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TESTIMONIES
"Moni, thanks for stopping by and
giving the cast of Celebrity Fit Club a taste of Commando Krav Maga
and Elite Combat Fitness. I had a blast watching you push and motivate
this group. You really showed them how much can be accomplished in a
short time if they stay focused and work hard. They are still talking
about it and several want to take it up full time now. Anyone who
wants to learn how to defend themselves or to get in amazing shape
owes it to themselves to check out your programs. YOU GUYS ROCK! “
Harvey Walden-Celebrity
Fit Club
***
NEW!
Online Journal Of the Course:
Day 1 6.00am
It's still dark outside and ive been up since 5am getting myself ready
for what could be the next 3 gruelling days of any martial arts
training i have ever done. Im now at the course venue by 6.10am and
there are a few guys already there. Everybody looks nervous and we're
probably all thinking the same thoughts. What the hell are we doing
here and why do we want to be here?
CONTINUE READING
***
Moni , I thought I should express my thanks for the training you
started which saved my skin, phone and wallet, and possibly more ...
About a week ago I was visiting my family in Paris. It was quite late
at night, I had come in on the Eurostar and gotten off on the wrong
bustop and was checking my phone for gps map directions - I was tired
and and disoriented.
I was approached in a side street by two tall guys in their early
twenties, who first wanted a cigarette, then my money, and showed a
blade. I feigned resigned helplessness, then reacted immediately and
effectively, put them down, then took off at a very fast pace ...
It all came naturally, and I didn't really think about it till
afterwards. However, I believe that you, from your London course two
years ago, and CKM were a primary determinant in my escaping from that
situation unscathed, as was keeping fit.
Many thanks from me, my wife and family (I have several late teenage
nieces who now are checking out CKM in Paris).
Best wishes
Richard
***
 Moni
Aizik has several qualities that makes his instruction professional.
He has a great deal of experience in the areas of expertise covered in
his seminars and lessons. Whether the content is ground survival, gun
threats or physical conditioning; Moni’s examples and answers to the
“what-ifs” are solid. The amount of time Moni has been teaching has
created a personal style for teaching that is refined and available
for the most experienced martial artist, agency or self-defense
enthusiast. Moni has a solid character, is humble and has confidence
expressed through a friendly demeanor.”
Anthony “little” Tony Pacenski Jr.
– Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
- Commando Krav Maga instructor
- National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion
- International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion
***
I got back after midnight
Sunday from LAX and I still can not sleep with the excitement and energy I
feel from attending the Manhattan Beach Certification. Wow! What an
experience the course is. First of all what an honor to learn and get
trained by Moni Aizik. It is rare in todays world to get to know an
individual that does not sell out on his mission. Moni has such great vision
on how to teach , lay out the course, keep it real and simple, and train
yourself so you can pass on the correct technique and information to your
students. The course was so good and intense! I actually liked the true 10
hour days of training with just a few minutes of break time per every few
hours. The conditioning drills were killer but I loved it. The surprise
attacks were absolutely great and intense, but the pressure testing was the
biggest eye opener for myself. The experience was worth its weight in gold.
I was so exhausted but was still standing at the end of it. The inspiration
that I received from my classmates helped keep me going. It made me realize
how real the tension is. As a CKM Instructor it makes you aware that you
need to train your students very good, for their inspiration may be their
own life or a loved ones life that they may have to defend. I thank Moni for
his integrity, honor, and leadership that he represents. And finally I thank
my fellow classmates for their inspiration and great friendship that I felt
with them over those great 4 days. It was really a lot of fun! I am looking
forward to getting better and empowering new students to CKM.
David McCloskey Level 2, Houston Tx.
***
If you’re like me, you
have a lazy 9-to-5 job, you work out whenever you can spare the
time, you try to eat right, and you think you could “take care of
yourself” if worse came to worse.
Then something happens to you, which makes you say, “Holy crap. I’ve
gotta get my life in gear, not just for my health, but potentially
for my life and the lives of my family members!”
If you’re lucky, the event, which spurs you toward positive change
is not something tragic, but something that is closer to an
epiphany.
If you’re really lucky, you meet someone like Moni, who makes
you realize
that you can become the strong, disciplined warrior that you always
knew you could be.
After several personal training sessions with Moni, I knew that I
was going to have to get into real shape if I was to be even
remotely prepared for the Commando Krav Maga certification seminar,
and let me tell you, it was the closest most people will ever come
to basic military training. Each day of grueling “warm ups”,
technical instruction, practice and surprise attacks will make you
want to lie down somewhere and sleep for 24 hours... and that’s
before lunch.
You will meet people from all over. Big people, small people,
weightlifters, pencil pushers. Some with little experience, some who
are blackbelts, some who are soldiers and police officers. But you
will have this in common: you will all be humbled by how little you
actually know about real-life self-defense, and how much wisdom,
knowledge and experience you will acquire in the same amount of time
it takes to get a shirt back from the dry-cleaners!
In few days,
Moni will push you beyond your limits and instill in you a gift that
will make you confident, strong and hungry for more. There is no
better way to fulfill your dream of releasing the warrior within.
Jeremy Sale
Toronto
Canada
***
I
have
been
a Martial Artist for over 30 years. I have traveled abroad, trained
and attended
some of the best seminars in the world with TOP RANKED INSTRUCTORS.
I have yet to see such fine tuned teaching and effectiveness as I
have seen over my 4 days of training with Moni Aizik.
I have taught Wing Tzun, MMA Fighters, Combatives as well as having
trained in them. NEVER have I ached or been bruised, pushed and
motivated like this since I was in United States Marine Corps Boot
Camp.
Those 4 days felt like an eternity, but I would recommend it to
anyone looking for a real challenge instead of some “BUY MY DVDs”
Instructor out there with material that you can NOT apply to your
combat arsenal.
I had the privilege of with working with a fine bunch of Men and
Level 4 Instructor Elizabeth Greenman. We felt like a UNIT, a well
oiled machine that had one objective in mind, and that was to
succeed.
I also had the pleasure of watching the Level 3 Training going on
and you can see why these drills, moves and training are constant
and so important. I have never seen anyone with the same WORK ETHIC
and PRESENTATION OF INSTRUCTION LIKE MONI AIZIK.
He is a MAN’S MAN, an approachable person who does not carry his
success into the classroom. He has a great sense of humor and takes
care of business when it is time too. I highly recommend the CKM
Instructor Course to ANYONE looking to become an instructor in
martial arts and want to earn that diploma, not just pay for it, and
be rewarded beyond what you can imagine...
I am very much looking forward to LEVEL 3 and can’t wait to see what
in GOD’S NAME LEVEL 8 can be like :)
A real system for warriors and I consider myself a warrior hands
down, but after this, I am one sore warrior...
Thank you to all for attending! I look forward to your future
success and seeing you at my EVOLVING facility :)
My house is open to all of you so feel free to train or run a
private lesson at my PLACE anytime!
I am proud to be a member of CKM....and ask MONI YOURSELF, I have
been around!!!
You may contact me at: CKMLI@USA.COM
Tommy DiLallo
CKM Level 2 Instructor
***
Here I
am, after a weekend of necessary rest, with all my impressions, my
feelings, my thoughts and several images now deep in my soul and in
my mind.
Where can I start...maybe from the end, from my bruises and my
pain...guys, never felt like this before but what amazing
sensation...being part of an "elite" of men that yet today think
that bruises and scars are a mark of honour and not something to hide;then my diploma, my instructor's diploma, incredibly the first
of my career but what a pride...I'll
never forget the sensation of proud accomplishment in the moment
Moni shook my hand and gave me the diploma....I already told him
"I'm proud!!!"
Then the days of training...never experienced before a similar
impact on my body and on my mind, every second a challenge, every
second something to improve and every second the will to succeed,
the will to strive for excellence and the will to exceed myself,
just for trying to be part of this legacy of men.
The CKM is really impressive, it works, it's effective and real...and
now I can't help thinking about the day I will start my own CKM
class, with the pleasant sensation of teachin' something can really
help people.
Last but not least a big thank and a hug to Moni, hoping to give a
little help in the CKM's success worlwide, and then to our Italian
director, Mr Emilio Calogero...sometimes our dreams pass through
some other man's dreams.
Spartan
Italy
***
 Wow…where
to begin. Impossible to adequately summarize a in a few words the
impact of going through level 3 training. For me it was an
experience that lifted me up a level in maturity in the way I view
CKM. In my level 1 and 2 training I learned a series of separate
movements and responses to a variety of physical threats, and I was
overwhelmingly impressed at the simplicity and effectiveness of
these techniques. But I viewed the techniques and trained with them
as separate entities – individual responses to individual threats.
Now, after my level 3 training, I am finally appreciating that
CKM is so much more than a series of separate responses to a threat.
To illustrate my meaning - just as a well-written sentence can be
beautiful in and of itself, it is only when sentences are woven
together that a wonderful story is told whose meaning transcends its
individual grammatical elements. And now I’ve learned that CKM is
similar – like the sentences in a classic book, the individual CKM
defenses are beautiful, exhilarating, and just plain fun in and of
themselves. But my level 3 experience with Moni has opened an
appreciation that when these CKM responses are integrated and woven
together,
CKM
becomes a concept and philosophy which transcends the individual
responses and changes who you are as a person. Regarding the
performance of the techniques – your responses to a threat are
smoother, more agile, you’re able to adapt more quickly and
naturally to variations in a threat presentation rather than being
confused by it.
And you truly desire peace while simultaneously being prepared for
war. In addition, I am even more impressed that continuous focus and
training are essential in order to advance in CKM. At some point we
must integrate it into our personality, “become CKM”, and make our
desire for peace and response to threats part of our very nature.
To my fellow level 3 warriors – Tony, Frank, and that pit bull
Elizabeth – you are incredible human beings, and I loved training
with you again. Your understanding and support and dedication and
refusal to give up were my inspiration. I love you folks and can’t
wait to see you at level 4!
To Moni – thank you for becoming such an important part of my life,
my friend. You are more than words can express.
_________________
Doctor(MD)Steve Fuller
CKM Level 3 Instructor
***
 I
am thrilled
and
very proud to be able to say, I earned the honored privilege to
teach Commando Krav Maga,
the
most devastating Israeli fighting system.
I have always considered
myself an 'old classical and traditional martial artist'. I began my
training as a young soldier, based on the island of Okinawa with the
1st Special Forces Group. I began in 1971 studying Isshinryu under
Master Tatsuo Shimabuku. I continued my training in Puyallup, WA
with Master George Shin from 1980-1995.
I loved karate and believed
it was 'the way' to defend ourselves. Recently, my belief has
changed. Several months ago, a woman walked into Mt. Baker CrossFit.
She told me she was training at a local karate school and was
looking for something different. I asked her why she began her
karate training.
She said, "To lose weight and learn to defend myself." I asked,
"After practicing karate for a year, have you lost weight and are
you able to defend yourself?"
She laughed as she replied, "I haven't lost any weight nor am I able
to defend myself."
I still think any structured martial art is beneficial, however, not
practical for self-defense on our streets. It takes years of martial
arts training to be able to defend ourselves and most students NEVER
achieve the capability to defend themselves from a street attack.
Enter Commando Krav Maga. We learned of the art from the CrossFit
message board. I was aware of the Israeli Fighting Systems from my
military days. Whenever we spoke of the warriors of the world, the
Israeli's have always been considered the most ruthless hand to hand
combatants in the world. Moni Aizik, the founder of Commando Krav
Maga is one of the most, if not the most experienced warrior in the
world. Moni still trains the Israeli commando's and special forces
operatives.
Skip Chase
CKM level 2 instructor
Guinness World Records Member #12831
World Class Fitness, Inc.
Mt. Baker CrossFit
***
 I
just
arrived
back home from one of the greatest and most fulfilling experiences
of my life, CKM
level 1-2 Instructor's training. The past four days have been quite
an adventure. We had such a diverse bunch of people, all with
different backgrounds and experiences; the entire group was
fantastic! We all started off as strangers with one common goal in
mind, to become CKM instructors. In the end, these strangers became
champions for each other, selflessly cheering each other on through
each grueling drill and pressure test after pressure test. It was
one of the most amazing things to see unfold as each day
progressively got tougher, and more rewarding,
at the
same time. I would say to anyone who is considering the path of CKM
instructor to...DO
IT, (nod
to Johnny "Guerrilla")!!! I know it is said in many posts but I have
to say it again, after experiencing this first hand, Moni truly has
an amazing ability to make you reach your maximum potential; you
find yourself pushing to levels you never thought you were capable
of...it really is awesome!
I would like to thank all of the people in this class that made this
one of the most memorable times of my life...THANK YOU, (especially
to Dennis, who was one of the most inspirational people I have ever
met).
Dennis, I hope you tell your story on this forum...you will touch
people's lives, as you have touched mine.
I am especially thankful to Moni for allowing us to peer into and
experience the evolution and dynamics of this great thing called
Commando Krav Maga!
Chris Bush
CKM Level 2 Instructor
Peaceful Warrior Systems
***
The
course was awesome as always!
I had a great time with everyone at this course and was happy to
enjoy all the training!
Good job to everyone!
Level 3
CKM Instructor, Victoria, BC, Canada
Arran McLellan
***
This system and this course was the best I'v ever been through hands
down. After the first day I
drove 1 1/2 hours back home and jumped on the computer to find the
next date for level 3. The First two days I thought were the hardest
and that is only because by the third day you feel like your carved
out of stone. The time goes by fast because your constantly working.
Like Chris said I to have never in my life worked with a more
inspiratioanl group of people. This is truely a life style and I'm
glad to be apart of it.
Stay safe
MikeW-CT
Level 2 Instructor
***
Dear Moni,
Just a quick thanks for last week’s CKM Instructor Course.
The Instructor course was very intense and extremely demanding.
As someone who has been training traditional krav maga for years
and served as a soldier in the Israeli army, I strongly recommend
the Commando Krav Maga course to anyone!
My reasons for recommending the course are that:
1. CKM is the most effective reality based fighting there is. Moni
will push you beyond your limits. He will make you strong and feel
confident in yourself to the point that you wish the course would
never end.
2. CKM is very realistic and the reality based fighting techniques
are simple to learn.
Moni, it was a real honor and privilege to meet you and train under
your superior instruction.
You are the best there is.
I will continue to train hard in order to maintain my training
standards. I look forward to getting my level 3.
All the best to the entire CKM family!
Rafi
Peretz
“The Jewish Hammer”
***
I just
completed the CKM instructors' course in Manhattan Beach, CA. I was
the only woman and cannot emphasize enough how efficient, practical,
and simple this system is. Moni kept pointing out that if a woman
cannot make the techniques work, then they have no merit. I am a 47
year old average sized woman and was able to perform these
techniques successfully on men who weigh 240 pounds and were
attacking me at full speed and force (multiple attackers
simultaneously). It was an incredibly empowering experience and the
intensity of the training advances both your mental and physical
self defense skills immediately.
I work in security (anti-terrorism and security for women) and want
to encourage both men and women reading this to consider studying
this reality based training. We live in an increasingly dangerous
world and this system is by far the best one I have seen for
personal protection and for protecting your family. Guys--think
about it; the women you care about are not likely to get attacked
when you are with them. And Ladies--no knight in shinning armor is
likely going to be there to defend you. We all must evolve and adapt
to changing threats. So here is an idea--make it your New Year's
resolution to go find a commando krav maga class in your area. Go
together with your friend, spouse, co-worker. You will get in
amazing shape very quickly and the training is a blast! It will
improve so many aspects of your life.
Thanks to all my fellow trainees--you really helped me advance by
bringing on serious attacks and pushing me hard. And, of course,
thanks to Moni for making it all possible and sharing this wealth of
information!!
LauraC
Level 2 CKM Instructor
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***
Hello
Moni,
I really just wanted to say thank you one more time for the great
and phenomenal course you offered us this past weekend. As I reflect
back on the last 4 days, I still don't know how I managed to do it.
I've never been so sore physically, nor I've never been so drained
mentally in my life than the past four days. But it was all worth
it. I learned so much, and it really boost my self-confidence. Not
only were you a brilliant instructor, but you have a great talent in
bringing out the best in people. You brought out something in me
that I never knew existed. It was really a humbling experience, and
it's an experience that I will never forget for the rest of my life.
Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to be in you CKM
Instructor Course and I hope to see you again next year for Level 3.
Take care and enjoy the holidays.
Andy
***
Recently, I had the
honor and pleasure to be a part of the instructor Level One/Two
seminar in NYC. Commando Krav-Maga (CKM), without a doubt, is a
great system for someone who has no martial arts background to
learn, if he or she wants to acquire very effective self-denfendsive
skill. However, as someone who has been doing traditional martial
arts for years, I would strongly recommend CKM to my fellow martial
artists. My reasons are:
CKM covers all range of possible fighting scenarios and weapons.
CKM teaches students to defend against chokes, punches, kicks,
ground survival, knife and gun disarm. I am sure most traditional
martial artists would learn something from CKM which aren't covered
in their particular art.
CKM is a "reality-based" system. In its training it pushes both
physical and mental limits. During the seminar, we were put through
many "surprise attacks" with multiple attackers.
-Moni is a great instructor. Besides the knowledge of the system, he
is a very good communicator who is also very approachable and
friendly. He gave the class many good suggestions on how to run a
class. For those of you who are instructors, I am certain your could
learn from Moni how to be a better martial arts instructor.
In summary,
even you
have been studying martial arts for many years, you'll get a lot out
from participating in CKM seminars. Besides learning a great system,
you will gain a brand new perspective on your own art and your
training.
Alan
***
Dear Mr Aizik,
I wish to thank you on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service Officer
Safety Unit for the excellent three-day instructor’s course that our
officer, Daniel Killeen attended.
The Metropolitan Police Service, through the Officer Safety Unit
constantly strives to develop appropriate training packages for police
officers and staff. As part of this process we welcome demonstrations in
new methodologies from established trainers.
Your course was well received by Officer Killeen, who is in the process
of feeding back the techniques to the rest of the unit.
We will consider using your services in the future.
Yours sincerely,
Robert Blackburn
Inspector CO11
***
I took the
Commando Krav Maga Intensive Course for personal development (I am a
Doctor) and it was probably physically the hardest 5 days I've ever
experienced. I wanted to learn a system that was reality-based, and
adaptable to chaotic situations. In looking around at different
systems and instructors, Moni Aizik and the Commando Krav Maga system
clearly stood out. I was impressed by the fact that Moni's reputation
extended well beyond the martial arts community. He continues to teach
in the military and law enforcement and the loyalty of his students
clearly demonstrated his commitment to teaching all ages.
Having now taken the course, I am even more impressed with Moni and
the system he has developed. I think the success of Commando Krav Maga
is based on Moni's complete honesty and his continuous improvement and
refinement of his techniques. Moni is open and direct about the
realities of what any fighting system can do and his system and
teaching methods reflect these realities. I plan on continuing my
training and hope to progress through all the levels. I have no
hestitation in recommending Commando Krav Maga to someone wishing to
learn a martial art or self-defense system and I feel extremely
fortunate that a teacher of Moni's caliber has chosen call Canada his
home.
Doctor Marcus Lem
***
***
First and foremost, thank you Moni
for an incredible week! The Instructor's seminar
was very
intense,
extremely demanding and absolutely gratifying!
Although I look like I was used as an NFL tackling dummy (bruises
everywhere!), I would do it all over ag ain.
Reality-based
fighting to me is the most effective
with Commando Krav Maga being at the top of the chain!
Although I thought I was going to pass out after many hours of non-stop
surprise attacks with weapons, kicks, punches and chokes, it made me realize
the importance of constantly drilling.
CKM by far offers the most realistic training with reality simulation.
I look forward to the Instructor's Level 3 course!
As well, I want to thank all my training brethren for taking my
unintentional abuse
(sore elbows, groin, knee)...thanks to Mike, Lee, Jeremy, Juan, Dan and
Alex. Hope to see most of you in the next session!
Cheers,
Henry Kou
Toronto
Canada
***
I'm a
narcotics detective ,The other night I was buying a decent amount of cocaine
from a guy and when he realized he was going to get taken down he decided to
try to fight his way out. He turned on me and took a swing. Fortunately I
was on a high state of alert due to the situation and immediately deflected,
delivered a palm strike to the nose, and stepped in and head twisted him
right to the ground. From there it was pretty much a jump on top of him and
get him cuffed sort of thing, but the CKM worked like a charm. Just thought
ya'll would want to know.
David Clark
Level 2 Instructor
***
Dear Moni 
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity for becoming instructor level 1-2 in
Commando Krav maga.
That was one of the most grueling 3 days of my life, but I loved every
minute of it.
Moni, I do not exaggerate when I say its been an honor to be taught by
you. I will always remember those three days, and will strive to move up the
levels, with your guidance and training. Your advice and teaching in just
three days has helped
changed my perspective in many ways.
Thank you for being part of something that enables Israel to continue to
exist.
Yours
Leon Cutler
London
England
***
Just want to say I have almost
20 years of different martial arts training including bjj and reg krav maga,
thought i'd seen it all. After training with Moni in Commando krav Maga all
I can say is wow. CKM is just better than anything i've ever trained in. My
school just opened Monday March 26 and everyone that came in for a class
loved it! As an instructor I'm very happy to be able to train my students in
a system that works. Thanks to everyone who trained with me.
respectfully
Gord Wood
Hamilton
Canada
***
Dear Moni,
I just wanted to write you a short note thanking you for your time and
patience during
our instructor training last week in New York. You are truly
an inspiration and the Commando Krav Maga
makes so much more sense than the old style of Krav Maga I learned.
Chris and I started teaching the new system this past Tuesday at our gym in
St. Louis. Already I can see the gleam in
our students eyes because of the simplicity and effectiveness of the
Commando Krav Maga techniques. They really
feel they are learning something that is going to be more practical for use
on the street. Once again thank-you for everything and I look forward to
seeing you at level 3 training.
Sincerely
David Barrs
St. Louis Self Defense & Fitness
***
Greetings
to all!
It has been nearly a week now and I still have not been able to forget the
experience I had while training in the Instructors seminar and more
importantly the emails I have been receiving from prospective practitioners
about their interest in CKM and questions like What is CKM really about? I
am only one person in New York and yet on this forum we are many all over
the world.
This weekend I had an opportunity to conduct weapons training with a reserve
unit in Groton, Connecticut USA and noticed some of the guys talking about
martial arts, boxing, and the UFC, ironically Krav Maga quickly became the
topic of conversation and I immediately made my way over to hear what the
"hoopla" was about...A few minutes listening to the various opinions and I
felt it my obligation to enlighten the fellow soldiers about CKM...The
conversation quickly became more of a hand movement and demonstration and
immediately my little group of 4 guys became 10.....later that night in my
room I thought to myself if only us as fellow instructors and practitioners
were to make it our obligation to enlighten just ONE person a day and spend
two minutes of our time referring a friend to read an article, check out a
website, or see a video -- could you imagine the response people would have
with our system!
My weekend went well and I felt more than complete as
I had an
opportunity to expose a few people to several techniques of CKM and got
responses such as "holy sh@#! That is some crazy stuff man!"
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, after I had dinner Sunday
night I received a call from Moni just to see how I was doing and to discuss
some information and questions I had, (I forgot to mention that after the
course Moni had ask me how did I feel, I was at an awe for words and he said
to me "you found your way?" It was then that I could honestly say "yes" i
did, prior to the course I was going nuts at how I wanted to do other
reality based systems and get this certification and that certification
etc...little did I know that my Bushido was going to be CKM....) the
conversation with Moni went well and the deep felt gratification I spoke of
earlier paid for itself.
For all of you still reading I thank you and want to share this bit of
knowledge with you
CKM is more than just a simple form of self defense, a simple way to kick
ass, it is more than martial arts punches and kicks, it's about SAVING
LIFE EVER and the CHANGING THREATS
that we ALL face on a DAILY basis no matter who we think we are or how safe
we believe to be, if not for our life for the LIVES OF OUR LOVED ONES,
I value my life do you value yours????....Well my friends take care and help
spread the word---pay it forward.
Train Hard and Stay Safe
-Frank-
***
I just got
through one hell of week. The certificatin in Toronto flew by. What an
incredible experience! As tired as I am right now all I can think about is
going to do some more training
Thanks to Moni and everyone who was at the course for making it the great
experience it was.
See you all soon.
Shawn Mozen
***
I
just finished the Level 2 Instructors
course in NYC. I have never
done anything more physically challenging and rewarding! I am bruised and
battered, but I loved every grueling moment.
There really is nothing like training with Moni. I am looking forward to
establishing my CKM school here in PA.
Tony Kraemer
***
Hey Everyone, I just
finished my level two course last week. I want to thank everyone that
sweated with me. This was hands down the most intense thing that I have ever
done. I want to also give my heart felt thanks to Moni, I was honor to learn
from you. Your system and your teaching are second to none. I am proud to
now be a part of the CKM family. I can't wait for level 3.
Thanks
Jerry Edwards
***
Hi Folks,
I
just
finished the level 1&2 course in NY and obtained my Instructors
certificate - what an outstanding experience! Moni is an
inspiration, and the course delivers so much
more than advertised.
Now it's on to level 3 and beyond (I hope)!
As a doctor I wanted to take the course mainly for self improvement,
I
am a novice to martial arts (only few years of MMA training), and I
also had no partners to practice CKM with, so I had a great deal of
anxiety and self-doubt about whether I could meet Moni's
uncompromisingly high standards to pass the course.
I did
4 things that were very helpful to me, so I thought I'd share
them in case someone else might also benefit.
First,
I hired Moni for a day of private lessons at my home. The best part
of this was getting to know Moni and spending this time with him,
and he also gave me a great foundation for practicing the skills
needed.
Second,
I got the CKM DVDs and watched them many times.
Third,
I played the CKM DVDs for levels 1/2 on my computer and captured 3
or 4 images of each technique (chokes, punches, headlock, etc.). I
put these images in a microsoft word document where I typed in the
name of each technique followed by the pictures of each technique. I
printed out this document (about 15 pages), put it in a manilla
folder which I took with me to work or other places, and in a few
minutes I could read the folder and review the techniques.
Fourth,
I needed a way to prepare for surprise attacks (an essential
component of CKM), so I decided to use mental imagery, and this is
how I did it: I got some note cards and wrote each defense technique
for level 1 and 2 on a separate card (i.e. 'wild punch' on one card,
'knife attack - thrust' on another card, 'knife attack - overhead'
on another card, 'choke from the front' on another card, 'gun to
head - front' on another card, and so on). I ended up with about 20
or so cards. I then layed out these cards in a circle in my living
room. Next, I got in the center of the circle and imagined attackers
were coming at me from all directions using these various attacks. I
would look at the first note card I saw in front of me and then
defend myself from that attack using the techniques illustrated in
my folder and on the DVDs. I would then immediately see another note
card which listed another type of attack and defend myself against
that bad guy. I'd then immediately see another note card and defend
myself against the bad guy attacking me as written on that card, and
so on. I did this at least 1-2 times daily for most days of the week
for over a month before the course, and I can tell you this was very
valuable in helping me prepare for surprise attacks. You should
know, however, that the CKM course contains more than is on the
DVDs, but this was still invaluable preparation for me.
I wish you all best of luck in your training. Believe me, Moni and
CKM will never let you down!
Steve Fuller MD
***
I recently took the CKM
level 1 an 2 instructors course and I couldn't be more pleased.
Not only do you learn very realistic and simplistic reality based fighting
techniques, but you also learn the philosophical side and physiological
aspects of your opponents.
The course is a very
intense 5 days of training. The most impressive part of the course is that
you also learn very key information on how to become a good instructor.
Peace,
Rilif
***
Moni,
Just a quick email to say thanks for the last few days. I found your
methods of instructioncomprehensive and inspirational.
The amount of information and
skill that you are able to teach in such a short space of time is
outstanding, even
after long hard days when exhausted your methods of tuition combined
with knowledge of the subject where able hold attention and make
your students want to learn more.
I am looking forward to progressing over the next year to become
competent and more importantly fit enough to be able to attempt
level 3.
Glyn Finch
London England
***
Moni,
I just want to say it was a real honour and a privelage to meet you
and to train under your superior instruction. You are unlike any
other instructor i have met. Not only were you a great teacher but
you also had charisma and a great sense of humour which made us feel
at ease with you.
I enjoyed the intensive level 2 instructor course very much. It was
painful at times but also very pleasurable.
I felt that the course was constructed very well indeed.I am very
proud to part of the CKM family now
as im
sure the others are too. I will continue to train hard to maintain
my own training standards and fitness levels and i also look forward
very much to running my own public class very soon.
I look forward to meeting you again for Level 3.
Best regards and many thanks.
Tony Hughes
***
 Dear
Moni
It is
important to me, to offer my sincere thanks for the
opportunity with which the course provided me. I had a suspicion
that Commando Krav Maga represented what I was looking for but I
have found the path to it demoralizing at times so kept my hopes in
check. It easily exceeded those hopes.
This training is only a part of a larger personal quest and it is a
huge priviledge to train with, and spend a little time with people
like yourself. I envy those who train with you regularly. As far as
the system is concerned it would be an honour to be part of, or
representative of Commando Krav Maga.
I found the course truely inspirational and it rejuvenated my desire
to progress and my aspirations to teach and help others become more abletoprotect themselves.
For me, as in all things, people are the key. I realise that
environment, fitness and technique are paramount but whether it be
your instructor, mentor, training partner, student, opponent or
adversary, people represent the largest challenge. The people I met
on the course along with yourself and Stewart reminded me of the
positive effect of working with the right people..
I felt a very personal sense of achievement and pride on finishing
the course, let alone passing it and am inspired to progress
personally and within the system.
So thanks again Moni for doing what you do. It means so much to
people such as myself.
All the very best
Iain Kelly
PS, a tip for future Instructor Course
attendees: Try and fix your gaze firmly on the floor when Moni seeks
a victim, sorry, volunteer on which to demonstrate the shirt choke.
The last words I heard, before darkness set in, were “I’m not going
to hurt you………………I’m lying”. One more member of the Black Dot Club.
***
Hey Folks,
I just wanted to send a big thanks to everyone that took part at the
Manhattan CKM
level 2
instructors/intensive course It was just
awesome the way everyone was encouraging each other. I loved every
minute of it,
all of us working towards the same goal and helping each other out,
it was fantastic! I couldn't
ask to be with a better group of people. You guys are great!!
Chris Riedel
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