Krav Maga is a defense combative system designed to be easy to learn, memorize and use.  We specialize in using the least amount of various techniques while maintaining the highest level of effectiveness.  Krav Maga specializes in defending against armed attackers, tight spaces and quick resolutions to confrontations.  We also emphasize situational awareness and avoidance to many situations but train to a level that conscious decision making can occur while actively defending so that appropriate response level is obtained.  The goal of Krav Maga is to allow someone to become extremely effective in defense in the least amount of time possible.  Even though this is true for many, we emphasize continued training to keep skill levels high.

IKI of Troy is affiliated with Israeli Krav International https://israelikravinternational.com (IKI).  We are the premier Krav Maga self defense school located in Troy, Ohio.  All instructors are members and ranked with IKI.  We do not teach our own version of Krav Maga and our school does not teach other methods of defense. The curriculum at IKI of Troy is strictly what is taught in Israel by IKI.  IKI was founded by Moshe Katz, the current owner and head instructor.

Israeli Krav International (IKI) is a premier Krav Maga organization based in Israel.  The founder is Moshe Katz (my direct instructor), who trained under Dr. Itay Gil.  Itay Gil served in the elite special forces counter terror team, Yamam, in the IDF.  He has also served as their hand-to-hand combat/Krav Maga and small arms instructor/consultant for the past 30 years and helped Mr. Katz get IKI started.  Moshe Katz is Itay Gil’s highest ranked student and is responsible for training the Israeli Border Police.  He has also trained JSOC teams, Secret Service, presidential guards and commandos worldwide.  Under Moshe Katz, IKI is now taught and used in over 40 countries as both, a civilian self defense training and military/LEO training.

We are different than other Krav Maga schools in that weapon defenses are not withheld until a high rank.  Every class will have at least one weapon defense taught.  Anyone willing to do you harm will not decide to forego the knife attack because you haven’t learned it yet.  Because of this, we do not hold back methods of defense to encourage you to stay with us and pay for rank testing.  Your safety is what matters to us!   Therefore, belt ranking is not mandatory but those who wish to pursue belt rankings are certified by Moshe Katz and Jeff Webb.  Ranks are honored at any IKI Krav Maga school world wide and the certificates come from Israel.