Tour and Train June 2011

They came from all over the world; Denmark, Croatia, Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Mexico and the United States. Locals from Israel joined in for some of the training and touring as well.

We trained in defense vs guns, knives, baseball bats, shotguns, M-16's, sticks and empty hand. We covered defense in and around a car, we even trained on top of Mt. Masada with defense vs rocks.

We fired Tavors, Jerico's, Sigsauers and M - 16's. Learned about Anti- Terrorism from those who engage in it daily. We toured the Old City of Jerusalem, eat local food, met local residents, both Jewish and Arab, toured the legendary fortress of Masada, rode camels in the Judean desert and experience Yad Va Shem - the Holocaust memorial.

We studied the culture of the Middle East, discussed World War Two, the War with the Romans and the modern warfare of Israel. We dealt with the past and the present.

Anders from Denmark felt proud as we saw one of the fishing boats which the Danish used to ferry their Jews to safety, and when we saw a tree planted in honor of the Danish underground. Srdjan was moved when viewing the exhibit about the Jews of Croatia.

No one remained unchanged.

Train

Outdoor training in Maaleh Adumim

Training with Krav Kids of Maaleh Adumim

Full contact knife attacks prepare us for the real world. Stephan prepares to attack.

Michal shares with us some of her IDF (Israeli Defense Force) knowledge

Self Defense in and around a car

Defense vs. stick - we trained to defend against sticks, baseball bats and any blunt object.

Defense vs. baseball bat.

Palm strike to face

Tour

Hanging out in the Judean Desert

Masada

Michael from California and Alberto from Mexico at Masada

Training on Mount Masada, stone attack

John from Richmond, Va

Floating at the Dead Sea

The group hanging out with Samir, best coffee shop near the Dead Sea

Flag of Denmark in the Old City of Jerusalem, honoring the Danish hospital charity work

Anders from Denmark near the monument for the Danish hospital

The Old City of Jerusalem

With members of the Border Police in the Muslim quarter, Old City

at the Western Wall

Efrat - Anti Terrorism Class

Some of the weapons we used

Our instructor, Steve

Shai, with the grey hair, spent 25 years in Israeli Special Forces

Moshe takes aim

Promotions

Stephan of Germany is promoted to Phase Two Instructors. He has been with IKI for several years, has participated in three Tour and Train sessions in Israel, two seminars in the Netherlands and one in Switzerland. It was an honor to promote him.

Tracy of Switzerland promoted to Phase One instructor in IKI Krav Maga. She will soon start teaching in Basel, Switzerland.

Alberto of Mexico promoted to Brown Belt in IKI Krav Maga.

Barret Zimmerman of Massachusetts promoted to Phase One Instructor.

Alan B. of Perth Australia promoted to Phase One Instructor. He will soon start teaching Women's self -defense classes.

New DVD

>NEW

Professionally produced in Europe by Mario Masberg, Three languages: English, French, German, "Realistic self defense against unarmed attackers" by Moshe Katz, Defenses against street fighters, Choking, grabs, headlocks and many more. (limited quantity available) 25 Euro

Volume Two, produced by Mario Masberg, English, French, German,Defenses against Knife Attacks and Gun Threats 25 Euro

Jerusalem Krav Maga - Cd/DVD $10

Krav Maga - Defense Vs. Every possible Knife Threat $25

The latest from Israel, over an hour long, defense against knife threats from all angles, with grabs, standing, against a wall, on the ground etc.

Until Next Time...

Barret enjoying the amazing food prepared by our "Chef" Srdjan.

John, in charge of the grill

Anders (Denmark), and Max (Germany)

Rivka and John. John came all the way from Virginia. Rivka came all the way from a few houses up the road to join us for some of the training. It was her first experience with Krav and she she picked it up in no-time. If only all teenage girls would do some Krav Maga training!

Alan, Anders, and Srdjan, (Pronounced Sir John)

Gilbert "Gil" from Australia, Stephan from Iowa, and Esther from Maaleh Adumim

Upcoming Tour and Train Sessions..

July 10, 2011

August 2, 2011

September 1, 2011 - Short session

November 28, 2011

For more information write,mdkatz@hotmail.com

Final Photo

Anders and Alan stayed until the very end, a full 12 days! Until the last minute they were attacking each other full force with knives. I am sure they will enjoy the relaxation of the flight home.

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Comments by Participants

"Most of all, I have to say that the training was indeed wonderful experience as well as learning about Israel and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Many, many thanks for excellent organization and care, and most of all for unique set of skills delivered to us all.It was truly a privilege to be trained by you and if any possible I will come back next year for another round.Krav Maga is simply fantastic!"

(Srdjan, Croatia)

"The product that you delivered was simplistic and effective. Your program showed me that there is no need to learn a ‘more complex system’ in order to enhance my chances of protecting myself and those around me. The skills that you handed on to us were logical and most importantly, they are safe to execute"

(Alan, Perth, Australia)

"Moshe, wanted to write and say that your Tour and Train exceeded my expectations. The IKI Krav system you have built using the same concepts of techniques in different defenses provides the body to build on its natural instincts of defense. IKI shows there in no need for complexity in its system. Thanks again for the excellent training." Michael, Long Beach, CA, USA

"I had a great time in your program and I cant wait to get back!" (Zander, USA)

Hi Moshe

Just got back to Perth. Thank you for a great experience at the tour and train. Your techniques are by far the easiest and most effective techniques that I have ever learned. There is no doubt in my mind that I will return.

Take care

Gilbert