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Dr. Itay Gil - Krav Maga & Counter-Terrorism Expert
Dr. Itay Gil is an internationally recognized Krav Maga and close-combat instructor with over 35 years of experience in military training, counter-terrorism, and practical self-defense.
He is a former operative and Chief Close-Quarter Combat Instructor of YAMAM, Israel's elite counter-terrorism and hostage-rescue unit. Since 2020, he has also returned to teaching close-combat and Krav Maga techniques as part of his reserve service with the Israel Border Police.
Qualifications
8th Degree Black Belt – Krav Maga
Founder & Chief Instructor – Protect Krav Maga
Former YAMAM Operative & Chief Close-Quarter Combat Instructor
Former Director of Training – Israel Border Police (1992–1997)
Krav Maga & Close-Combat Instructor – Israel Border Police (Reserve), since 2020
IDF Reserve Officer & Senior Combat Instructor
Former Security Training Instructor – Israeli Presidential Security Teams
International Counter-Terrorism & Tactical Training Instructor
PhD in Homeland Security and Defense – Atlantic International University
Featured on History Channel's Human Weapon and BBC's Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week
Itay Gil's teaching philosophy is based on real-world operational experience, emphasizing simple, effective, and pressure-tested self-defense techniques. His approach combines traditional Krav Maga principles with practical lessons learned from counter-terrorism operations and close-quarters combat.
Protect Krav MagaYAMAM ExperienceIsrael Border Police InstructorReality-Based Training
Aleks Dyachenko - Krav Maga & Combat Instructor
Aleks Dyachenko has over 20 years of martial arts experience, with a background in Krav Maga, Judo, MMA, Muay Thai, wrestling, and Classic boxing.
Qualifications
Expert Level Krav Maga Instructor – IKMF
Black Belt & Instructor – K.M.I. (Krav Magen Israeli)
Black Belt & Instructor – Protect Krav Maga (Itay Gil)
Certified IDF Krav Maga Instructor
Combat & Krav Maga Instructor in Israel Border Police
Certified Civilian Firearms Instructor
Negev Light Machine Gun Instructor – Israel Border Police
Certified Martial Arts Instructor – Wingate College
Aleks began training in Judo at age 7 and later expanded into Krav Maga, MMA and Muay Thai. His teaching combines traditional Krav Maga with practical experience from multiple combat disciplines, focusing on simple, effective and reality-based self-defense.
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