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Certification – So You Want to Be a Krav Maga Instructor?

Requirements

For instructor ranks: The person must have several years in our system.

Our instructor grading system is as follows: Apprentice Instructor, Assistant Instructor, Associate Instructor, Full instructor.

We issue the Apprentice Instructor certification which entitles the instructor to use IKI student rank certificates and IKI gear and to promote his/her affiliation to IKI. With the rank of Apprentice Instructor (formally known as Phase One), one can teach IKI Krav Maga.

To qualify for Apprentice Instructor , one should have a solid command of IKI gun and knife disarms, these are very different from other styles of Krav Maga. One cannot call themselves an IKI instructor while teaching gun and knife disarms that we consider dangerous.

To qualify for Apprentice Instructor we will teach the instructor the basics through DVDs, clips and in person seminars/Tour and Train.

How long can you expect this process to take? For those with previous black belts or certifications see Apprentice Instructor How Long?

Assistant instructors have at least 1 yr-2 yr of practice in IKI and agree to host a seminar so that their students can feel a part of IKI. If hosting a seminar is not possible we shall explore other options.

Apprentice Instructor certification means affiliates are trusted to accurately teach IKI techniques at their school.

Unless they have had a minimum of 3/4 years training in Israel self defense one can not be promoted to Instructor level in Krav Maga.

Instructor certification program IKI

Rules from the Board of Directors

According to our board of directors here are the rules...no black belts until 4 years minimum training with 3 seminars over a 3 year period.

Exceptions: If one can prove through certificates that they have been trained in Krav Maga from an authentic Krav Maga teacher you can consider that training as time in grade for your promotions.

"Interested instructors will be glad to wait. Guys just looking for the next credential can take a hike. Don't allow someone to offer money to buy rank. Maintain integrity in your organization and you will build a strong foundation for years to come."

IKI Membership - Frequently Asked Questions

Before joining, you need to ask Are You Right for IKI

Dues

Membership and On-Line Training

IKI represents authentic Krav Maga direct from Israel at an affordable price.

Your membership entitles you to on going on-line training, personal advice via e mail, use of the IKI logos, and listing in the IKI directory, as well as other privileges (use of IKI diplomas, selling merchandise, endorsement of seminars, letters of reference)

On line training involves receiving training clips via your e mail. With these short clips, along with the DVD's you will learn the latest techniques from Israel. Any questions you may have about the techniques will be answered quickly. When you are ready you can send us clips of yourself for comment and review or rank.

First year membership in IKI is $330.

Yearly Renewals

Yearly renewal, from the second year and on, is $142. plus shipping (certificate)

Instructor Level Exam

Instructor levels exam is $120. (plus shipping)

Instructor Test (Apprentice, Assistant etc.)

Black belt first dan $130

Black Belt First dan

IKI T shirt $16 - send me an e mail to indicate size and color, from size 6 to XXXL

The instructor must also buy the DVD's and practice and teach Krav Maga.

Head Instructor Moshe Katz can test the students when visiting for $35 per student.

The instructor gets the instructional fee for teaching your IKI Krav Maga.

Belt Tests Krav Maga

STUDENT RANK $35, (Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue)

Brown Belt Krav Maga Test $50

Kick Boxing Ranks

IKI/Mountain Spirit Warrior Israel also offers testing and ranking in Kickboxing. Moshe holds the rank of 4th dan in Kickboxing from Itay Gil and a 3rd dan in Kickboxing from the World Black Belt Bureau. Belt ranks from Yellow through Blue are $35, Brown is $50 and black belt is $120.

Procedure:

Submit a tape/DVD or yourself performing and teaching all the techniques of Kickboxing and a variety of training drills.

Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue Belts, $35 each.

Brown Belt test $50

Kick Boxing Black Belt, Testing fee: $120

IKI Combatives DVD, $26 plus shipping

Learn the IKI way of practical kicking, punching and blocking, many drills included

IKI Members pay only $20

T Shirts

School T-Shirts

Have an IKI Krav Maga T shirt with your school name and phone number on the back. No extra charge. Discount for volume.

INSTRUCTOR T SHIRTS

Available in English and Hebrew, no extra charge.

See Merchandise page for details.

T shirts in Bulk, Ten shirt pack, $130 (plus shipping) Please send e mail detailing sizes and colors.

Krav Maga DVD's

Jerusalem Krav Maga - CD/DVD $10

Overview of training in Jerusalem

Krav Maga Basics DVD - $10

Kubutan Krav Maga Self Defense, $20

Why Krav Maga?

Krav Maga Diplomas

Our authentic Krav Maga diplomas were designed by Itay Gil and Moshe Katz. They reflect the spirit of Israel; ancient and modern.

Krav Maga Diplomas

For IKI Instructors only

Rank Certificates, signed, $10 each

How do be an effective Martial Arts Instructor

Belt Ranks

For those wishing to "move up the ranks" via the colored belt system. You can be tested by one of our instructors in person or by sending in a video of yourself. (contact info below)

Reality based belt test