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Maaleh Adumim
By Moshe Katz
CEO
Israeli Krav International
Maaleh Adumim, located in the beautiful Judean desert, is first mentioned in the book of Joshua as the border between the tribes of Judah and Benjamin,
"and the border went up towards Devir from the valley of Akhor, and northward turning towards the Gilgal, which is opposite Maaleh (ascent) Adumim" (Joshua, Chapter 15, verse 7)
The modern city of Maaleh Adumim, now numbering about 36,000 residents, began in 1975 with 23 pioneer families. I came here, directly from Brooklyn, on December 31, 1989. It has been my home ever since.
We are located about 7 kilometers east of Jerusalem, on the way to the Dead Sea, and are surrounded by the beautiful hills of the Judean desert.
In 1993 several families approached me, requesting that I teach their children martial arts. I opened what eventually became Mountain Spirit Warrior school of martial arts, later this evolved into Israeli Krav International. I have watched, and helped, a generation of wonderful kids grow up. Our graduates have served with distinction in the Israel Defense Forces. They have served as combat soldiers, officers, commanders and instructors.
Today some of them are teachers themselves.
An ancient olive tree in Maaleh Adumim
Maaleh Adumim is a fulfilment of the words of our ancient Biblical prophets, it is home to Jews who have returned home after a long exile. We are home to Jews from all over the world, the USA, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Ukraine, Kasakhstan, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Iran, Morrocco, Canada, Finland, Australia, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Mexico and so forth. We have literally come home from the four corners of the earth to live in the land of our ancestors. We are living the dream.
Come visit our beautiful town and while you are here you can learn some practical Krav Maga, go shooting at our shooting range or shopping in our mall. All the food is kosher.