Moshe, you are a gentle soul with the heart of a warrior, thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights. (Gladys, Krav Maga student, Grand Rapids, Michigan)
You have a great way of making something very effective, in the right situation, deadly, seem very approachable to even the most timid of people. (Michele Vicchitto, Pennsylvania)
Mr. Moshe Katz,
CEO, Founder and Head Instructor
Israeli Krav International (IKI) is under the direction of Moshe Katz.
During the course of his 40 plus years in martial arts Moshe has trained with some of the greatest instructors around the world. He is certified by Wingate, Israel's national martial arts institute and certification board, and by Itay Gil, his instructor and friend of many years.
He spent several years working for the Israeli Board of Education as a Krav Maga instructor, advisor, and contributor. He spent two years training the Jerusalem Elite Security guards, those who patrol the most dangerous neighborhoods of Jerusalem.
Over the years Moshe has been recognized world-wide for his abilities and innovations and has received numerous awards and honors from military, police, civilian and governments. He has been featured in news broadcasts, TV and radio, newspapers and magazines throughout the world.
In 2010 he was inducted into the international Martial Arts Hall of Fame as instructor of the year
In 2014 he was inducted into the American Black Belt Hall of Fame as International Krav Maga Instructor of the year.
For a more complete list of certifications please see Ranks and Awards.
IKI: Israeli Krav International
IKI is a fiercely independent organization, we are not affiliate with any other organizations and we do not join other umbrellas associations. As such we politely turn down invitations to join international associations of any kind.
We do promote friendship with all organizations.
Moshe has taught
U.S. Special Forces
U.S. Armored Cavalry,
FBI
SWAT Teams
Homeland security
Sheriffs Departments,
State Police
Maximum security Prison guards
Bounty Hunters.
Israeli and American soldiers
ROTC, (Reserve Officers Training Corps)
Undercover police operators
Canadian Royal Mounted Police and Path Finders
Vancouver Police Department
Illinois Police Department and State Troopers
Ukrainian Elite Guards
Ukrainian Presidential guards
German Navy Commandoes
Dutch Security professionals.
Israeli Elite Guards
Israeli Police
Italian Police
South Africa police
Puerto Rican Police
Costa Rican Police
Mexican state police
Mexican prison guards Michoacán
Netherlands Police
Slovakian Police
The Guardian Angels
Women's self defense groups
Flight Attendants and Pilots
El Al security guards
Civilian and school children of all ages
Moshe worked for the Israeli Ministry of Education as a Krav Maga instructor and consultant and contributed to the development of the program for school children aged 6 - 18.
"From all my students I have learned"
Esther Cohen - Krav Maga Master instructor, Administrative Assistant.
Jonathan Rossner - Krav Maga instructor
Laizer Roskind - Krav Maga instructor, computer and technical support.
Baruch Mackler - Krav Maga instructor, computer and technical support, DVD director
Yonat Roskind - Krav Maga instructor
Daniella Goodman - Krav Maga instructor, video team.
Mordechai Saxson - Krav Maga instructor
Eva Rain - Krav Maga instructor
IKI Black Belts Worldwide
International Affiliates.
IKI Ivory Coast
IKI Nepal