Our Licensing/Affiliate Program consists of only the most highly motivated and talented Krav Maga Instructors and school owners in the world. Every year Krav Maga Worldwide™ looks back to recognize and honor those individuals who have demonstrated a new level of excellence within our Licensee/Affiliate community by presenting them with a specialized award.
These Awards recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the Krav Maga Worldwide™ Program as well as their respective communities. These awards are based on different categories for exceptional actions and achievements.
Congratulations to our 2012 award winners and to the schools and communities they represent. Thank you for everything that you do.
2012 Award Winners
Instructor of the Year
This award is for the Krav Maga instructor who demonstrates a keen understanding of the Krav Maga philosophy and fighting system techniques and is determined to make their community safer and stronger. The Instructor of the Year is a leader who prides themselves on making their fellow instructors better, more confident teachers and also continually works to improve them throughout the process.
John Gabriele
West Coast Krav Maga
Training Center of the year
This award is for the school owner who demonstrates a keen understanding of the Business of Krav Maga in application. From strong teachers and Program Directors to cordial front desk and back office staff, this school owner has created a school to be proud of. Criteria that are considered include: constantly producing good instructors, growth in the number of students, staffing support, customer service, website design and the determination to follow through and grow the business.
Krav Maga Indianapolis: Jeff and Cecilia Fredericksen and staff
Krav Maga Indianapolis
Marni Levine Fighting Spirit
This award is for the individual who demonstrates the tenacity, determination of mind and fearless heart that are the hallmark traits of our late friend and mentor, Marni Elise Levine. The Marni Levine Fighting Spirit is the one individual who overcomes obstacles and does extraordinary things. They go out of their way to improve and give to their community. They have faced unfortunate circumstances and have risen to exceed the expectations of a Krav Maga Fighter.
Robert Ferreira
Krav Maga Toronto
Humanitarian Award
This award is for the school owner/instructor who is embedded in their local community. They actively work to provide service to those in need and are absolutely dedicated to make their community safer and stronger. They do an exceptional work in their community for the betterment of others.
Michael and Ann Mihalkanin
MMA Academy
Marni Fund Award
In recognition of your efforts and donations for the fight against cancer and for keeping Marni Levine’s dream alive of finding a cure.
Jay and Joy Ackerman
React Defense Systems
Marni Fund Award
In recognition of your efforts and donations for the fight against cancer and for keeping Marni Levine’s dream alive of finding a cure.
CJ Kirk (third from left, next to Chief Instructor Darren Levine) and Krav Maga Houston Staff
Krav Maga Houston