Krav Maga Instructor Training: How to Be a Krav Maga Trainer

Krav Maga is one of Israeli martial arts. Krav Maga is one of the fastest growing forms of self-defense in the world. Krav Maga combines military hand-to-hand combat with other forms of self-defense and uses real life situations to train people to defend themselves. If a person were to become a Krav Maga instructor there are several items which are prerequisites to taking an official Krav Maga trainers course.

Step 1 Have a minimum of four years training in another fighting discipline. This discipline should include punching and fighting skills like those taught in boxing and kickboxing.

Step 2 Be in excellent physical condition because the Krav Maga instructor training course is very physically rigorous. In fact, some courses require a person to pass a minimum physical endurance exam prior to course enrollment.

Step 3 Obtain a recommendation from another Krav Maga instructor, police officer or other law enforcement official. The person that refers you must vouch for physical and mental toughness.

Step 4 Possess no criminal record in your history. If you have any criminal arrest or issues, you will not be able to become a Krav Maga instructor.

Step 5 Get the approval of the local director of the Krav Maga chapter. This is not applicable to all areas but in some area, this is required prior to enrolling in a Krav Maga instructor training course.

Step 6 Enroll and complete the local Krav Maga instructor training course. The course usually contains 180 hours of training and lasts over the course of three months.