Experienced Martial Arts Instructor: Israeli Krav Maga

Ray L.

I have completed a career of federal law enforcement with the Federal Air Marshal Service and US Postal Inspection Service. During my professional law enforcement career, I have achieved significant expertise in the use of force with unarmed defensive measures and tactics. These self-defense skills have been enhanced through my own personal development in Krav Maga Israeli self-defense and Tae Kwan Do, in which I competed in tournament sparring. I have traveled around the country as well as to Israel for advanced training.
It is my desire to help others improve their self-defense skills as well as gain confidence, empowerment as well as fitness in a fun and safe manner.

I currently own and operate a small business developed to teach realistic self-defense using instinctive responses that are both effective and easy to learn by practically anyone, regardless of physical conditioning. It was not designed to be utilized in a competitive context; therefore there are no rules or uniforms.

My students will learn the easiest skills to defend themselves under all circumstances. The curriculum is relatively brief and only the principles that have proven to work in real-life scenarios are taught. The curriculum covers combatives such as hand and elbow strikes, knee and leg kicks; defense against chokes, headlocks, as well as some ground escape concepts. In addition, weapon disarms can be incorporated into the training if desired. Krav Maga encompasses techniques from many martial arts to include boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo etc.

I also have personal trainer certificates from Cooper Institute, Training for Warriors, USA Track and Field, and CrossFit certifications: Level 1, endurance, and striking. I am currently certified in CPR/AED and First Aide.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I also have group classes available in which you may be interested in.