IKI currently includes instructors from the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands, England, Spain, the Ukraine, Russia, and Israel, we are allies in promoting personal safety and self preservation. We look forward to welcoming representatives from other countries as well. For information about membership and certification please see Krav Maga Certification

Affiliate Schools

Instructors - USA

Perry Gibson

TECH Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Christiansburg, Virginia

2587 Market St

Market Square Shopping Center

Christiansburg VA, 24073

Phone 540-449-9365

Email: onemartialarts@20l.com

www.theonemartialarts.com

Perry Gibson is a serious martial artist with many years of experience in a wide range of arts including the Israeli arts of Krav Maga and Hisardut. I recently certified him as a second dan black belt in Krav Maga. He operates a beautiful school in Christiansburg VA.

Contact Gibson's Black Belt Academy

Amy Jo Giles

Progressive Kenpo Karate, Springfield, Illinois

Amy Jo Giles; Owner/Instructor

1824 Stevenson Drive, Springfield, IL 62703

217-726-0097

www.kenpotime.com

E Mail: senseiamy@kenpotime.com

Amy is a fine martial artist with experience in a number of styles, she is not only a teacher but a very dedicated student of the martial arts, always seeking to learn more and to better herself.

I had the honor of being hosted and conducting seminars at her school in Illinois.

Her experience includes many years of Kenpo, Karate and Krav Maga. Her Krav Maga moves are fluid and explosive. After extensive training she has been certified as a Krav Maga black belt instructor and a member of IKI.

International Krav Maga Instructor, IKI

Chose Krav Maga School

Kelly O'Keefe, Roby Irby, Illinois

Kelly O'Keefe, Amy Jo Giles, Moshe Katz, Roby Irby, Mike Hovey

Kelly O’Keefe is a law enforcement officer. He has a 10th Degree Black Belt award by the Alliance, U.S.A.Martial Arts with the title of Soke.

He has been awarded a Doctorate of Philosophy in Martial Arts and Martial arts Science by the University of Asian Martial Arts Studies. He was inducted into the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2008. He is the founder of the hybrid martial art Taejuki, holds a 10th Degree Black Belt in the art of Taejuki, a 7th Degree Black Belt in tae kwon do, 4th Degree Black Belt in Shintoyo Shin Jujitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Nippon Ketsugo Jujitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt in Modern American Jujitsu and has trained in mauy thai and JKD.

He was 6 time U.S. National Champion, 5 time Illinois State Champion and twenty two time grand champion. He was 1980 PKA amateur fighter of the year and inducted into the international martial arts hall of fame in 1996 for fighter of the year. He has trained 33 national champions and 70 junior Illinois State Champions. He has forty years of martial arts experience and has owned a commercial martial art school for over 34 years. He has an instructor development course for law enforcement and is certified in Gracie Retention and Control for Immediate Enforcement. He served as the former Illinois State Director for Nippon Ketsugo Kai Organization.

Roby Irby is a law enforcement officer.

He has a 10th Degree Black Belt award by the Alliance, U.S.A.Martial Arts with the title of Soke. He has been awarded a Doctorate of Philosophy in Martial Arts and Martial Arts Science by the University of Asian Martial Arts Studies, the Alliance, U.S.A. Martial Arts and U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

He currently is attending Capella University working on a Doctorate of Philosophy in Criminal Justice and theU niversity of Northumbria working on a Bachelor of Law. He holds a Master of Liberal Studies Degree from Bradley University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in History and Religious Studies from Bradley University.He was inducted into the U.S.A. Marital Arts Hall of Fame in 2008 for Grandmaster of the year. He holds a10th Degree Black Belt in the art of Taejuki, he has a 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae down do, 4th Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Nippon Ketsguo Jujitsu.

He currently serves as the Illinois State Director for the Alliance, U.S.A. Martial Arts.

Kelly has been teaching for 35 years and has been in law enforcement since 2003. Roby has been teaching since 1995 and been in law enforcement since 1995.

Fernan Vargas

Chicago, Illinois

Mr. Vargas is the chief instructor of the Defensive Arts Training Association, a Chicago based school offering instruction in civilian and law enforcement defensive tactics and close quarter combatives. Mr. Vargas is also the director of operations for the international combatives self defense association, which is an international network of personal protection instructors

Mr. Vargas has a diverse training background in the fields of defensive tactics, combatives, self defense, and historical martial arts. Mr. Vargas has trained with some of the fields most sought after instructors.

Mr. Vargas has taught defensive tactics to civilians and law enforcement personnel from around the world, and has presented at several international law enforcement and combatives conferences to teach his brand of close quarter defense tactics.

Mr. Vargas is a certified instructor of several close quarter combat and defensive tactics systems. Mr. Vargas Also holds instructor certification in several combat martial arts systems, including Apache knife fighting, silat & kuntao. Mr. Vargas has also had extensive training in related areas such as public safety, violence prevention, investigations, home security and criminal justice.

Mr. Vargas is the chief Instructor of the Raven Close Quarter Defensive Tactics System. A modern self protection method which draws form the best techniques and tactics from law enforcement Defensive Tactics, Military Combatives and Civilian Combat Martial Arts.

ICSDA

Craig Gray

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ronin Martial Arts Academy

1618 Leonard NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

616-901-9529

ronintao@aol.com

www.roninmartialartsacademy.webs.com

Craig has trained in IKI Krav Maga intensivley and has gained my confidence as a top instructor.

Craig combines over 30 years of martial arts experience as instructor, competitor, and student with many real life situations. He has trained in a wide variety of traditional, sport and tactical combative systems.

Treating people with respect and as individuals he is able to help each student bring out the best in themselves and their training. He believes it is very important to keep going in training and in life as he tries to live up to and inspire others to embrace Robert Humphrey's Warrior Creed:

"Wherever I walk, everyone is a little bit safer because I am there. Wherever I am, anyone in need has a friend. Whenever I return home, everyone is happy I am there."

Currently Craig teaches classes at the WestSide Fitness Center and is a defensive tactics and warrior ethics instructor at the Homeland Security and Protective Services Academy within the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

"My objective is to create an environment that promotes empowerment, awareness and the universial human values of respect and compassion starting with each individual and extending it into our global community! "

Jeffery Hatzenbeller

Jeff's original training began over 30 years ago in Tae Kwon Do where he achieved a 1st Dan. Realizing in 1986 that Tae Kwon Do had limited street application Jeff pursued Hapkido and today holds a 2nd Dan in that art. Jeff also holds 1st Dans in several schools of Jujitsu. Jeff was certified by Tony Blauer as a Personal Defense Readiness Instructor and by Hock Hockheim as a Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor.

Officer Hatzenbeller on patrol

Jeff has been a police officer for the City of Richfield since 1992 where he serves in the Patrol Division. Richfield is a city positioned between Minneapolis and Bloomington, Minnesota, two of Minnesota's largest cities. Jeff is a certified Use of Force / Defensive Tactics Instructor as well as a Tactical Baton and Subject Control Instructor Instructor. Jeff is also an FBI certified Police Firearms Instructor, a certified Patrol Rifle Instructor, and a certified Shoothouse Instructor. He served on his department's SWAT team from 1998 to 2002 both as a Police Sniper / Countersniper and as part of the Entry Team. Jeff was also certified as a Police Sniper under the tutelage of former USMC Sniper Instructor Ted Hollibaugh. He was also certified as a Sniper / Countersniper Instructor under former Ranger / Special Forces operator Steven Mattoon. During his career as a police officer Jeff has received two Departmental Commendations. Jeff also serves on the Minnesota Police Honor Guard which is comprised of 36 multi-jurisdictional officers from the state of Minnesota who serve at police funerals for officers killed in the line of duty. Jeff is currently constructing a martial arts program as part of a church outreach program through his place of worship, Grace Fellowship in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Ben McGinnes, Lunenberg, Mass

Gary Hodges Jr,

Basset ,Virginia

When he heard about Krav Maga he did his best to train in this system but could not find a place to train. He continued learning via tapes and training in MMA. He earned a blue belt in Brazilian Jujitsu from Royce Gracie.

At Dr. Beasley's Karate College he met IKI 2nd dan black belt Perry Gibson. Shortly afterwards he joined IKI and is now training with us. We are proud and honored to have him aboard. In March 2010 Gary was promoted to first dan black belt in IKI Krav Maga, a rank well deserved. Gary continues to train hard, teach others, and try out the techniques in diverse situations. He is an innovater and a hard worker.

Gary Hodges Jr.

Gary Hodges Jr, with IKI Krav Maga Instructor Perry Gibson at Karate College.

Gary teaching flow drill.

Michael Fath, Fairfax, Virginia

with Michael Fath and Sean Stoopman, Virginia.

B.A. Physical Education, Emory and Henry College, Emory, VA

Martial Arts Ranks:

• 3rd degree Black Belt World Taekwondo Federation

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

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

• 1st degree Black Belt Krav Maga - Israeli Krav International (Moshe Katz/Itay Gil)

• Blue Belt Brazilian JiuJitsu BJJ Revolution Team (John Ouano/Carlson Gracie)

• One year private kickboxing training with pro coach Otis Berry

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

Background Sports History:

• Emory and Henry College varsity basketball (point guard)

• Broad Run High School: varsity basketball and football (defensive back honors)

• American Legion baseball

Teaching Experience:

• Current Krav Maga senior instructor with the Silverback Academy

• Current Haedong Kumdo instructor, 4 years with Highkicks Taekwondo

• Senior Krav Maga instructor 3 years with Capital Krav Maga

• Head Coach Women’s JV basketball, Emory and Henry College

Professional Clients include:

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

Current Training:

• Pursuing 4th degree (Master) Black Belt in Haedong Kumdo

• Pursuing 2nd degree Black Belt in Krav Maga (under IKI/Moshe Katz)

• Pursuing Purple Belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu (under Sean Stoopman)

• Sayoc Kali (Filipino knife system) training with Miguel Acevedo

• Developing Combat JiuJitsu method with Dion Brown and Sean Stoopman

• Developing rape awareness/self defense program with security specialist Jay Aceto

• Pursuing higher level shooting certifications with the NRA

Real Life Experience:

• Have survived numerous street/bar fights

• Have aided friends in altercations

• Have de-escalated several potentially violent encounters

Testimonials:

"Michael Fath is a talented and intuitive self defense instructor. During the time that I trained with Michael he assisted in identifying my strengths as well as the areas that needed improvement. His training focused on reality situations and instinctive responses to threats as they materialize. I enjoyed training with Michael and found the training to be relevant and beneficial to my employment as a law enforcement officer of more then twenty-five years."

Det. Irv ELLMAN (Alexandria, VA Police Department)

"Instructor Michael Fath has been a dedicated coach of mine in Krav Maga for many years. His passion for the art is responsible for the integration of Krav Maga into my Defensive Tactics lesson plan for my police department. His strong ethos, coupled with his vast experience and black belts in other martial arts, continue to inspire me and other students to go above and beyond our potential."

Detective Leo Bello (Arlington County Police, VA)

Sean Stoopman, Falls Church, VA

For the past 20 years Sean has studied traditional and modern martial arts, everything from Judo, Brazilian jiu jitsu, hapkido, Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing and various other unarmed and armed combat systems . Holding multiple black belts in various systems as well as fitness and coaching certifications Sean teaches out of Silverback Academy in Virginia, catering to everyone from law enforcement, military and civilians. Our programs teach men and women of all ages how to defended and protect themselves in real life situations, as well as giving people a way to get in shape, and advance their training.

Sean was tested by Moshe Katz in November 2009 and promoted to Brown belt in IKI Krav Maga.

Silverback Academy

Allen Branch, Kernersville, North Carolina

Moshe with Jon Phipps (on my right) and Allen Branch (on my left), North Carolina

Allen Branch, CPT, SCS, NASM-PES

Allen Branch has 22 years experience in the field of Martial Arts, Fitness and sports conditioning. He is a certified Performance Enhancement Specialiist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Sports Conditioning Specialist, a Certified Personal Trainer, a Kickboxing Master Instructor and has been certified in Resistance training biomechanics at the Cooper Institute in Dallas. He is also a member of an elite advisory board for the American Public University Sports and Health Sciences and Sports Management program.

Allen holds Black Belts in 5 styles of Martial Arts, representing 28 years of continued studies. These include Black Belts in Kickboxing, Ju-jitsu, Karate, Taekwondo and Russian Sombo. Allen was also the first civlian Instructor to complete the Marine Corps Close Quarters Combat Instructor training course under the guidance of Mr. Cardo Urso. He was a featured Instructor at the reknown Karate College at Radford University in Virginia, a key presenter at the 2000 World Martial Arts conference and has been featured in Instructional videos for specially designed training drills that have been distributed throughout the World.

He also has a Masters Certificate in Project Management from Villanova University, and is featured curriculum adviser in the most comprehensive Kickboxing manual ever written. Voted fight trainer of the year in 2002, he is a protege of the legendary World Kickboxing Champion Joe Lewis and is Master trainer of one of only 12 official JLFS training centers in the World. He has a 30-3-2 fight record, is a silver medalist in Sombo (Russian Submission Wrestling) and has competed in Boxing, Kickboxing, Sport Ju-jitsu, Sombo, and Sport Karate. He has taught 4 National Kickboxing champions, 3 East coast champions and 7 National ranking medalists in submission wrestling, as well as winning numerous victories and titles in a variety of combat sports over the last 15 years. He is the founder of American Martial Arts Systems, whose techniques and training methodologies are taught all over the globe. He recently earned a Instructor status at Israeli Krav International. Allen is also the senior student of 16 years to Mr. Alan Jacobs, one the worlds finest personal protection specialists who has served as head of security for stars such as Whitney Houston and Meg Ryan. Together Branch and Jacobs formed American Martial Arts systems in 1991 and now nearly 1,000 students have learned the techniques and strategies this unique system has to offer, and AMAS remains the Triad areas of North Carolinas leader in Martial Arts innovation and development.

Allen now has turned his focus to full time teaching and fitness consulting, founding Fitness One Training Systems as a leader in one on one and group fitness instruction, youth and adult Martial Arts programming, Kickboxing and self-defense. Fitness One assists people of all ages with a wide range of services, including weight loss, muscle toning, injury prevention, sports conditioning and performance enhancement. He has a diverse training clientèle, with clients ranging from age 10 to age 65.

Allen can be reached at 336-655-4558 or by e-mail at trainer@myfitnessone.com

James Eddings, Alpharetta, Georgia

I have spent my life practicing and researching the Martial Arts. I have taught civilians, law enforcement and military. I believe in keeping alive the combative aspects of martial arts, the ancient skills that have stood the test of time, and the evolving science of training. At "The Old School" we focus primarily on Southeast Asian combatives and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

The Old School

Alpharetta, Georgia (USA)

678-283-2744

vagabondarts@yahoo.com

Learn more about Master Eddings

Vagabond Martial Arts Society

Mark Wittwer, Racine, Wisconsin

Mark with training partner Nick Agallar (pro MMA fighter and school owner)

Mr. Wittwer has worked with law enforcement, prison guards, and the Secret Service. He has also worked with fighters who compete in Mixed Martial Arts competitions. He brings with him the kind of open minded diversity we value at IKI.

Mark delivers a low kick to Kyle a pro Muay Thai fighter.

Tim Hillis - Cottonwood Combat, Cottonwood, Arizona

Mr. Hillis is a Law Enforcement Officer and Lead Defensive Tactics Instructor for his agency. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the continuing DT education of more than 200 officers and Sergeants. He also serves as the primary DT and Physical Fitness Instructor to all cadets attending the Detention Academy for multiple agencies.

From Left to Right, Assistant Brian Driver, Lead Assistant Brian Moffat, Chief Instructor Tim Hillis

After training with some well known instructors, Mr. Hillis has decided to join our team at IKI, something we are very excited about. It is not just his five black belts and 4th dan rank, it is his passion for Krav Maga, his idealism, his honesty and integrity.

I have been to Cottonwood Combat twice for extensive training with the staff and students. Tim Hillis is an outstanding practioner and a patient instructor. The "Brians" round out an excellent staff.

“Hey Hoot, why do you do it man; you some kinda’ war junkie? I won’t say a.... thing. Why? ‘Cause they won’t understand. They won’t understand it’s about the man standing next to ya’. That’s why we do it.... that’s why we do it.” Quote from the Movie Blackhawk Down as said by the character of Sgt. First Class Norm "Hoot" Hooten (Gibson in the film) played by Eric Bana

In Law Enforcement, we often develop a similar 'brotherhood' as those who serve in the military. In my shop I tend to promote the same type of camaraderie. The men, women and children in our classes form a sense of community which helps them to develop confidence in their skills. Not because they take it easy on each other, but because they make one another work hard enough to achieve that next level of competence. It is a challenge, but they are always successful! I am amazed at how quickly each of my students progress. I was told recently by an Officer for Arizona State Parks that he had not come to watch our class in about 30 days and he was shocked at how good each of my students had gotten in such a short period of time! It's because they are a team that cares about one another and their safety. So, yes, they do challenge one another - to bring out their very best, so when they look back in few months, they will see how valuable it is to accept no less in return. Because in each class, what's important is helping the person next to you - YOUR partner.

Tim Hillis

Owner Cottonwood Combat

IKI Black Belt Instructor

read more about Tim Hillis and Cottonwood Combat

Tim Hillis - Cottonwood Combat

Florida

Calvin Longton is the Chief instructor of Precision Martial Arts in Navarre, FL. Calvin is a life long student of martial arts and a full time instructor. He has a 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido, black belt in tae kwon do, blue belt in Brazilian Jui-Jitsu and has practiced several other arts including Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Judo and JuJutsu. Calvin retired after a 21 year career in the military which spanned three services. He was an operational member of USMC Force Recon, US Army Special Forces and USAF Combat Control.

"I have practiced Israeli martial arts for several years. I was drawn to Krav Maga for it's directness and effectiveness. Krav Maga wastes no time in getting right to the heart of the matter. Born specifically for the purpose of training warriors to a state of readiness in a short period of time, it is exactly what is needed for civilians as well to learn to defend themselves. I am very excited to be a member of Israeli Krav International."

Calvin with Moshe in Israel

STEVEN BERKOWITZ, Cape Coral, Florida

Steven Berkowitz is "Whose Who" in martial arts. A veteran practitioner and instructor he has trained with and been ceritified by legends. He holds ranks in various styles of Karate and Jujitsu, 8th and 9th dan. Above that he is a man of honesty and integrity. It is an honor to have him with IKI.

WILLIAM RODRIQUEZ, Florida

William, 32 years old, was born in Brooklyn NY where he lived for 22 years. He trained in Kyokushin karate for 3 years in Brooklyn and has boxed for 14 years. He moved to Florida 9 years ago.

He has trained Krav Maga for 4 years and plans to continue for as long as he can. He has two daughters and one son. William teaches Krav Maga and boxing in Florida at two schools.

LAZARO BUENO

Lazaro Bueno

"Ultimate Jeet Kune Do Miami" located in Miami, Fl. (305)897-1694

Sifu Lazaro "Assassin" Bueno is the Head of the JKD Nexus and the International Krav Maga Alliance. He owns Ultimate Protection & Investigations, Inc. an Executive Protection and Investigations agency in Miami and also Ultimate Jeet Kune Do Miami where he is teaches Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do, BJJ and Kyokushin. He has developed a system for bodyguards called "Hokuto Shinken" one of the most complete Executive Protection systems. His websites are: www.kravmaga.iz.nu

www.jkdnexus.com

www.ultimatebodyguard.com

John LIPTAK

Santa Rosa Beach

President and Founder of The American Combat Federation

Mr. Liptak began his martial arts training in 1976, and has been training and teaching ever since. He was able to practice many systems and styles of fighting, by having multiple instructors and training at the largest dojo in the North West Florida. The dojo had numerous martial arts programs, including: Shotokan; Jujitsu; Boxing; Kickboxing; Full Contact Karate; and Hand to Hand Combat for the Special Operation Ranger Units and police departments in the area. Mr. Liptak rose quickly up through the ranks and became the head instructor.

Over thirty years later, he still serves as the Chief Instructor for the Red Dragon Martial Arts Academies and all affiliated schools, instructors, students, both past and present, under Grand Master Jim Rodriguez. Mr. Liptak spent four years in the United States Marine Corps and continued his training in multiple arts, with a focus on Chinese styles, as well as teaching and training Army personnel at Fort Myers and Marines in Arlington, Virginia. Mr. Liptak has served as a bodyguard in both the military and in a civilian capacity. He later formed the American Combat Federation in 1987 and opened a private dojo teaching his system after leaving the service and returning to Florida.

Through the years, he has worked with military, law enforcement, and private citizens alike. Mr. Liptak currently conducts seminars, teaches self-defense courses, women’s self-defense clinics, private lessons, as well as his own system. Mr. Liptak continues to train and seek knowledge of the martial arts and is very active in training, as well as attending seminars.

Mr. Liptak has learned many Krav Maga techniques through the years, but in March of 2010 he had the opportunity to train with Moshe Katz and was extremely impressed with the practicality and simplicity of Moshe’s Krav Maga system. He soon became a member of the IKI and adopted the techniques. Mr. Liptak believes that Moshe’s system is the most current and up to date Krav Maga system in existence, with the safest techniques for weapon disarms for both the defender as well as any bystanders.

Mr. Liptak looks forward to a long relationship with the IKI.

Current ranks and certification:

8th Degree Black Belt American Combat System

7th Dan Black Belt Shotokan, 6th Degree Black Belt American Combat Karate, 4th Degree Black Belt Hand to Hand Combat, 4th Dan Black Belt Bushido-Ryu, 2nd Dan Black Belt Moo Duk Kwan /Tang Soo Do, 1st Degree Black Belt Kickboxing, 1st Dan Black Belt Shorin-Ryu, 3 Years Training Wing Chun, Combat Shooting Specialist (Hand Gun, Combat Shotgun, Rifle M-4 Style), Chief Instructor for The Red Dragon Martial Arts Academies

Micheal SWANNER - Orange Park, Florida

Micheal has 20 years experience in the martial arts. He has trained with some of the best instructors around the world such as Guru Dan Inosanto, Sifu Rick Tucci of the Princeton Academy of Martial Arts, Sifu/Guru John Lopez of the Golgotha Gym, Sifu Paul Vunak of Progressive Fightng Systems and he continues to train with top instructors when ever possible. Micheal has worked with individual personel from our United States Marine Corp and Federal Building Security Guards in Jacksonville, Florida..

He holds certification in the following arts:.

Master Instructor - Jeet Kune Do, Kali Silat and Shaolin Liung Kenpo (5th Degree Black Belt) under SiGung John Lopez of Golgotha Gym..

Phase One Instructor - Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Paul Vunk of Progressive Fighting Systems.

Certified R.A.T. System Instructor (Rapid Assault Tactics - US Navy SEAL H2H combat system) under Sifu Paul Vunak of Progressive Fighting Systems.

Guru (teacher) - Kali-Silat (SinaTirsiaWali system) under Master Greg Alland of the World Kali Silat Society.

Black Belt 1st Dan - American Kenpo under Grand Master Adrian Roman of the Native American Kenpo Council.

Field Agent - Women-Safe Network under the National Security Alliance, Inc.

Phase One Instructor - Krav Maga under Moshe Katz of the Israeli Krav International.

Micheal Swanner website

Jason Hunt, Kentucky

Jason Hunt has 25 years of martial arts experience holding black belts in Krav Maga, Jujitsu, Kenpo and Hapkido. He has been training in Gracie Jiu Jitsu since 1996 and holds a Certified Blue Belt from the Gracie Academy under Rorion Gracie. Jason is the area director for IKI Kentucky www.ikiky.com which is a training organization that seeks to bring real Krav Maga training practices and concepts to Kentucky. IKI Kentucky

Major Robert Peters, Elizabethtown, Kentucky

I had the pleasure of training with Major Robert Peters in Kentucky and found him to be an outstanding martial artist; always questioning, training hard, and striving for the best technique.

Major Peters has over 20 years military experience and 35 years martial arts training. Holder of Black belts in Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, SAMBO and the Marine Corp Martial Arts program. Certified Jeet Kune Do instructor, Modern Army Combatives instructor and a Krav Maga Law Enforcement instructor. He is a certified Judo and Jujitsu instructor/examiner/coach through the United States Judo Association and the United States Jujitsu Federation. He has trained in submission wrestling and kickboxing. He has trained national champions in Karate, Judo, and Sport Jujitsu. He is a lifetime member of the United States Combat SAMBO Association and a member of Israeli Krav International.

Major Robert Peters website

New York

Active 20 year employee with U.S. government agency, DT Instructor, locatedin NYC, NY. Certified as an instructor in numerous reality based self defense systems.

Black belt in Kenpo. Studied and certified as an instructor in other Israeli self defensesystems.

Currently offering Krav Maga at: Five Towns JCC : 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516,

brett_halem@nysp.uscourts.gov and bretthalem@optonline.net

Dariel WILLIAMS, Plainview, Long Island

Protection Fitness

"www.protectionfitness.com".

Louis BALESTRIERI, New York

Retired NYPD detective from the Organized Crime Investigation Division, decorated multiple times for actions involving grave personal risk, expert at firearms, and over thirty years martial arts experience.

Co Founder of Ultimate Warrior Training.

During my Fall 2008 trip to the USA I had the opportunity to spend a day training with Louie B, exchanging ideas, and discussing real life training. I was impressed with his vast knowledge drawn from his years on the force and his hands on experience. He has truly applied this knowledge to his training. His insights are very valuable. For anyone who has the opportunity to train with him, I highly recommend it.

Martial Arts Resume.

A. Tae Kwon Do Rank - Shodan Kukkiwon Certified Style : Tango Soo Do - Moo Duk Kwan.

Instructors: 1. Master Richard Chun, President of United Sates Tae Kwon Do Association, 9th Dan 2. Master Thomas .

Festa, Coach WAKKO United States Team, 6th Dan.

3. Master Robert Mangan, Founder Mushin-Do System, 5th Dan.

4. Master Arthur Cohen, Author and Certified Police Trainer, 6th Dan.

5. Sabubnim John Mattheos, Kukkiwon Certified Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido 3rd Dan.

Style : Ji Do Kwan .

Instructor: 1. Grand Master Yeong Hee Park, Olympic- American Coach.

Member: Kukkiwon, United States Tae Kwon Do Association, USA TAe Kwon Do.

B. Kodokan Judo Rank Ik Kyu .

Instructors : 1. Sensei Parnel Legross,Olympic Judo Player/Coach.,founder of Starrett Judo, 5th Dan, 2. Jack Krystek, 6th Dan, 3. John Palamaro, 4th Dan.

Member: USA Judo.

C. Jujitsu Ranked Mudansha.

Style: Goshinbudo.

Instructor : 1.Master Jeff Lovering, 7th Dan.

D. Indonesian Martial Arts (no rank), Style : Arnis -Lanada System, Instructor : 1. Arthur Cohen Style: Kali Silat Instructor : Peter Shanahai Style : Pananadata Instructor: Spencer Gee.

E. Hapkido - Ranked Mudansha Instructor: Sabubnim John Mattheos.

F. Aikido - Ranked Mudansha Instructor: Sensei Ed Hagihara.

Additonal Certifications:.

1. Certified CDT Level I Stun and Run Instructor : Tom Patire 2. Certified Last Resort Tactics Level I Gun Disarms Instructor : Tom Patire 3. Certified Last Resort Tactics Level II Gun Disarms Instructor : Tom Patire 4. ISC Pressure Point Course Instructor: Arthur Cohen 5. Ground Fighting Instructor: Arthur Cohen 6. Certified NRA Pistol Instructor.

Retired NYPD Detective, NYPD Undercover Firearms Course, NYPD Shotgun Training.

Drew Arthur, Tyler, Texas

Drew and his wife own Lone Star MMA Gym/Relson GRACIE Jiu-Jitsu of Tyler TX. They both welcome you to this GREAT FACILITY. It is also much more than a multi-disciplined Martial Arts Academy. It is an Elite Functional Fitness Training Center, and a Reality Based Self Defense Center.

Black Belt in Japanese Jujitsu, Blue Belt awarded by Relson Gracie in Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Drew also holds a Black belt in Kempo. Drew continues to teach and train as a student under Relson GRACIE, Phil Cardella Black Belt in Relson GRACIE Jiu-Jitsu.

Drew is a former US Marine Infantryman/Military Policeman, South Florida Police Officer, and he served over 20 years with the US Marshals Service, in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Honolulu, Las Vegas, and Texas. Because of his work in Fugitive Investigations, Witness Protection, and Judicial Security with the U.S. Marshals Service, and because of his advanced background in martial arts Drew was able to attend Elite Military and Law Enforcement hand to hand, arrest and control courses/schools. He has attended the US Army Special Forces, Combatives Instructor Course, and the US Navy SEALS, Combat Fighting Course, Drew is also a graduate of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu "G.R.A.P.L.E." Instructor Course, Frank Shamrocks Science of Officer Defense and Criminal Submission" Instructors Course, and Graduated from the Department of Homeland Security Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's' Defensive Tactics Instructor Training Program.

He also graduated from C.D.T. as a Tactical Master Instructor. He has been a certified as a Shoot-Fighting Instructor and is currently a Licensed Certified Texas Mixed Martial Arts Referee. Drew is a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer under Coopers Clinic, and a SMAC (Specialist in Martial Arts Conditioning), and a SPN (Sports Performance Nutrition Specialist) under the ISSA (International Sports Science Association).

He was certified by the US Federal Government as a Physical Security Specialist, Hazmat Specialist, Security Consultant, and an Executive Security Protection Instructor, Federal Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics instructor. Drew often says that having a Black Belt is only half of the equation. You need to know how to teach based on scientific principles. During his many years in law enforcement, Drew has worked the mean streets of South Florida, Hawaii, and Las Vegas as a fugitive investigator. He spent his last five years in Texas as a Senior Judicial Security Inspector for the US Marshals Service. His primary assignment was to protect the U.S. Federal Judges of East Texas, and the Federal US Court Facilities, among other duties.

In March 2008, he retired from the US Marshals and continues to work tirelessly to bring the best reality based defensive tactics, combative sport, and tactical law enforcement arrest and control instruction available to the East Texas area. Drew is a member of the Native American Law Enforcement Association.

DREW'S ADVICE ON FINDING GOOD INSTRUCTION: Drew always advises students to seek out a real instructor who has not only trained in self defense theory, but one such as himself, who has used his skills in actual violent situations. Drew has been involved in three documented empty handed gun take away situations with violent criminals (in the course of his job as a law enforcement officer/ agent).

Drew has used his skills in the arrest and control phase of arresting violent fugitives all over our nation, who were not willing participants. HE KNOWS WHAT WORKS AND DOES NOT WORK IN REAL SITUATIONS

He advises students to stay away from would-be- instructors who brag to students that they have been involved in numerous fights or altercations. You have to ask yourself why this person has been in so many fights, and is this good role model. Did this person's work put them into these situations, or is the person one who likes to brag, or not state facts.

Website: http://www.lonestarmmagym.com

Lone Star Mixed Martial Arts

Bryce Ligeti, Saginaw, Texas

8220 Bedford Euless Rd.

North Richland Hills,

Texas 76180

NTXFIGHTCLUB@SBCGLOBAL.NET

817-281-4390

Bryce has been involved in combative sports since the age of ten, with an emphasis on boxing. He was eventually accepted as judge by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Combative Sports Commission and for Texas Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Association.

His has also trained in Wrestling, Taekwondo, Karate and MMA and Krav Maga.

In November 2009 Bryce was promoted to Phase One Instructor in IKI Krav Maga by Moshe Katz after an extensive period of training.

Timothy A. Tharp, Wichita Falls, Texas

Timothy A. Tharp is the founder and chief instructor of Core Tactics. Mr. Tharp has somewhere in the range of nineteen years of training in various martial arts and self defense systems. He has worked in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, security, and loss prevention, in the civilian and military sectors, along with various military assignments. Mr. Tharp holds a Masters Degree in Security Management and a Masters of Business Administration.

Gabriel Slaybaugh, Fishers, Indiana

Gabriel has been a police officer for 7 years and is a member of the SWAT team at Lawrence police department in Indianapolis. He is also a FTO officer and a member of the honor guard for our fallne officers.

He has a great deal of martial arts experience including Brazilian jujitsu, hand to hand combat and Krav Maga. Indianapolis Krav Maga website

Jasen Oslin, Indiana, and Palm Springs, California

with Gabe and Jasen in Indiana

I found Jasen to be an outstanding student and teacher of martial arts. His depth of understanding, his attention to detail and his devotion to his students make him an ideal teacher. With his deep bellowing, "Listen Up" he brings the room to attention. He is highly respected by his students.

He teaches boxing, Muey Thai, Brazilian Jujitsu and Krav Maga.

Robert Amos, Indiana

Robert Amos has 20 years experience in Martial Arts, 18 of which have been as an instructor. He holds a black belt 1st degree 2nd gup in Tae Kwon Do, and various degrees in Kempo, Muy Thai Kickboxing and grappling. Martial Arts are a passion of Robert’s that is reflected in his daily life. Krav Maga is the only form of Martial Arts that he feels has ever truly made him ready for “street combat”.

Jason Pumphrey

Jason has been in law enforcement most of his adult life. He is currently an advisor in Afghanistan for the national police. He is involved in anti terrrisom training.

Joe Mendiola, Northridge, California

Joe with Relek Gracie

Background: US Air Force Veteran

Began Martial Arts Training in 1976

3rd Dan & Full Instructor in Kenpo Karate Combatives

AFSC Certified Self-Defense Instructor

1st Dan Black Belt & Certified Instructor in Valadez Kenpo Combat Reality Street Survival

Hikuta Instructor Certification under Master Al Abidin--in progress

Combat Aikido Black Belt training under Master Miguel Hernandez--in progress

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training---Blue Belt in progress

Renzoku Close Quarter Battle--Instructor Certificate in Progress

I have also studied the following:

Close Combat Training with Captain Chris Pizzo Street Self-Defense with Shihan Michael Pace

Russell Stutely's Multiplied Force Fighting System

Enigma by Sifu Paul Vunak

Jeet Kune Do Concepts by Sifu Lopez

Judo & Takedown techiques by US National Judo Champion, Daniel Mc Cormick

I'm always looking to learn the most effective techniques that can be effectively applied in the streets. With that in mind, I remind myself & my students that the best way to win a fight is not to be in one. We train hard not to fight, but if we have to, we will win.

Joe Mendiola

PSC Self-Defense Institute

(818) 745-2691

Email: PSCSelfDefense@gmail.com

Mikel LaChapelle

Northfield, New Hampshire 03276

Mikel LaChapelle Site

I met Leo at the University of Miami in Ohio, he was among the organizers of my seminar. Since then he participated in several more seminars and finally came to Israel for the summer where he spent two and half monthes training with me. He is now a junior instructor in Krav Maga.