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-defence 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-defence 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 world wide as the Israeli self defence system, is becoming more and more popular and many clubs are opening – however it is important to understand that 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 our 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 not only of a consistently high technical quality, but also convey the moral values handed down by Imi Lichtenfeld.

In this way the FEKM aims to perpetuate the spirit of its founder.

Instructor Grade 1 – FEKM Initiator

As indicated by its name, this level is designed to help you introduce people to Krav Maga and therefore the focus is on developing a solid understanding of the basic technical programme and the teaching method and principles of the FEKM. In order to attain this first instructor grade you must participate in 3 long training sessions, and have attained your Orange belt.

1. First long training session – Grade Review Course
   During this training session the technical programme for the yellow, orange and green belts is covered during which the director of the course will monitor your physical and technical abilities.
   
2. Second long training session – Summer/Winter Course
   This is either the 4 day summer course run by the FEKM-UK or the 4 day winter course run by the FEKM in Paris which will provide you with the opportunity to review, expand and develop your knowledge of the technical programme. During the Summer Course there will be a instructor development class for the purposes of explaining how to teach, the structure of a class, the attitude and moral capacities a Krav-Maga instructor must adopt and the subtleties of Krav-Maga instruction.
   
3. Third long training session – Summer/Winter Course
   This again involves attending either the 4 day summer course run by the FEKM-UK or the 4 day winter course run by the FEKM in Paris to further develop knowledge of the technical programmes.
   
4. Initiator exam
   Once you have completed the above, you can take the initiator exam at the FEKM-UK Summer course or at either of the National Gradings during the year. If you succeed, and after providing evidence of a first aid certificate, you will receive the Initiator Certificate from the FEKM.
   

Attaining this grade allows you to run a Krav Maga club as part of the FEKM-UK Federation under the supervision of an FEKM Monitor instructor and, once affiliated, to use the FEKM logo in your advertising and on your club t-shirts.

Instructor Grade 2 – FEKM Monitor

This level is attained once you have passed the FEKM Initiator exam and also achieved the grade of black belt 1st Darga.

Attaining this grade allows you to run a Krav Maga club as part of the FEKM-UK Federation and, once affiliated, use the FEKM logo in your advertising and on your club t-shirts.

The FEKM only recognises Instructors who have followed these courses. All the clubs that appear on the FEKM-UK website have a technical instructor who has this certificate, which is why the Federation can guarantee the technical and moral qualities of its instructors to prospective members.