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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
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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.
***
Hello Everyone:
I have been a certified CKM instructor for only a couple months now, but
soooo much is happening, it feels like a lot longer. I have been training in
other arts and systems for 24 years and have owned a successful school for
13 years, but I have never experienced the enthusiasm and thirst for
knowledge that my new CKM students have. What kind of self protection system
can excite and empower people in such a short period of time? I swear, I
have enrolled about 15 new CKM students in about 7 weeks and these people
are addicted! Of course, in a good way. Maybe its the conditioning workout
that gets them feeling great every class. Or maybe its the simple, yet very
effective self protection techniques that empowers them so much. No, its
probably the pressure testing that I have them go through just about every
class, make that every class. I can't help it, they won't leave until we do
it. Personally, I think its all of the above that is creating my addicted
raving students. Some of them show up a half hour early for class, like they
have nothing else to do. All I can say is, Moni has created a system of
conditioning and self-protection that is blowing people away! Any interested
people out there, try a class and you'll see what I'm talking about. This is
my first post and like my instructor certification course, I felt like a
stranger going in, but part of the family by the time I'm done. I look
forward to meeting a lot of the CKM family as I strive to be my best in my
new journey and meet amazing people.
btw, CKM instructors out there, I was a certified instructor for about a
week when I met a new private client. She turned out to be a very popular
radio personality in CT and now we are helping so many more people because
of CKM. We had over 200 women sign up for the workshops the first day. IT'S
AWESOME! Check it out:
www.craigandcofightsback.com. Let me know if I can help.
Best to all,
Rich Kohler
***
"When I founded
Legion Fitness in Lexington, KY late last year, I was committed to including
a reality-based fighting system to the program curriculum of the facility.
The criteria for the system was that it had to complement Legion's current
programs of training in elite, overall fitness and had to be the most
"realistic" system I could find, meaning every technique had to pass the
test of "would that really work on the street today?". Further, the system
would have to cover defense against modern weapons that could be used on the
street as well as hand-to-hand self-defense.
After personally training in a number of these types of systems, it became
clear to me that Commando Krav Maga was far the superior system for
real-world, modern street combat engagements. From my research, the
techniques and the training combine to provide the most effective
reality-based self-defense system currently available anywhere, and I was
determined to offer it to my Legion trainees.
Since Legion began offering Commando Krav Maga training in January of
this year, membership growth has been tremendous, with Legion now training
well over 50 trainees in CKM and still growing. A large percentage of Legion
members opt to train in both elite fitness AND Commando Krav Maga, which is
an added financial benefit to our club. We have a core group of nearly 20
people that train twice a week consistently and have already certified a
number of them as Level 1 CKM students.
At Legion, we've found that there is a large market segment of individuals
that are only interested in "reality-based" self-defense systems, in
contrast to traditional martial arts. People want a system that they feel
they can learn quickly and will be practical self-defense for the real
world. These types of systems are the wave of the future for martial
training and catching the Commando Krav Maga wave has been instrumental for
Legion to reach and exceed its membership goals. 2008 has been a great year
and we're looking forward to an even better 2009 thanks to Commando Krav
Maga."
Stephen Mansfield
Level 4 CKM Instructor
***
The Seven Minute Myth
By Mark Lyon, Level II CKM Instructor
Is seven minutes a short period of time or an arduously long time? One week
ago I would have said that seven minutes is not very long at all. Think
about it; the average couple takes 12 minutes to make love, you can soft
boil an egg or prepare a pot of coffee in about five minutes. So, in the
grand scheme of things, seven minutes seems relatively quick. Or, so I
thought.
Last week I found out that, even in the same day, seven minutes was both
‘blink your eyes’ quick and as long as a complete root canal treatment. To
understand what I mean, indulge me while I go back in history a few months.
First, a little about me; I’m a 51 year old financial services executive
with a martial arts background. I have a black belt in karate, and
experience in kung fu and kickboxing. I try to keep myself in reasonable
shape, but enjoy a full life with family and work.
In the early Spring I was looking for some type of martial arts retreat I
could attend to get a bit of a workout and learn some new skills. I did some
research and came across the website for Commando Krav Maga (CKM). CKM is
the number one reality based self defence and survival system, first
developed for the Israeli Forces. The founder and chief instructor is Moni
Aizik, a former Israeli soldier, officer, and Special Forces operative, and
perhaps the scariest and toughest man I have ever met in my life.
Anyway, CKM offers a week long boot camp for men and women who wish to learn
practical survival strategies for personal gain or to be able to instruct
others. I was interested in both, so I applied. One of the prerequisites was
a personal telephone interview with Moni himself, and was I was a little
surprised and impressed when he called me from a training session he was
conducting in London, England. He grilled me on my martial background,
teaching experience, health and lifestyle and finally told me that I could
register, and so I did.
About a month before the course began, I sent an e-mail to Linda, the
organizational wizard behind CKM, and asked her if lunch was provided. She
wrote back that students are encouraged to bring “several light snacks, lots
of water, and several tee-shirts”. There was, she said, no scheduled lunch,
just a seven minute break once an hour through the day. Was she kidding? As
it turns out, not only was she not kidding, she was exaggerating.
On the first day I met my fellow attendees, a great group of guys with
varied ages, experience, and martial backgrounds. We were introduced to the
assistant instructors, Henry and Dave, who had been with CKM awhile and
would help us learn the skills through the week. Then Moni arrived. You’ve
got to see this guy to believe it. He stands somewhere between 5’10” and six
feet tall, as ripped and lean as Sly Stallone in his early Rambo movies. But
those hands, my God. His hands seemed the size of suitcases with fingers
like baseball bats. When he demonstrated moves, he moved as quick and agile
as a mountain lion. It was inconceivable that this guy is old enough to have
fought in the Yom Kippur war back in 1973!
After a few minutes of introductions, pleasantries, and aministrivia, they
set us to work. And work we did. Non-stop training in tactics, personally
developed by Moni, with the goal of being able to survive attacks, whether
they be from punches, chokes, kicks, knives, guns, or even if your attacker
is much bigger and stronger than you are.
After a couple of hours it occurred to me that he had forgotten about giving
us a break, and so many of the guys just brought their water into the
training dojo. Nobody wanted to be the one to actually ask him if we could
stop to get something to drink.
The first seven minute break came after about 4 ½ hours of non-stop
training. Apparently, that was intended to be lunch as well and, as it
turned out, the only break he gave that first day. The first day was
introductory, so only about seven hours long. Moni told us we would have to
come in 90 minutes earlier every day for the rest of the week to make up for
this shortfall. I went home as stiff and sore as I had ever been before, but
exhilarated by what I had learned.
The second day, a nine hour endurance fest, he showed extraordinary
generosity and allowed us three breaks, one for seven minutes, five minutes,
and two minutes, respectively. The day ended with some more pain, way more
skill, and one less student, as one of our comrades decided he couldn’t
finish the week.
I can’t even remember the third day, although my notes tell me that we had
two seven minute breaks in that 9 ½ hour day. That was also the first day I
didn’t have to soak in Epsom salts in the evening. As well, my confidence in
the learning was growing. One of the Instructors told us Moni had been going
lighter than usual on the actual fitness training, and to expect him to make
it up the next day. He did.
At this point it probably makes sense to talk to you about the different
types of training that goes on. The first is skills training. That is,
learning the deflects, disarms, stances, take downs, etc., and practicing it
over and over and over again with a partner, both as an attacker and then a
defender. The second aspect is something called ‘surprise attacks’, where
you work with two or three partners who test your skills by trying to kill
you in real time. As soon as you dispatch the first aggressor, the second is
on you immediately, delivering a punch, kick, knife thrust, choke, headlock,
or a gun attack. Lastly, there is fitness training, which can involve
pushups, burpees, squats, wind sprints, etc. by the hundreds. Breakfalls are
an important aspect of CKM training, as well, because you never know when
you might be knocked down; so much time is spent on falling down; on your
back, your side and then adding backward somersaults to these falls.
On the fourth day, we did all of the above and then some in a gruelling nine
hour day with only one 7 minute break. We also were tested on our ability to
breakfall, to teach an aspect of the training, and our knowledge of the
history and philosophy of CKM.
Day 5, Friday, was grading day. We trained and worked out for a couple of
hours, then were invited to have a two minute drink break before we got
called up to prove ourselves. The first part of the grading was
demonstrating, with an uki (martial arts helper or partner), our knowledge
of the tactics to employ when you are attacked. Every single one! Then came
the real fun; fighting off three attackers, non-stop, in real time, for
seven minutes. That’s right, seven! Each minute felt like three as we were
repeatedly stabbed at, knocked down, held up by gun, punched and kicked at
until, mercifully, Moni yelled ‘time’, and it was over. At 2 p.m. our class
of instructor wannabes, less two guys who left and with another three who
opted for ‘personal development’, and therefore didn’t grade, stood proudly
and received our certificates.
So let me tell you what I learned about the concept of ‘seven minutes’:
a) Hourly seven minute breaks don’t happen every hour.
b) Seven minutes is a very short time when you’re eating, drinking, or
resting.
c) Seven minutes is an eternity when you’re being continuously attacked and
have to defend yourself.
Having said that, let me also tell you that Commando Krav Maga really works,
and the first students I intend to take in as a Level 2 instructor will be
my own family. In the meantime, it’s time to start training again; level 3
training is only a year away…..
Mark Lyon, Level II CKM Instructor
***
I just got home
from completing the Charleston CKM instructor's course yesterday and my mind
is still reeling! First of all, let me say that it is truly an honor and a
privilege to be a part of the CKM family of warriors. As I take my first
steps on this journey, I look forward to sharing with and learning from all
of you. I hope that by posting this I can give those of you out there who
are wondering if it is worth taking the course a little insight on what is
truly the experience of a lifetime.
First of all a few words on the obvious question, is CKM all that it is made
out to be? My answer to that is no. It is MORE. I have been involved in
martial arts for over 25 years and have been an active academic researcher
in the field of MA and hoplology for the past 5 years. I can truly say that
I have never seen anything like Commando Krav-Maga.
What makes CKM so effective and revolutionary isn't mere physical
techniques. It is the concepts, theories, and philosophies of the CKM system
that has made it the fastest growing reality based fighting system in the
world. But
what I really want to share are the benefits of the CKM intensive course
that you won't see on video clips or read in press releases.
The group of people who came together early on a hot and muggy South
Carolina morning to begin the course were a diverse group with a common
desire, to become a CKM instructor. There was quite a range in age and
experience levels.
There were people in their 20's up to early 60's. There were people with a
lifetime of martial arts experience and people who had no MA training
whatsoever before walking through the doors of the training facility. But it
didn't matter. Age didn't matter.
Experience didn't matter. Nothing mattered except the desire to achieve and
transcend to something better than what we were when we began. And when Moni
walked through the door, introduced himself to us and began to speak......we
all knew we were in for something extraordinary.
The
2 words that come to mind when I think of Moni after spending the longest 4
days of my life with him is warrior scholar.
Passionate is another word that comes to mind. Moni Aizik is a man who truly
loves what he does and derives great pleasure in teaching others. This man
is an internationally reknowned self-dense expert with a global organization
and he personally instructs every ckm certification course! When Moni is
standing in front of you describing what Commando Krav Maga is, what it
isn't, and why it is so important, you begin to realize that you have
committed yourself to something much more than merely getting certified in a
reality based fighting system (and those of you who are certified know that
I don't use the word "merely" very lightly!). You are committing
yourself to a life changing path with a man who burns with a passion to
share this revolutionary system with the entire world.
But, as the old saying goes, you don't get something for nothing. This isn't
one of those "send in your check, learn a few moves, get your diploma,
now you are a grandmaster ninja killer" seminars. The course is tough,
tougher than just about anything I have ever done. Limits are pushed then
broken. After the first day I found myself asking the question "Do I
have what it takes?". After the second day, I found myself broken down,
physically and mentally. But I knew that I couldn't give up. It wasn't just
for me anymore. It was for Moni, for Tony (I'll never forget you Dr. Evil)
and for my new found brothers and sister who were counting on me to help
them through just as I was counting on them to be there for me. Yeah, I was
broken, but by picking up the pieces and walking through that training door
on the third day I
learned more about myself than at any other time before in my 34 years. For
that Moni, I will never be able to thank you enough.
Let me mention also that I don't use the word family lightly when I mention
the people who I went through the training with. It is absolutely amazing
the bonds you build with those with whom you share blood, sweat, and tears.
That is another tremendous benefit of this program. In an incredibly short
period of time, I built relationships that I know will last a lifetime. That
is something you can't read about. Personally, if I had read that in a promo
I would have thought it was a bunch of bull. But it's true and if you make
the decision to live the experience you will know what I mean.
Okay the last day. Test day. Nervous, excited, scared to death. Oh yeah. You
are pushed, pushed, and pushed some more. But you give it all you've got
because you've worked too hard to fail. And when it's all over....when
you're standing in front of Moni as he hands you a certificate that you have
worked so hard for and you see the pride in his eyes over the challenge you
have overcome......you can't put a price on that. It is the greatest feeling
in the world.
Mark Wilkes
***
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
just finished my level 1-2 course today in Charleston, SC., and just
want to say that it was the most physically challenging martial arts
training I have experienced to date. Moni is truly in an upper-class
by himself in more ways than one. I was overly impressed by his
advanced level of fitness, obvious talent, and humble nature...a
true gentleman...a true lion. Hands down I can say he is the most
practical and talented instructor I have ever trained with or
witnessed in all my years. I thought given my past experience that I
would have a great advantage over some of the guys who were less
experienced in the class, but that wasn''t necessarily the case at
all. There were guys with much less training who tested much better
than me today. Maybe I wanted to impress Moni so much that I psyched
myself out a bit before the test, maybe it was fatigue, or that I
just plain choked...I don''t know what happened...it wasn''t pretty,
with me executing many moves in much less than perfect fashion, but
I got through it and passed. Tomorrow I look forward to begin
developing the techniques covered in the course just as soon as I
can drag my tired and sore body out of bed. Don''t shy away from
this program just because you may lack prior training...this system
is based on simplicity. Moni has developed a system that can
honestly turn sheep into tigers if desire and effort are present. I
highly
reccommend this course to anyone wanting to push the limits of what
they can be both physically and mentally. No matter how much or how
little experience you may have, completing this course will surely
elevate you to a higher level.
I just want to send out a huge appreciation to Moni and Tony for a
truly amazing training experience.
Andrew
Savannah,
GA
***
Hey
Guys...It sure is good reading everyones comments about the course.
I am just waking up. What is it, Thursday??? My mind is still
spinnning after last weekend. WOW. That was the most amazing
experience of my lifetime. I saw David today and he and Richard and
I are going to start our training on Saturday and on Wednesdays. I
don't want to get rusty. Train/Train/Train////then Teach. Once CKM
gets into your bloodstream, you can't wait to train. I actually miss
the pressure tests. Sorry for all of the groin strikes guys. You
were all troopers for letting this little gal spank you big, tough,
macho muscle men around.
Dr. Evil, (I mean Tony), you were amazing. Thanks for always
answering my many, many questions. I have been involved in
traditional Martial Arts for over 22 years now and CKM has made me
realize just how much I was missing. This reality based system is
for everyone, especially those that think that they are protected
some how by their traditional Martial Arts. My journey has just
begun. This boot camp pushed me to my limits that I didn't think I
could reach. Just when you think that you can't move another muscle,
Moni yells (go,go,go, lets go), and you find a way to go....You
don't want to let him down. Anyone that just looks at the man knows
that he could go,go,go and then some, and that makes you feel like,
well, I'd better go.
I am so ecstatic to be a part of the fastest growing reality based
self defense system in the world. I feel that our class really
bonded and the bond formed by sweat and pain is definitely life
long. Let's keep in touch and find ways to train together.
Angel Wilcome
Level 2 CKM certified Instructor
***
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
***
It was
truly a fantastic, great, spiritual awakening for me meeting Mr Moni
Aizik and the experience in commando krav maga i will never forget
this experience as long as I live. I learned the physical, mental,
and psychology of training. I have learned so much from those four
days with Mr Aizik .I have bonded with the many faces of hurt ,pains
and determination but hanged in there and fight to the end. The
highlight for me is when we were going over the pressure test, he
would focus be strong and be dynamic. He is a great person, a humble
person and he loves what he does. He wants you to be the best.
Again, it was truly a blessing for me to meet him and to creat a
bond with others I met in Charleston. I will continue to train hard
and be ready for level 3 next year.
Thanks,
Joe palmer/ckm
***
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
***
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-
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