Kahn - Krav Maga Weapon Defenses: The Contact Combat System of the Israel Defense Forces

The United States Marshal Service and the entire Law Enforcement Community has a great friend in Instructor David Kahn. The Krav Maga System is a no-nonsense self-defense system that deals with threats at all levels I could not recommend a more qualified instructor.

Lori M. Bell, U.S. Marshal, United States Marshal Service.

I had the awesome experience recently, along with several other Special Agents of the Detroit FBI, of participating in a Krav Maga session with David Kahn and Rick Blitstein. As a Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Detroit Field Division, I had skepticism about the program due to its reputation as a style too aggressive for the needs of law enforcement. I was soon shown otherwise. David Kahn and Rick Blitstein are well versed on the needs of the modern day law enforcement officer, and are attuned to issues related to liability, applicability, and simplicity. In fact, the entire concept of Krav Maga is based upon simplicity. Knowing most officers and departments are not in a position to train regularly or rigorously enough to master complicated systems, Dave and Rick have successfully adapted key techniques of weapon retention, weapon take-away, control techniques, and personal weapons. I believe most officers can come away with sufficient skill to apply these techniques in just a four-hour session. I was particularly impressed with the concept of Retzev. It is quite different from standard defensive tactics currently being employed Rick and Dave have great enthusiasm and relate comfortably with law enforcement personnel because they have taken the time to know and understand their needs. They recognize the differences in physical abilities of officers. They understand that to be effective, the techniques must be user friendly and the skills must be sustainable without having to be drilled weekly. It is apparent that these factors were foremost in their minds when they set up our session. [They] have brought an already top notch fighting system to another level, a level all law enforcement should be pursuing for the safety of its officers and the citizens.

John E. Ouellet, Special Agent, FBI, Detroit.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for opening your facility and sharing your expertise in Israeli Krav Maga with members of the New Jersey State Police, Executive Protection Unit. The simplicity of the moves, coupled with the effectiveness of the techniques, makes this training curriculum useful in real world situations. I particularly liked the disarming training and simultaneous block and strike techniques utilized Israeli Krav Maga has further prepared the New Jersey State Police, Executive Protection Unit, in achieving our mission

Lt. Frank Maimone, Training Officer, Executive Protection Unit, New Jersey State Police.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for providing your expert instruction during the Israeli Krav Maga Defensive Tactics Course hosted by the Firearms/Self-Defense Training Unit, Training Bureau, at the NJSP Academy, Sea Girt, NJ. Israeli Krav Maga a cutting edge system geared to ending confrontations in an efficient manner while limiting collateral damage to the trooper and innocent bystanders. Again, I would like to thank you for providing this critical instruction to our troopers, and I know the Academy Staff is looking forward to working with you in the future

(Col) Joseph Fuentes, Superintendent, New Jersey State Police.

Your professionalism and motivation were most inspiring and clearly showed in all facets of training. Having attended various self-defense and weapons retention courses, I can say without reservation that the techniques you taught are superior to anything I have learned. The tactics learned are essential in officer survival and situational awareness and taught those trained how to detect a confrontation and avoid a worsening situation. I firmly believe that your system should be incorporated into Homeland Security training including our training plan and all officers taught the benefit of Israeli krav maga. Semper Paratus.

Officer Mark A. Hanafee, Coast Guard Police, Training Officer.

I am writing this letter in reference to the outstanding training conducted by you . at Fort Dix, New Jersey. The tactical training given was professional, thorough, and proved essential to officer safety. Your Krav Maga tactics were second to none and your level of instruction was intense. Semper Paratus.

Petty Officer Kevin A. Colon, United States Coast Guard, Small Arms Instructor (HH).

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come to the New Jersey State Police Academy and conduct a weapon retention seminar for our SWAT Team Troopers. The Krav Maga techniques that were taught were easily learned and very effective The proven techniques of Krav Maga provide any police officer with the most effective means possible to fend off an attacker and retain their weapon... Your knowledge, skill and personality create a great learning environment for even the most hardcore Troopers in the New Jersey State Police. We look forward to continuing our relationship with you and the Israeli Krav Maga Association.

Trooper I. Paul Miller 4476, Division Firearms Coordinator, New Jersey State Police.

Critical to a law enforcement professionals survival are the will to survive and the skills to survive. We accept the reality that our lives can be permanently altered in moment. That is where the Israeli Krav Maga contact combat system comes in and provides the skills to survive. When the need to deliver is paramount Israeli Krav Maga is truly an effective practical fighting system. Thank you for the amazing demonstration and hands on training you provided for the New Jersey Women in Law Enforcement The instruction provided by you, Abel Kahn, and Mike Delahanty was first class and the application to law enforcement professionals is endless. Our members are still talking about it! You and your instructors were the ultimate gentlemen and made every member feel included and engaged with your style and grace. The members of New Jersey Women in Law Enforcement look forward to a long relationship with you and your instructional staff.

C. Lynn Cetonze, President, New Jersey Women in Law Enforcement.

On behalf of the first class of the Mercer County Police Academy we would like to extend our deepest and most sincere gratitude for the training We have been studying defensive tactics throughout our entire time at the academy, but nothing is as impressive or seemed as effective and the Israeli Krav Maga techniques you taught us. We have had some exposure to Israeli Krav Maga through some of our instructors, who are students at your school. The difference in seeing what this discipline can do by someone who has mastered it was beyond impressive. Your style of teaching was as impressive and just as effective as your craft: quick, meaningful, and to the point. You showed us exactly what we needed to do, and your vigilance while instructing allowed you to step in and quickly adjust and correct any problems we were experiencing. The opportunity to benefit from your instruction will be remembered as one of the most fortunate experiences in our academy. We feel these tactics can truly make the difference between life and death in a dangerous encounter.

Mercer County Police Cadets, Class 0107.

I wanted to seize this opportunity to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come to Stewart Air National Guard Base and train my Security Forces. Our new mission will require my people to operate and patrol outside the wire in hostile and dangerous environments and the training and techniques you taught them may someday save their lives or the lives of their fellow Wingmen. We have incorporated the techniques you shared with us into our own training and we have seen a remarkable increase in our members training proficiency. It was definitely the right decision to have you come and train my members. Once again my heartfelt appreciation for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us and increasing our likelihood of surviving a situation with the enemy in our future missions.