General Information

TO BEGIN TRAINING please choose a beginner class in which you would like to participate, and arrive 15 minutes early in order to fill out a waiver and get changed; you will not be allowed to participate if you arrive late. A reservation is not necessary. First Time participants must wear loose fitting pants, ie Gi or sweatpants, and a T-shirt, and may train in socks or bare feet. * Tank tops and shorts are NOT acceptable * and sneakers or other thick-soled shoes are not allowed on the mat. Krav Maga students wear Gi pants, a Krav Maga T-shirt, and wrestling shoes; male participants must wear groin protection. These items are all available for purchase. The school is located on the south side of 25th street, between 6th and 7th avenues, closer to 7th. The closest subway stops may be found here NYC Subway Map Gift Certificates Available please call 212 781-7918 Please click here to view a demonstration of Krav Maga by Master Instructor Rhon Mizrachi and top students. VISIT The Krav Maga Federation Photo Gallery Please Note KMF schools are financially independent from each other; membership at one location is for that specific school only, although there is a discount for the per class "drop-in" fee.

Instructor Information

Rhon Mizrachi Master Instructor Rhon Mizrachi, Dan 5, has dedicated his life to the art of Krav Maga. He has been training for 37 years, over 25 of which have been spent as an instructor. He is the highest ranking practitioner of Krav Maga residing in the United States who is not self-ranked. He is a founding member of Krav Maga International-Kapap. In 2003, Rhon was certified as "Master Instructor" by Grandmaster Haim Zut. Rhon is the only Krav Maga instructor in the United States who has been given this title. Rhon is an eighth-generation Israeli and was born in Hadera and raised on Kibbutz Gan Shmu'el. He began his training at the age of seven under the instruction of Haim Zut and Imi Lichtenfeld. In November 1981, Rhon began his military service. His unit entered Lebanon in early June, 1982, taking part in the initial assault of the First War against Lebanon. He spent most of his military service inside Lebanon or patrolling the Israeli border with Syria. During the war, he continued his Krav Maga training, and towards the end of his military career he was recruited to teach Krav Maga to his unit. When his military service ended in 1984, he returned home with a deeper commitment to continuing his training with Haim Zut, determined to instill in other people the sense of right and responsibility to defend oneself, one's family, and one's homeland. It is because of these beliefs that Rhon not only continues to teach Krav Maga, but also continues to train Instructors, ensuring that Krav Maga taught outside of Israel will remain at the highest level. To learn more about Rhon's school, please visit Kravmagainc.com Peter Muldoon Peter Muldoon is from Ireland and has been involved in martial arts for over 20 years, beginning with his training in boxing at the age of 10. Since that time Mr. Muldoon has participated in a number of martial arts prior to Krav Maga, the main focus on Judo. He trained for a period of ten years, competing extensively and winning amateur All-Ireland titles. Mr. Muldoon received his 3rd Dan Black Belt in 2003, 2nd Dan Black Belt in 2001, and his 1st Dan Black Belt in 1998 from Haim Zut-President of Krav Maga International in Israel. He has been a certified Instructor since July 1998, certified by both Wingate Institute in Israel and Krav Maga International. He currently teaches at Krav Maga Inc. in New York. His interests include freestyle sparring which he enthusiastically pursues using his eclectic martial arts background to adapt to any given situation. Mr. Muldoon also teaches classes specializing in chokes, strangles, arm locks and groundwork, drawing on elements from both his Krav Maga and Judo backgrounds. Mr. Muldoon was a founding member of The American Association of Krav Maga Instructors, Inc. a not-for-profit organization created to promote Krav Maga and to provide Self- Defense training for the general community. Katrina Reynolds Katrina Reynolds is the highest-ranking female Krav Maga instructor and the highest-ranking female student (Dan 2) in The United States who is recognized by the Wingate Institute in Israel. Mrs. Reynolds received her Black Belt (Dan 1) in 2001, (the first woman in the entire Krav Maga Federation, both in the US and Israel) and her Black Belt (Dan 2) in 2008 from Grandmaster Haim Zut. She began her training under Rhon Mizrachi (Dan 5) in New York City and still proudly trains with him whenever possible. Mrs. Reynolds teaches at The University of Utah for students of all levels as well as privately. She is certified by The Wingate Institute, the most prestigious institution of physical fitness and health related education in Israel, and Krav Maga International-Kapap in Israel. Katrina was a founding member of The American Association of Krav Maga Instructors, (now The Krav Maga Federation) a non-for profit organization created to promote Krav Maga and to provide self-defense training for the general community. She also crosstrains in Muay Thai. Dror Bikel Dror Bikel began training in Krav Maga in Israel in 1987 and with Master Rhon Mizrachi in New York in 1994. He obtained his Instructor certification from Grandmaster Haim Zut and the Wingate Institute in 1998. He obtained his black belt from Grandmaster Zut and Master Uri Rafaeli in 2004, and his 2nd Dan in the summer of 2008 while training in Israel. He is a founding member, along with Master Mizrachi and Seth Rosen, of the Krav Maga Federation, and has been appointed as its President. He has also trained in boxing with Michael Olijide at the Kingsway Boxing Center. Dror currently teaches at Krav Maga Inc. in New York Matt Suroff Matthew Suroff began his training in 1993 at the age of seventeen when he started boxing at the PAL in Westbury New York. In 1995 Matt started training in Krav Maga under Master Rhon Mizrachi in N.Y.C.. He obtained his Instructor certification from Grandmaster Haim Zut and the Wingate Institute in 1998. He obtained his black belt from Grandmaster Haim Zut and Rhon Mizrachi in 2001. Matthew teaches classes for students of all ages and levels, as well as privately. Matthew is Vice President of Sock Bandit Productions, Inc., a Production, Publishing and Management Company in NY and LA.(currently teaching at the Sol Goldman Y) Frank Colon Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Frank Colon teaches classes for students of all levels and ages, specializing in private training sessions for middle-age and senior citizens. He has been certified as an Instructor by both the Wingate Institute (Israel's National Center for Physical Education and Sport) and Krav Maga International since July 1998. Frank currently holds the rank of black belt, received in 2003 from Grandmaster Haim Zut, President of Krav Maga International in Israel, and his teacher, Rhon Mizrachi, Dan 5. Frank is a founding member and former Vice-President of The American Association of Krav Maga Instructors, Inc., (AAKMI) a not-for-profit organization created to promote Krav Maga and to provide Self-Defense training for the general community. Frank is certified in Adult CPR and First Aid by the American Red Cross Association. With 35 years of practical experience, Frank is also certified to teach Yang Style Tai-Chi Chuan. He also currently trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as a member of the Alliance BJJ team of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Frank is a professional musician, with credits on over 100 record albums. He is also a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Divemaster. He is currently teaching privately in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. To learn more about Frank, please visit FrankColon.com Ed Maisonet Ed Maisonet began training in Krav Maga early 2003 under Master Instructor Rhon Mizrachi. Ed began teaching Krav Maga early 2005 under the supervision of Rhon Mizrachi at Krav Maga Inc (John Jay College, NYC). In 2005 Ed Maisonet opened Krav Maga Staten Island while continuing his Krav Maga Training. Ed brings with him a lifetime of paying attention to detail while growing up on the Lower Eastside of New York City. Ed served in the United States Navy and participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Ed has worked as an armed guard with the responsibilities of protecting people, currency and property. As well as working as a personal driver/bodyguard for several high profile clients in the NYC area. Most importantly, Instructor Maisonet has demonstrated a unique ability to positively affect the students in his class. He has exceptional charisma on the training mat, and has the ability to communicate material and technique in an accessible and often entertaining manner. His students are challenged appropriately, and leave his classes inspired for the next class. Significantly, Instructor Maisonet has demonstrated the priority that the Federation places on maintaining safety in all classes. In August, 2008 Ed tested for and received his Black Belt in Israel from Grandmaster Haim Zut, Uri Refaeli, Dan 8, Rhon Mizrachi, Dan 5, and Meni Mehabad, Dan 3 To learn more about Ed, please visit LifeDefenseInc.com Piotr Tuznik Piotr Tuznik, Dan 1, emigrated from Poland at the age of 13. Once here, he began training in Krav Maga under Master Instructor Rhon Mizrachi, Dan 5, and Katrina Reynolds, Dan 2. Peter's superior physical talents allowed him to excel at Krav Maga, and the fighting style appealed to him. As he continued his training, Peter's commitment to both his teachers and the Art of Krav Maga grew. Because of his values and beliefs( that we have the right to aggressively defend ourselves, and with that ability comes the responsibility of protecting our family and community), Rhon's commitment to his student also deepened. Peter completed an Instructor course taught by Rhon, and began his training as a Krav Maga Instructor. This path ultimately led Pete to Israel during the 2008 KMF trip. During the training in Israel, Peter, like many students of Rhon's, demonstrated in front of the Professional Committee the high level of proficiency and skill that he possesses in Krav Maga. His knowledge of the details in Krav Maga material of all levels and his ability to demonstrate this knowledge quickly and aggressively allowed him to successfully complete the grueling Black Belt test (Partnered with Ed Maisonet, Krav Maga Staten Island). This exam was presided over by Grandmaster Haim Zut,Dan 10, Head of the Professional Committee Uri Refaeli, Dan 8, Meni Mehabad, Dan 3, and in front of his teacher Rhon Mizrachi, Dan 5. As Pete's skills as both a practitioner and teacher of Krav Maga continue to develop, so too does his understanding of the values held by his teacher and this Federation. To learn more about Pete, please visit Brooklynkravmaga.com Terry Ciancio Terry Ciancio was born in Chicago and raised in New York City. Previously active in Judo and Tae Kwon Do, he has been training in Krav Maga under Master Instructor Rhon Mizrachi since 1991. Mr. Ciancio was certified to teach by the Wingate Institute and Krav Maga International in July 2003, and he has been teaching students of all ages and levels since. In addition to his group classes, he is available for private instruction. Mr. Ciancio's free time is spent in the pursuit of all things extreme, including motorcycle racing, mountain biking and downhilling, and snowboarding. Mr. Ciancio was drawn to Krav Maga beceause of the logic of the system and he continues to be inspired by its practical and effective techniques.(currently teaching at the Sol Goldman Y) Alicia Mandelkow Alicia Mandelkow began studying Krav Maga with Master Instructor Rhon Mizrachi and Katrina Reynolds, Dan2 in 2004. She is a certified Krav Maga Instructor, having successfully completed an Instructor's course given by Rhon Mizrachi. Alicia received her Brown Belt from Grandmaster Haim Zut during the 2008 summer trip to Israel. Currently she teaches Krav Maga at the 14th Street Y, privately to groups of varying ages, and at John Jay College, where she continues her training as well. Other interests include motorcycling, parkour, rock climbing, trap shooting, and Shakespeare. Currently teaching at the Sol Goldman Y. Cory Bragar Cory Bragar has over twenty years of martial arts experience. She began studying Taekwondo at age 7 and eventually opened her own Taekwondo school. After studying both Taekwondo and Hapkido, she began her study of Krav Maga in 1997, under Master Instructor Rhon Mizrachi. In 2003, Cory received her instructor certification from Grandmaster Haim Zut, President of Krav Maga International and head of the Krav Maga Federation. Cory is the coordinator of the Krav Maga children’s program and teaches classes for students of all ages, specializing in children’s classes. Cory is also a graduate of Harvard Law School and the Director of Standardized Testing at Ivy Link, an educational company providing tutoring and admissions counseling services.

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