Here is some upcoming courses and seminars that are being run in Sydney.

• Induction to Krav Maga - A seminar for beginners who wish to learn Krav Maga! April 2 in Castle Hill
• Knife Defence Seminar - Defence against knife threats and common attacks. April 2 in Castle Hill
• Krav Maga for Security Guards Seminar - A seminar for security guards only! May 14 in Castle Hill

Please go to our website below and be quick before time runs out. Space is limited!

Best Regards,

Kurt Colpan
AAKM Head Instructor
IKMF Director, Australia
www.assertiveaction.com.au
www.facebook.com/assertiveactionkravmaga

What a big month we have ahead for you! Haim Sasson, Expert Level 4 from Israel, and member of the highly respected IKMF Global Instructor Team, is holding two public workshops in Brisbane! This is your rare chance to train with a highly respected Krav Maga Great, so don't miss out!
 
In this newsletter is information on the following two workshops:

1. Niteclub Environment Self Defence - Fri 8 Apr, 6-9pm (3hrs)
2. Third Party Protection Workshop - Sat 9 Apr, 1-5pm (4hrs)
   

*** YOU MUST BOOK AND PAY IN ADVANCE FOR THESE WORKSHOPS!! ***

Due to the popularity, places being strictly limited, and bookings and payments already rushing in, there is no option to pay-on-day for either of these workshops. You will be locked in on a first-in first-served basis only, and must book and pay no later than Wed 6 April!
 
ABOUT HAIM SASSON:

Haim Sasson is an Expert Level 4, and member of the IKMF Global Instructor Team (GIT). He is a true gentleman and martial artist, who also teaches Ba Gua and Tai Chi.
Haim was certified with his Black Belt in Krav Maga (now known as Expert 1) by Imi Lichtenfeld, the founder of Krav Maga. He has been training in Krav Maga for almost 30 years!

Haim is visiting Australia for the first time, to instruct the final half of the IKMF Civilian Instructors Course (CIC) taking place in April in Brisbane.
 
1:   NITECLUB ENVIRONMENT SELF DEFENCE - Limited Places!
 
This workshop is designed to teach you the principles of environmental awareness and self defence in a loud, dark, and confusing environment. Gone are the days where a misunderstanding or spilled drink are resolved with a handshake and a round of drinks.
 
A niteclub or pub can turn hostile in seconds! Just look at someone the wrong way, dance with the wrong person, or just be in the wrong place at the wrong time. In these places we can become victims of attack by people affected by drugs and alcohol! Some of these people couldn't care less about stabbing or glassing you, then kicking you whilst down. This is the reality of our world today!
 
WHERE:     Krav Maga Training Academy (KMTA)
MBF Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

WHEN: Friday, 8 April 2011

TIME: 6 - 9pm (3hrs)

COST:

$80 (IKMF Students)
$90 (general public)
 
In this seminar you will learn:

• How to practice awareness and prevention of problems
• How to set up backup and escape plans
• How to defend common problems such as punches, knife stabs and glass attacks
• How to deal with these problems under confusing light and sound conditions
• ... and more! 
  

2:   3rd PARTY PROTECTION WORSHOP - Limited Places!

Protect and keep your friends and loved ones safe against physical attack! In this special 4 hour seminar you will be introduced to Krav Maga defences against the most common threats and attacks used on our streets today. From here you will build on the knowledge you gain and discover how you can defend your friends or loved ones against these types of attacks as well!

You will learn realistic ways to deal with aggressive threats and attacks and move your 3rd party to a safe place. You will build confidence and pressure test your skills in a challenging environment as close to reality as we can get it.
 
WHERE: Krav Maga Training Academy (KMTA)
MBF Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

WHEN: Saturday, 9 April 2011

TIME: 1 - 5pm (4hrs)

COST:

$80 (IKMF Students)
$90 (general public)

In this workshop discover how you can:

• Defend someone else against common attacks including chokes, punches, knife attacks, bottle attacks, and stick attacks.
• Take control of a situation and your friend or loved one to safety quickly.
• Feel safe and more confident under pressure.
  

*** BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT ***

These workshops are already filling up, and places are strictly limited! So book now to ensure you don't miss out on the rare opportunity to train under one of Krav Maga's Greats in either of these workshops.

In order for you to attend these seminars, you can book and pay right now with your credit card using PayPal. Just proceed through checkout like a regular store! Or for those who are uncomfortable clicking the link, copy and paste the URL below in to your browser:

http://www.ikmfkravmaga.com.au/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=23


If you wish to pay by Direct Deposit please contact IKMF Australia for details, at www.ikmfkravmaga.com.au, or phone Kurt on 0404 065 493.

*** REMEMBER: You must book and pay in advance by Wed 6 April. ***

Don't miss your chance to be involved with these awesome training workshops! I look forward to seeing you at some, if not all, of them.
 
Best Regards,

Kurt Colpan
IKMF Director, Australia
www.ikmfkravmaga.com.au
Phone: 0404 065 494

Civilian Krav Maga Instructor Program

Teach effective self defence! Become a Krav Maga Instructor with the longest standing and most reputable Krav Maga organisation in the world!

Dates: February 4th to 14th Sydney Australia

We are the International Krav Maga Federation, a Krav Maga industry body and non profit organisation founded in 1996 in Israel by Avi Moyal, Eyal Yanilov, Gabi Noah, Eli Ben-Ami and others with the blessing of Krav Maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld. As a leading organisation we have spread Krav Maga to every continent on the globe for the past 15 years.

We the IKMF are a strong force amongst few spreading genuine and authentic Krav Maga that comes from the very source.

Our mission is simple: "So that one may walk in peace" - Founder of Krav Maga, Imi Lichtenfeld.

We need help in spreading this very message! But being a Krav Maga Instructor is not an easy job! It requires time, dedication, talent and passion.

We are looking for Krav Maga Practitioners around Australia who would like to join our organisation to become qualified Junior level Civilian Krav Maga Instructors.If you think you have what it takes to be a Krav Maga Instructor, then we urge you to apply now.

To enter our Civilian Instructor program, one must:

1. Have a background in martial arts minimum 5 years+ with good punching and kicking abilities.
2. Be in very good physical condition/fitness.
3. Have a recommendation and certifications from one of the following people - a IKMF teacher / MA instructor / police officer/ Etc.
4. Do an Instructor preparation course to qualify. Money is refunded to those who do not qualify.
5. Candidates must be approved by the local IKMF director.

You must also have:

• No Criminal record
• An interview
• The ability to pay the course

Teaching background is an advantage!

Please contact me immediately as time is running out!

Best Regards
Kurt Colpan
IKMF Director, Australia & New Zealand
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 0404 065 493  

Protect and keep your friends and loved ones safe against an physical attack!

SPECIAL SEMINAR - 3RD PARTY PROTECTION & WEAPONS WITH AMNON DARSA

Amnon Darsa Expert 5 Krav Maga has been training in Krav Maga for almost 30 years and features in the latest Krav Maga training video, Ultimate Krav Maga. Amnon has been with the IKMF since its formation in 1996 with founder Imi Lichtenfeld. Amnon was recently made Head of the Testing Committee for the IKMF.

In this special 4 hour seminar you will be introduced to Krav Maga defences against the most common threats and attacks used on our streets today.

From here you will build on the knowledge you gain and progress to discovering how you can defend your friends or loved ones against these types of attacks.

You will learn realistic ways to deal with aggressive threats and attacks and move your 3rd party to a safe place. You will build your confidence and pressure test your skills in a challenging environment as close to reality as we can get it.

Discover how you can:

* Defend someone else against common attacks including chokes, punches, knife attacks, bottle attacks and stick attacks.
* Take control of a situation and get your friend or loved one to safety.
* Feel safer and more confident under pressure.

In this training you will do many pressure drills based on scenario training.

This seminar will take place on Saturday the 12th of February 2011 at:

Castle Hill Self Defence Centre
Unit 33, 7 Carrington Road,
Castle Hill NSW Australia

Time - 13:00 to 17:00
Cost - $90 for non IKMF members. $80 for IKMF Members.

In order for you to attend this special seminar, please book and pay immediately here with your credit card using Paypal. Just proceed through checkout like a regular store:

http://www.ikmfkravmaga.co m.au/index.php?page=shop.b rowse&category_id=1&option =com_virtuemart&Itemid=23

If you wish to pay by Direct Deposit please contact us for details.

If you are on Facebook, visit our event page here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144824225573320&ref=ts

The cut off date is the 6th of February 2011. Be quick as limited space is available!

Best Regards
Kurt Colpan
IKMF Director, Australia & New Zealand
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 0404 065 493  

New direction and new future for Krav Maga Australia!

July 2010 Sydney Australia: The International Krav Maga Federation Headquarters has appointed a new Director for Australia and New Zealand, Mr Kurt Colpan, a dedicated and experienced Krav Maga student and instructor of Krav Maga and a disciple of Eyal Yanilov, Avi Moyal, Ze'ev Cohen, Gabi Noah, Amnon Darsa and other experts of Krav Maga.

This move initiated by Chairman of the International Krav Maga Federation Avi Moyal was made after the recent announcement of Eyal Yanilov's departure. Eyal is creating his own new organization called Krav Maga Global (KMG) moving away from the federation that he helped form.

The International Krav Maga Federation is dedicated to providing you with good information on up and coming Krav Maga courses and seminars. If you have any questions, comments or feedback please contact us from our website at www.kravmaga-ikmf.com

Australia launches its new official website!
IKMF Australia is now headed by Kurt Colpan. Kurt has recently launched the new IKMF Australia page!

Please visit www.ikmfkravmaga.com.au

Masters Tour Germany – Begins 25th of September
Including Master Avi Moyal, Gabi Noah & Eli Ben-Ami in Munic Germany on the 25th of September.

For more information, visit our Facebook Event Page here: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136609816366413&index=1

VIP Protection Course Israel – Begins 5th of November
As crime and criminals get more and more sophisticated they, more often than ever, go after business-men, political figures, movie stars, companies & firms; executives and other Very Important People. The criminals' objective can be to get ransom, change political balance, rob, make a name for themselves, get revenge or other reasons that can result in the injury or death of the VIP.

Today, more than ever before, the professional VIP Protector is needed to ensure the safety of those under threat anywhere on the globe. The Israeli Defense Forces have the reputation & the experience of training special units, from Commando to SWAT, from Anti Terrorists to VIP Protection.

The International Krav Maga Federation and School in a joint venture with some of Israel's most experienced security consultants & instructors, created the International Institute of Anti Terror & Close Protection. The first branch of the "Institute" started to operate in Poland, together with IKMF-Poland.

In this framework we give a high level education in the field of VIP Security and Close Protection. You will be instructed by a team of the highest quality and level to ensure an experience you'll never forget, a course you couldn't get anywhere else.

Specific credentials and recommendations are needed in order to participate.  Please contact us for more information.

Civilian Instructor Courses

Taiwan is hosting their first ever CIC which will start on 7th October.
South America, Paraguay: CIC Starting 7th October.
India, Delhi: CIC Starting 4th September.
Australia: Course dates to be announced.

Latest Online News
Over the years we have developed a huge Facebook group. These days however, Facebook Pages are more utilised and offer businesses and non profit organisations like ours more flexibility to get our message out there. Please join our new and official Facebook Pages here:

IKMF Global Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/International-Krav-Maga-Federation-IKMF/138904029461448

Follow our IKMF Global Tweets: www.twitter.com/ikmf

Thank you for reading. :)

Best Regards,
International Krav Maga Federation
www.kravmaga-ikmf.com

Teach effective self defence! Become a Krav Maga Instructor with the longest standing and most reputable Krav Maga organisation in Australia!

We are the International Krav Maga Federation, a Krav Maga industry body and non profit organisation founded in 1996 in Israel by Avi Moyal, Eyal Yanilov, Gabi Noah, Eli Ben-Ami and others with the blessing of Krav Maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld. As a leading organisation we have spread Krav Maga to every continent on the globe for the past 15 years.

We the IKMF are a strong force amongst few spreading genuine and authentic Krav Maga that comes from the very source.

Our mission is simple: "So that one may walk in peace" - Founder of Krav Maga, Imi Lichtenfeld.

We need help in spreading this very message! But being a Krav Maga Instructor is not an easy job! It requires time, dedication, talent and passion.

We are looking for Krav Maga Practitioners around Australia who would like to join our organisation to become qualified Junior Civilian Krav Maga Instructors.

If you think you have what it takes to be a Krav Maga Instructor, then we urge you to apply now.

To enter our Junior Civilian Instructor program, one must:

1. Have a background in martial arts minimum 5 years+ with good punching and kicking abilities.
2. Be in very good physical condition/fitness.
3. Have a recommendation and certifications from one of the following people - a IKMF teacher / MA instructor / police officer/ Etc.
4. Do an Instructor preparation course to qualify. Money is refunded to those who do not qualify.

Candidates must be approved by the local IKMF director.

You must also have:

• No Criminal record
• An interview
• The ability to pay the course

Teaching background is an advantage!

If you are not a current Krav Maga Practitioner without a recommendation then it is essential that you partake in the Instructor Preparation Course. This course is run over 3 to 5 day with up to 6 hours of training done per day. This training serves three fundamental purposes. They are:

1. To give you an understanding of Krav Maga and its principles.
2. To ensure you posses the skills and characteristics that are required to be a Krav Maga instructor.
3. To give you a good understanding of Krav Maga basics.

If you are not successful in this process then you will be refunded the full amount for the Preparation course. If you are interested in pursuing this further, please contact me ASAP.

New Krav Maga Websites & Social Networking

We have launched the new IKMF Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Krav-Maga-Federation-IKMF/138904029461448

Here we discuss things like current events, courses and present news and information that may be insightful for you. Our IKMF newsletter and some new articles from Avi Moyal will be presented later this week.

Please go there and LIKE our Page.

If you are a member of our International Group then I suggest you become a fan of our new Page as it will supersede the Group in time due to changes in technology and Facebook evolution that make pages more of benefit to non profit organisations like ours.

Visit our new official Australian Website at www.ikmfkravmaga.com.au.

Follow our Tweets at: www.twitter.com/ikmf

Best Regards

Kurt Colpan
IKMF Director, Australia & New Zealand
Phone: 0404 065 493