 Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy

2006 Arizona Detention Association Academy @ Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) Graduated Honor Cadet

2006 Certified as Defensive Tactics Instructor for YCSO (Dynamic Combat System)

2006 Completed General Instructor Training for YCSO

2006-to Present Academy Instructor YSCO Detention Officer Basic Academy – Training Coordinator

RELEVANT EDUCATION AND AWARDS cont’d.

2008 Israeli Krav International Instructor certified under Founder Moshe Katz

2008 Awarded Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Unit Citation

2009 Promoted to Black Belt Instructor; Israeli Krav International Krav Maga – Awarded by Moshe Katz

2009 Appointed to “Lesson Plan Group” for the Arizona Detention Association for the development and updating of Standardized Curriculum for Detention Academies Statewide

2010 Successfully completed Tactical Officer Academy located at COTA (Arizona Department of Corrections)

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: I have hosted 5 seminars and spent 60 hours training in Israel May of 2010 at the first International Instructor Tour and Train.

Gary Hodges Jr, Basset, Va, USA

Gary is a quiet but powerful man, deeply devoted to his Krav Maga training, developing new applications and training in reality settings. He is a devoted and kind teacher.

1. number of years in martial arts: 32

2. number of years in Krav Maga: 13

3. number of years with IKI: 5

4. Any other ranks you possess, brown belt and up or blue belt and up for BJJ:

• Blue belt Royce Gracie

5. Military or law enforcement experience: Worked as Security for the EVT (Elite Vale Tudo)

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended – 3

Craig Gray Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Second dan Black Belt IKI, Phase Three Instructor

1. Number of years in martial arts: Started training in 1976 (36 years)

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: Began in 1999 (14 years)

3. Number of years with IKI: Joined in Jan. 2009 (4 years)

4. Any other ranks you possess:

Budo Taijutsu - Black Belt

Tactical Martial Arts - Instructor

Silat Satria-Naga - Associate Coach

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Blue Belt 3 stripes - Training Association Leader & Coach

Praying Mantis Kung Fu / Tai Chi - Senior Student (former) - Asst. Instructor

Tae Kwon Do - Chung Do Kwan - 2nd Degree Black Belt - Instructor

Tae Kwon Do - Moo Duk Kwan - 1st Degree Black Belt - Instructor

5. Military or law enforcement experience.

Subject Matter Expert for MCOLES (Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards)

Developed the MCOLES (Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards) Approved Self Defense for Law Enforcement Training Program.

Private security / Executive protection 6 yrs.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: Craig has hosted and attended over 8 IKI seminars and was part of the first Tour and Train (60 hours) program in Israel.

Michael Fath Fairfax, Va, USA

Second dan black belt,

1. Number of years in martial arts: 15

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: 10

3. Number of years with IKI: 4

4. Any other ranks you possess, brown belt and up or blue belt and up for BJJ:

• 4th degree Black Belt World Taekwondo Federation

• 3rd degree Black Belt World Haedong Kumdo Federation (sword)

• 2nd degree Black Belt Master Martial Arts Training (Korean based blended system)

• 2nd degree Black Belt Israeli Krav Maga – I.K.I. (Moshe Katz)

• Blue Belt Brazilian JiuJitsu RGDA (Royler Gracie/David Adiv)

* Assistant Kru Muay Thai - International Council of Muay Thai Trainers (Scott Sullivan)

• One year Muay Thai/kickboxing training with pro coach Otis Berry

• Amateur boxing, New York Military Academy, 8 weeks/pro coach

5. Military or law enforcement experience: only instruction:

Washington, DC Police Force; United States Secret Service; Washington Metro Police; Alexandria VA Police; Arlington, VA Police;

Loudoun County, VA Sheriff’s Department; US State Department Special Ops unit;

VA State Police; Pentagon Security Police; Marine Special Forces;

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended – Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended – 5, plus private training with Moshe.

Fred Heins, Tilburg, Netherlands

Fred was tested for Black Belt in Israel and holds the rank of Black Belt in IKI Krav Maga, as well as Assistant Instructor.

1. Fred started at the age of 12 with Tae-Kwon-do and trained in various martial arts like, Shaolin Kempo, Jui- Jitsu,Kendo, Kyokushin Karate, Boxing, Thai Boxing,Luta Livre, MMA, Krav Maga.

2. Fred has 6 years experience in Krav Maga.

3. Since June 2009 with IKI

4. Fred is certified Kapap Instructor, Level 2 Commando Krav Maga instructor and Luta Livre instructor.

5. Fred has 25 years experience in the Security branch.

6. Hosted 2 IKI seminars, trained in 2009 and May 2010 in Maaleh Adumim, Israel.

MAJ Robert Peters, Kentucky, USA

1. 33 years in Martial Arts

2. 7 yrs Krav Maga training

3. IKI member: 4 years

4. 5th Dan Kenwayoshin Ryu Jujitsu (AMAR), 4th Dan Shotokan (WKA), 3rd Dan Tang Soo Do (KTA), 2nd Dan Judo (USJA,USJI), Master Instructor of Combat SAMBO (USCSA), Army Combatives Instructor (Army), Black Belt Marine Corp Martial Arts (USMC), Apprentice Jeet Kune Do Instructor (AFS), IKI- Krav Maga Black Belt Phase 2 Instructor, Blue Belt Brazilian Jujitsu (Renato Tavarres, Jason Keaton).

5. 24 years Military Service, 2 Combat Operations.

Head Defensive Tactics Instructor for six Police Departments.

6. Attended one and hosted two seminars

Calvin Longton Navarre, Fla, USA

Seonvd dan black belt in IKI

1. Number of years in martial arts: 39

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: 8

3. Number of years with IKI: 5

4. Any other ranks you possess:

4th Dan Hapkido

Black Belt Tae Kwon Do

Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5. Military or law enforcement experience:

USMC Infantry and Force Reconnaissance (13 years) Army Special Forces (4 years) USAF Combat Control (7 years) (Retired)

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: 6

Plus training with Moshe in Israel

John Liptak, San Destin Beach, Fla, USA

Earned second dan black belt in IKI, February 2013.

1. Number of years in martial arts: 36 (1976)

2. Number of years in Krav Maga:

3. Number of years with IKI:

4. Any other ranks you possess:5. Military or law enforcement experience:

US Marines 4 years.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: 14

Gary Brielmayer, San Destin Beach, Fla, USA

Earned second dan black belt in IKI, February 2013.

1. 17 yrs. Martial arts experience

2. I hold several black belts which include Kenpo, 4th degree American combat, which is a mixed martial arts, 1st black belt in Shotokan and black belt in IKI Krav.

3. I've been a member of IKI three years

4. I've studied Krav Maga 4 years.

5. I have no military experience

6. I've attended 7 seminars with Moshe Katz plus 4 days intensive personal training with Moshe Katz.

Alan Branch Kernersville, North Carlina

1. I have 32 years experience in the Martial Arts, and 17 in Fitness and Sports Performance.

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: I have been studying Krav Maga for 8 years, after 4 years of Hisardut.

3. I am in my 2nd year with the IKI.

4. I have Black Belts in American Karate, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu, Sombo, and a 6th Degree in Joe Lewis Fighting Systems. I am also the Regional Director for FAST Defense, certified in Close Quarters Combatives and hav 38-2-3 Fight Record. 2000 Speaker at the NAPMA World Martial Arts Convention teaching Reality based training drills.

2001 Featured Instructor at Karate College in the Bulletman Assailant Suit

2002 Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

I am also a certified Personal Trainer, Sports Conditioning Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also a Professional Boxing Trainer and trainer of Josh Tufte, the reigning IKF Super Heavy weight World Champion.

5. Military or law enforcement experience: None, however I have trained Defensive Tactics Instructors, SWAT team members, Military Security and Jailers.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended. I have hosted 2 seminars and our location in Kernersville N.C, including intensive semi-private Training with my Assistant Instructor Jon Phipps and Moshe Katz, and attended 2 others.

Jon Phipps, North Carolina

1. Number of years in martial arts: 34 years.

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: Have trained in various forms of Israeli martial arts for 12 years.

3. Number of years with IKI: 3

4. Any other ranks you possess:2nd Dan Joe Lewis Fighting Systems 4th Dan Allen Branch's American Martial Arts Systems 5th Dan American Martial Arts

Have studied and trained in many other martial arts but no longer claim rank in what I do not train.

5. Military or law enforcement experience:

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: Hosted 3 seminars, participated in an additional two seminars.

Morten Wang, Frogner, Norway,

1. Number of years in martial arts: Involved in martial arts for 25 years including; Karate, MMA, European wrestling and Krav Maga.

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: 7

3. Number of years with IKI: 4, have about 40-50 hours with training each month this last year. All hours IKI Krav Maga, to really get in to the system.

4. Any other ranks you possess: No specific rank. I never tried to grade.

5. Military or law enforcement experience: I have only one eye, so i could not go to the military.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended : Hosted 5 seminars.

Roberta Grossi, Paris, France

Earned first dan black belt in Paris, September 1, 2011.

Sean Stoopman Virginia, USA

First dan Black Belt IKI Krav Maga, Black Belt IKI Kickboxing

1. Number of years in martial arts: 23 Year in martial arts starting at the young age of 5 with TaeKwonDo and continuing on after that.

2. Number of years in krav maga: I have been training for six years starting in 2005 with Krav Maga

3. Number of years with IKI: I have been with IKI for three years.

4. Any other ranks you possess:

1st degree Black Belt World Taekwondo Federation

1st degree Black Belt Hapkido World Hapkido Federation

1st degree Black Belt Freestyle Kickboxing Mountain Spirit Kick Boxing

1st degree Black Belt Krav Maga Through Israeli Krav International (Moshe Katz)

Phase Two (Assistant) Instructor

Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu From Professor Roy Dean

· Apprentice Instructor Descendants of the Masters Contemporary Jeet Kune Do & Kali under Sigung Paul Vunak

· 6 years Muay Thai Kickboxing

5. Military or law enforcement experience: No Military or Law Enforcement experience

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: I have hosted and attended 4 seminars with IKI and Moshe Katz, including private training.

Bjørn Olsen, Lillestrøm Norway

1. Years in Martial Arts: 15 Years

2. Years in Krav Maga: 3 Years

3. Years in IKI: 2 years

4. No other ranks

5. 1 year served in Norwegian army as a soldier. Specialized in paramedic. Regularly been called in for soldier training the last 10 years (4 times x 28 days)

6. 1 seminar attended, 2 seminars hosted (16 days, 70 hours, of training in Israel)

Alberto Labra, Mexico City, Mexico, March, 2012

1. Number of years in martial arts: 29

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: 14

3. Number of years with IKI: 4.

4. Any other ranks you possess: Black belt 1st Dan in Karate-Do. Black belt 3rd Dan in Kick Boxing.

5. Military or law enforcement experience: Only civilian.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: Attended one Seminar in USA. One Tour and Train in Israel. Hosted one seminar in Mexico City.

Tim Garrett, Manchester, Tennessee, USA

First dan black belt Krav Maga, First dan Black Belt IKI Kickboxing.

1. Number of years in martial arts:
Practicing and studying martial arts for over 25 years (from 1987)
Including but not limited to traditional Isshinryu Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Kick Boxing, and Mixed Martial Arts

Competed in multiple traditional martial arts point tournaments, multiple full contact ISKA kickboxing matches, multiple Tough Man boxing matches, and grappling tournaments

2. Number of years in Krav Maga:

Studying and practicing Krav Maga for over 4 years (from 2008)

3. Number of years with IKI:

Studying and practicing with IKI for over 2 years (from 2010)

Black belt Associate Instructor in Krav Maga awarded by Israeli Krav International

4. Any other ranks you possess:

Certified personal trainer awarded by the American Council on Exercise, B.S degree in IT / Health & Human Performance, and successfully trained martial artists to compete in the venues listed

Black Belt in Mixed Martial Arts awarded and recognized by the United Fighters Alliance and International Sports Karate Association

Black Belt in Karate, Kick Boxing, Thai Boxing, Jujitsu, & Judo awarded by Israeli Krav International

4th degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate awarded and recognized by the Okinawan Karate-do Union

4th degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate recognized by the International Isshinryu Karate Association

5. Military or law enforcement experience:

Eight years in the Army National Guard serving as a signal support specialist and military police

6. IKI Seminars - Hosted 3 multiple day seminars. Attended 3 other multiple day IKI seminars

Shelton Jefferson, USA

1. Number of years in martial arts: 16

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: 4

3. Number of years with IKI: 4.

4. Any other ranks you possess: I have earned a 2nd Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo, 1st Degree in Hapkido, 1st Degree in IKI Krav Maga, 2 years of JKD Training, Shotokan Karate Blue Belt, and Ninjitsu 6th Kyu Green Belt.

5. Military or law enforcement experience: Served 6 years in the United States Air Force as a Special Operations Direct Support Operator.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: 6

Tyler Collins, South Africa, USA

1. Number of years in martial arts: 20 years.

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: 4

3. Number of years with IKI: 3 Years

4. Any other ranks you possess: Elite Defence Academy Instructor, Elite Defence Academy Board Member 2009-2012

5. Military or law enforcement experience: None.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: We have had three in total so far. One ten day Tour and Train in Israel in 2010. In Johannesburg there were two five day seminars (2011 and 2012).

Alan Mann, South Africa

1. Number of years in martial arts: 10 years.

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: 6

3. Number of years with IKI: 4 years with IKI.

4. Any other ranks you possess: Black Belt, 1st Dan. Krav Maga – Elite Defence Academy.

5. Military or law enforcement experience: Ten years spent with 2 Reconnaissance Regiment in the South African Defence Force.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: Our Organization, Elite Defence Academy, has hosted and attended 2 week long seminars in South Africa and I have attended 2 Tour and Train sessions, each for 12 days, in Israel.

Laurian Lapadatu, Canada

Louisa Weizmann, Vancouver, BC, Canada

1. Number of years in martial arts: Over 28 years

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: Two years exclusively Krav Maga and 13 years Krav Maga as integrated into Combat Jujutsu

3. Number of years with IKI: 2

4. Any other ranks you possess:

Black belt instructor in Combat Jujutusu (certified IFOJJ and FUMA) over 13 years. Close quarters fighting, standup, ground, multiple attackers, weapons, etc.

Krav Maga black belt and certified instructor with IKI under founder Moshe Katz.

Instructor and 1st Dan black belt Goju-Ryu Karate. Women’s self defense specialist.

Tournament gold/silver medalist in full contact jujutsu and karate (kumite and kata).

Director and head instructor for Hit and Run Self Defense which has developed specialty programs for kids, women, men, seniors, law enforcement and security staff which have received various awards and accolades.

Complimentary training: 3 years Arnis, 2 years Brazilian Jujitsu (gui and no gui), S.O.A.R. Level 1,2, 3 certificates. Intense wilderness survival training. Street tactics “Shredding” workshop, various ground’n’pound fighting and kickboxing seminars. LEVEL HCP (CPR and AED) designed for Health Care Professionals.

5. Military or law enforcement experience: Civilian. I have trained and privately co-instructed various law enforcement and security staff.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: 2

James Chartier, Vancouver, BC, Canada

1. Number of years in martial arts: Over 30 years

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: Two years exclusively Krav Maga and 16 years Krav Maga as integrated into Combat Jujutsu

3. Number of years with IKI: 2

4. Any other ranks you possess:

Black belt and senior instructor in Combat Jujutusu (certified IFOJJ and FUMA) over 15 years. Close quarters fighting, standup, ground, multiple attackers, weapons, etc.

Krav Maga black belt and certified instructor with IKI under founder Moshe Katz.

Instructor and Karate black belt Goju-Ryu. One of the youngest in Canada (12 years old) to be awarded black belt rank by the masters of Japan.

Tournament gold medalist in jujutsu, karate and judo.

Complimentary training: 3 years Arnis, 2 years Brazilian Jujitsu (gui and no gui), 2 years boxing and judo. The Ultimate Martial Arts Workshop, Total Submission Personal Protection and Fighting sciences, Level 1, 2 & 3 Nightclub Protection (public relations, legal issues, security operations, personal protection and combat control tactics). 8 hours street tactics “Shredding” workshop, Total Impact Instructor for women in areas of combat psychology, offensive fighting skills, strategy and tactics. Red Cross certification for Emergency first aid, CPR and AED.

5. Military or law enforcement experience: Civilian. I have trained and privately co-instructed various law enforcement and security staff.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: 2

Servè Honèe, Limburg, Nederlands

1. Number of years in martial arts: Started at the age of 6 year with several martial arts, Judo, Ju jitsu, aikido, kickboxing, fencing, MMA, Krav Maga

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: 8

3. Number of years with IKI: 4.

4. Any other ranks you possess: Kobutan instructor.

5. Military or law enforcement experience: Served with the KCT - Dutch Special Forces. Currently works for the Dutch government, ambulance service.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: Attended 2 Five day seminars, hosted 2 Two day seminars.

Armanda Honèe, Limburg, Nederlands

1. Number of years in martial arts: 8

2. Number of years in Krav Maga: 8

3. Number of years with IKI: 4.

4. Any other ranks you possess: Kobutan instructor.

5. Military or law enforcement experience: Did not serve in military.

6. Number of IKI seminars you hosted or attended: Attended 2 Five day seminars, hosted 2 Two day seminars.

SBI!