Rare Glimpse into the Ultimate Martial Arts: Krav Maga Instructors’ Course

Every combat soldier remembers the trials and tribulations of their basic training, yet some soldiers elect to further their training and attend the 5-week long Krav Maga instructors’ course. The rigorous course is comprised of combat training exercises integrating the tools of warfare.

: Training lasts from morning til night, with little rest and lots of injuries. Source: BaMahane

The cadets are divided into pairs and begin with attempts in stabbing one another with plastic knives. To thwart the attacker, anything goes, including striking “below the belt” with a punch or a kick. The course is valuable to both our men and women soldiers since the kidnapping alert has been on the rise due to the generous terms applied in the Gilad Shalit deal.

: “Defend with the best weapon: not a piece of iron, but the hands and feet” Source: BaMahane

After passing their qualifying test, the cadets can begin to see the finish line. Unfortunately, not everyone was able to complete the course with a total of eight dropouts.

“The goal of the course is not necessarily to be the best in Krav Maga, but rather future instructors must be able to transfer messages and guidance to those who are in danger every day,”

explained course commander Second Lieutenant, Nir Inbar.

קורס מדריכי קרב מגע (צילום: רוני אביב ובן אברהם, במחנה)

After a refreshing shower, and any required first-aid for recent wounds, the students gather for a ceremonial graduation where they received the title of ‘Krav Maga instructor.’ “Your goal is to guide and enrich the knowledge essential to your future soldiers. You are our messengers,” said course instructor, Netzer.