The founder of Krav Maga Israel began his martial arts training at the
age of six and became a Grand master. As an adult he studied martial
arts at the Ryushinkan University of Japan for five years, achieving
mastery in Judo and the Traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate. Level
8 Dan. He Currently holds the title of “Chief instructor of the Goju Ryu
Karate Federation of Israel." He has received numerous certificates
and national degrees over the years and has been recognized as a
Senior Martial Arts Coach since 1985. Then, he decided to develop a
smarter and more efficient way to teach Krav Maga where, everything
is allowed in favor of protection and everyone can learn and perform
no matter what the physiological condition of the student is.
Over the years he received many international titles and awards. And
received recognition as a martial arts grand master from the Israeli Sports
Director, the IDF, the police and the Ministry of Education in Israel.

Dr. (G.M) Dror Shalom
President of the Krav Maga Israel organization
Recently appointed to promote the krav maga field in the IDF in general and in particular at the officers' school in the 1st Infantry Division
The title rule requires to verify the combatants fitness in the field of
Krav Maga Israel and tactical combat, and to prepare the IDF commanders
for their position on the battlefield.