Instructor Training
Krav-Maga is not simply another martial art even though there are the same kicks, punches, grips, and holds that can be found in other combat sports. Neither is it a mixture of various martial arts or sports where certain techniques considered adaptable to self-defense have been combined.
Its main characteristic consists of simple principles that must be mastered absolutely. In this way, someone who practices Krav-Maga can see the difference between a true Krav-Maga adept and someone else who is trying to build a system of self-defense combining various disciplines.
The person who intends to teach Krav-Maga must understand and master these principles in order to be capable of transmitting them, which requires regular and serious training. Krav-Maga, known worldwide as the Israeli self-defense system, is becoming more and more popular and many clubs are opening – however, the reputation of a club depends on the technical and teaching qualities of its instructor.
In order to understand and transmit this discipline correctly, from the very beginning the FEKM put in place an instructor course aimed at people motivated by teaching. To take part in Krav Maga Instructor training means that you will have to work to achieve a certain standard that has been put in place to ensure that FEKM qualified instructors are of consistently high quality.
FEKM Initiator
(Instructor Level 1)
As indicated by its name, the instructor has begun their training and while continuing it, they have started to teach Krav-Maga to others, to ‘initiate’ them to the training and the principles behind it. In order to attain this grade, they must participate in 3 long training sessions (4 to 5 days each) spread over at least one training season.
In addition the instructor must pass a first aid course and work through the online instructor training and safeguarding courses.
Yellow-Green Training Course
Usually done over a weekend, this training session covers the technical program for the Yellow, Orange, and Green belts. The director of the training session monitors the session to evaluate the physical, technical and moral capacities of the candidate. Krav-Maga must convey the moral values handed down by Imi Lichtenfeld and as such the FEKM aims to perpetuate the spirit of its founder.
Summer or Winter Course #1 and #2
This can take place in any country and must be a full attendance of a National Course with a team of qualified instructors approved by the FEKM for this training session, during which the candidate perfects his knowledge of the technical program. He will attend the teaching classes to understand the structure of a class, the attitude a Krav-Maga instructor must adopt, and the subtleties of Krav-Maga instruction. One of the courses MUST be the Winter Course in Paris.
Example class demonstration
Once the candidate finishes his training he must give a class in front of a FEKM Instructor of 2nd Darga or above. If he succeeds, and after providing a copy of his First Aid certificate, he will receive the Initiator Certificate from the FEKM.
FEKM Monitor
(Instructor Level 2)
An FEKM student attains the grade of black belt 1st Darga. If they have completed the above requirements to be an FEKM initiator, they then become a FEKM Monitor. The FEKM only recognises Instructors who have followed this course. All the clubs that appear on the federation’s website have a technical instructor who has this certificate. This is how the Federation guarantees the technical and moral qualities of its members.
