Krav Maga: Tour & Train

Description: Group picture from a T&T events in 2003, with the Instructors and the Diplomas

Tour and Train in Israel for Instructors & Students. The dates for the next events can be found in our Calendar
Touring and Training in the Holy Land for our instructors, students and guests from around the world. You may be with or without experience in martial arts or Krav-Maga to take a part in our course. Our instructors teach according to level and experiance of the participants. (Please see the review below).

The event is to be based in our main training place in the city of Netanya (we also train in the Wingate Institute, and in other locations in Israel). Netanya is a beautiful city on the cost with a great beach, nice restaurants, and good spirit. You should expect intensive training, of about four to five hours a day, in our regular gym environment together with other topics as: water and night training, urban self-defense, outdoor training and more. The course will cover many subjects from the system, including: defending armed assaults; fighting skills; training and experiancing KM in different locations, environments and places; and more).

We also include special tours (including touring the desert), combat shooting, training with expert levels from Israel and more.
Training will be adequate to the levels of the participants.
Local and foreign instructors are invited, adequate as well as separated training will be given.
Team of world class instructors will teach in the event, you should expect a team as: Eyal Yanilov, Gabi Noah, Eli Ben-Ami, Avi Moyal, Amnon Darsa, and others.
The dates for the next events can be found in our Calendar
NOTE: With notice one can come earlier or stay more days, with or with out training KM.
Questions regarding the event, registration, and other details should be directed to: IKMF

More Details
T&T will take into consideration the level of the individuals who participate. Training will be for 4-5 hours a day. Touring will include 2 days in Jerusalem, Masada & the Dead-Sea (with some special desert tour), 1 day to the Galilee and the north of Israel, and more. The touring will include some unique training, 1-2 hours. All transportation is in private bus/ minibus (depending on group size)

The price includes:

Training

Touring

Hotel of good level (3 * ) overlooking the sea.

Food - One meal a day the hotel breakfast.

Entrance to the places of touring and all the group traveling inside Israel,

Private transportation with our group of participants.

There is an option to upgrade your hotel to a higher standard. Single room is optional too.

The price does not include:

Flight to Israel and back.

Transportation to and from the airport.

Getting to Netanya:

Located on the Mediterranean sea-side, Netanya is about 45 Km (30 miles) from Tel-Aviv Airport.

There are busses and Taxis from the airport to the city.

However, we send transportation for small group of people, if are arriving approximately the same time.

Registration Form and Your Details: (Copy, fill up and send by Email/Fax)
Name:
Age (and what do you think about your physical fitness)
Address:
Tel:
Email:
Background (in general and Martial Art)
If you have been training KM (for how long, where, who is your instructor ?)
First Payment of 300 Euros or 400 US$ need to be sent by bank transfer not later than 3 weeks before the event to ensure your place.
(Bank details will be sent only after you will be accepted to the event)

Notes
You will be accepted according to your background, age (over 18), and if no criminal record / affiliation The first payment is nonrefundable if you cancel your arrival. Shooting session are with additional costs, 40-100US$ depending on the type of event that will be conducted, and number of participants. Registration form should be sent as early as convenient.

You will need to pay a first payment 3 weeks before the event. See registration "form".
Rest of funds will be paid in Israel

Review of a similar Touring & Training Event

Summary
A recent "Touring & Training in the Holy Land" seminar was a great success. Fifteen participants (usually its 10-25 people) spent 10 days training in Israel, the birthplace of the Krav-Maga (KM). Instruction ranged from basic techniques to advanced topics (including third party protection, fire arms, multiple attackers, military and police subjects and techniques, and more). The training took place in several different and diverse locations, including the Wingate Institute (Israel's national training center for physical education), on top of Masada (a mountain fortress), near the Dead Sea, and along the Mediterranean coast at the Netanya beach (including training on the sand and in the water or in a heated pool in the winter). After training about 5 hours a day, all participants left Israel with more KM knowledge and better technique -- and some even left with a sun tan! Note: Most events take place in June (expected temp. 20-30C? / 68-86 F?) and in December.-January, when the temperature is typically around 12-20 C? (54-68 F?).

Instructors & Course Material
Eyal Yanilov, Chief Instructor of the International Krav-Maga Federation (IKMF), lead the training. He was assisted by other high level experts from Israel: Gabi Noah, Eli Ben-Ami, Avi Moyal and Amnon Darsa. Regular training sessions were held at the training center in Netanya, which is run by Gabi Noah, director of IKMF-Israel. The topics covered in the seminar included many subjects from the KM system such as basic and advanced self-defense, defending & disarming armed assaults, third party protection (such as a VIP, family member, or friend), dealing with multiple attackers, fighting skills, and our unique training methods which also distinguishes KM from other fighting/self defense systems. We also added several training sessions in order to give the participants more knowledgeable in KM as practiced by military forces and police units. Participants also met with the Sgt. Major S.K. who is the person responsible for KM training in the Israeli Defense Forces.

Training Locations
Training took place in several locations throughout Israel. Netanya, a beautiful city on the Mediterranean coast, served as our home base. Indoor training was at Gabi Noah's studio and at the nearby Wingate Institute (where Israel's top athletes train). Outdoor training included several diverse training locations, including at the beach (self defense and fighting in water and on sand), on top of Masada (a mountain fortress dating back to the 1st century), near the Dead Sea (the lowest point on earth), and in a mango plantation by the Sea of Galilee.

The reason for the varied training locations is because the philosophy of Krav-Maga is to train in different locales, not just the training hall. Training in different locations, environments, and situations is necessary in order to better prepare yourself since you don't know under what circumstances you might have to call upon your Krav-Maga training. Likewise, we train techniques while at different levels of preparedness (fully prepared, partially prepared, and totally surprised). This type of training allows you to safely experience adverse circumstances that you might encounter in real life. You improve your performance ability under stressful situations by bettering your decision-making processes, techniques and fighting abilities. You will then be better prepared to solve different problems and conflicts you might encounter, regardless of the situation.

Touring
Touring was incorporated in the training. We spent 2 days in Jerusalem, Masada & the Dead-Sea. We rode on camels in the Negev Desert, and spent one day in the north of Israel at the Sea of Galilee (including Nazareth and other nearby sites). A special visit was made to the largest private firearm collection in Israel, which features rifles, SMG, assault rifles, pistols and more, ranging from World War I through the present.

Shooting Range
Participants trained at a shooting range in order to enhance their knowledge of and experience KM techniques while defending against threats of firearms --and the gun discharges (of course, only when the defender was no longer in the line of fire). Most participates also took part in a shooting session, experimenting with different kinds of weapons including Israeli ones (Jericho, Desert Eagle, Mini Uzi) and others such as Glock, Walther and more. Some of the participants even had an additional (optional) shooting session, this time in Caesarea that included practical and tactical shooting (combat shooting) as taught to the Israeli security forces.

The Participants
The participants were from 5 countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Holland, and Poland) with varied levels of Krav-Maga training. Some are KM instructors or assistants, some KM students, and some had no prior knowledge in KM. Instruction was suited to each participant's level.

Usually one can find also trainees from many other EU countries as well as from the USA, Australia, the Far-East, Ex-communist countries, South-Africa and more.

Vacation too!
In addition to serious training, we saw this event as a vacation, too! There was plenty of free time in order to relax, take in the sunny weather, and experience a different culture. The feedback from the participants was highly positive. All very much enjoyed the events, the touring and the training - not to mention the sun & beach! The participants had chances interact with the local culture, and every day life, and to see and experience some special events in Israel that took place in the time of their stay, such as Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Upcoming seminar
The dates for the next events can be found in our Calendar
Lodging options: will include 2-3 different of hotel levels, and we plan more activities to enhance interactions between participants from different countries.
Shalom,

Cost: it isEuro950.- (about 1250 US$ ; 670 GBP).
Price Includes: Hotel (B.B.); Touring in Israel; and Krav-Maga training!
Our base city is Netanya.
Training about 5 hours a day
Touring -
· 2 days - 1st to Jerusalem, 2nd to area of Dead-sea, Masada
· 1 day to the north of Israel (rout may vary - e.g. - to Nazareth, Sea of Galilee and area, or Haifa, Acco and area or other)
· Half day (evening) to Tel-Aviv-Jaffo
· During the full days of touring we train only 1-2 hours per such a day

Notes:
· We suggest you plan to arrive in Israel the day/evening before the starting day, and depart no earlier than evening of the last day of the event.
· If you would like to arrive at an earlier date, or leave at a later date, just let us know (many participants do this).
· Cost for additional stay in the hotel is around $35 – 40 per night.
· The price is for double occupancy. If a single-room upgrade is desired, there will be an additional
fee of 200 - 250 USD for the 10 nights.
· Hotel CAN be upgraded (from 3 star, to 4 or 5), but most people visiting this kind of events find this unnecessary.
· You must have medical insurance! Please check to see that your policy is valid overseas.
Do not hesitate to contact us at avi@kravmaga.co.ilr more info, and if you have any questions.

Payment: 300 Euros or 400 $ at registration, no later that 2 weeks prior to starting day. The rest, in Israel.

All the best,
IKMF staff

FAQ’s:
On the website it was specified that there would be about 5 hours of Krav-Maga training per day. Is that every day of the tour? On most days the Krav-Maga training starts at 0900 hrs. During the 3 days of touring, we train about 1-2 hours per day.

Are nights open for sightseeing, or is there additional training during these times? Usually we will schedule 1 - 2 sessions of special Krav-Maga Night Training. On most “training days” we return to our hotel in the afternoon. During touring days – in the evening - One night we spend in Jerusalem (also training in-front of the walls of the old city) One night we will tour Tel Aviv/Jaffa. One night we dine together. Most other nights are free. It is perfectly safe to walk the streets of Israel, even alone late at night. Street crime is rare.

What is “Beach Training”, and does it include swimming? Beach training is on the sand and in the sea (in winter we use a warm pool). It is best if participants know how to swim, but not essential. BTW, the water temperature in the waters of Israel in December/January is around 17 - 20 degrees Celsius (about 63 – 68 degrees Fahrenheit). during the summer it is 5-10 degrees warmer.

Is the Shooting Session part of the program? There will be 1 Live-Fire Shooting Session as part of the curriculum; there may be more sessions, depending on the interest of the participants in the group. In some of the T&T events that we have had in the past, participants opted to include another Live-Fire Shooting Session, experimenting with different types of firearms.

What should I bring for the Krav-Maga training (i.e. clothing, gear, etc.)? Hard groin protection (men, definitely; for women, optional), mouthguard, shin guards, wrestling/mat shoes, and tennis/running shoes. If you don’t bring wrestling/mat shoes, you will need to train barefoot on the mats. The tennis/running shoes will be utilized outdoors. Boxing gloves (14oz.) and hand wraps are optional. Jeans/military pants with a good belt will be good for the shooting range. BTW, most of the gear can be purchased in Israel and participants can buy IKMF T-shirts and other equipment here at our Training Center in Netanya. Please bring a bathing suit.

What should I bring for the Touring of Israel? The sneakers that you wear for training outdoors will suffice, although sandals/hiking boots are appropriate as well; shorts; long pants (for religious sites, and nighttime); short sleeve T-shirts (including one or more “nice” ones); a long sleeve shirt; hat; sunglasses, windbreaker or light raincoat. Clothing depend also on the season.

What will be the expected temperatures? In December/January it ranges from 10 – 20 Celsius (about 50-68 F). June 20-30 Celsius (68-86 F)

What is the food like, and how much is it? Visitors find the wide varieties of food in Israel very good, healthy, and inexpensive. Vegetarians will have no problem, and fresh fruits/vegetables/juices are everywhere. Water is safe to drink, although bottled water is cheap and readily available.

Please let us know your intentions at your earliest convenience.

The Hotel :
Hotel Residence, 18 Gad Machnes st. Netanya.
Located on the first street looking at the sea, South to the city square, about 1 Km from the central bus station
On map 1 the hotel is marked as Hx; Central bus station marked as Bx, it is located on Benjamin Blvd.
Map is in Hebrew but details are good
Arriving to Netanya from the airport:
Its about 45 Km, (30 Mils)
Train to Tel-Aviv and from there to Netanya.
Bus # 947 from the airport to Netanya's central bus station, about 6$
Taxi -about 35-40 $
Training place on map 2 is marked as Tx, address: 25 Raziel st. It is in a passage between #23 and #25,
distance about 300 mtrs from bus station
The local currency is (New Israeli Shekel - called just Shekel) NIS
1 US$ = ~ 4.5 NIS = 0.8 Euro
Expected Temp: winter event 10-20 C (50-68) Summer event 20-30 C (68-86)
Water temp in sea, winter 15-18 (59-64), summer event 22-26 C (70-77)
Training clothing are needed, basic protection gear too (these can also be bought in Netanya)
Training shoes - Wrestling shoes, or alike. Or train with socks/barefoot.
Pls inform us your arrival details, we may send pick up for people who arrive in flights that are close together,
and naturally write if U have any questions.
All the best
IKMF staff effectively. A course curriculum is designed to prevent injury to the trainee and limit injury to a third party as well.