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About IKMF
IKMF, which stands for International Krav Maga Federation, is the veteran Kravmaga organization. Headed by Avi Moyal, the organization remains forever loyal to the famous phrasing by Imi: “So that one may walk in peace”.
It is IKMF’s ongoing task to reach out to as many individuals in as many possible countries and provide them with self defense tools that will allow them to self defend effectively and eliminate danger so that everyone may walk in peace.
About IKMF Philippines
Here at IKMF Philippines, we make sure that you will be equipped with the proper self-defense needed at any place, at any time.
Krav Maga is an Israeli Combat System that is designed to transform your body into a weapon. We are not a sport. Unlike other martial arts, Krav Maga has no rules. The system is based on a person’s natural movements for them to be able to use it in the streets to defend themselves or their loved ones. A key principle of Krav Maga is finishing a fight as quickly as possible, aiming all attacks at the most vulnerable parts of the body.
Learn to respond and act as quick as possible with minimal movements whether it is defending against a knife, disarming a gun or just blocking different kinds of strikes. Krav Maga is the best self-defense for any attack.
About Jess Garcia
Jess Garcia is a G3 level instructor with IKMF Krav Maga Philippines who started training in 2012. He graduated from the Civilian Instructor Course (CIC) and began teaching in 2015 at both government and private institutions. In 2018, he established IKMF South to help improve the safety of the local community.
He now offers a combination of face to face and online training to both adults and children so they can protect themselves and their loved ones—ensuring that more families can ‘walk in peace’ as the IKMF founder, Imi Lichtenfeld, originally intended.
- IKMF Civilian Instructor Course (CIC) 2015
- IKMF Kids Instructor Course (KIC) Feb 2024
- IKMF Tactical shooting – Assault Rifle Program (2021)
- IKMF Tactical shooting – Intermediate (2021)
- “I Am Not Helpless” A Women’s Seminar (2019)
- Unarmed Strikes Seminar (2019)
- Intro to IKMF Krav Maga Program
- Red Alert Expo 2018 (Calamba, Laguna)
- AFAD Gun Show Demo
- Philippine Red Cross Women’s Month 2018
- Warrior’s Camp (August 2017)
- Home Invasion Seminar (July 2013)
- Taxi Seminar (March 2013)
- IKMF Summer Camp (April 2013)
- Dirty Fighting Seminar (June 2015)
- Law Enforcement Seminar (Jan 2015)
- IKMF Israeli Tactical Shooting Course – Beginner (Jan 2015)
- Practitioner Level 1 – (2013)
- Practitioner Level 2 – (2013)
- Practitioner level 3 (2015)
History of IKMF
The art of Krav Maga was founded by Imi Lichtenfeld (Sde – Or). Imi was born in Bratislava to a renowned police officer and circus acrobat. As a child, Imi excelled in various sports such as wrestling and boxing and practiced several martial arts. When anti-Semite riots began to spread through his home town Imi and his family were forced to immigrate to Israel (Palestine at the time).
Chairman & Head Instructor
Avi Moyal was born in 1966 has been studying Krav Maga since childhood soon demonstrating such proficiency that his instructors began having him teach at an early age. In fact, Avi has been teaching Krav Maga for the last 35 years!
In 1985 he received his “Expert degree” and joined the IDF Marines. Avi completed his Officers training with excellence, and served as a Platoon Commander in a Terror Demolition Unit. He acquired many combat hours and experience while commanding subordinates on special operations in Lebanon including highly specialized missions behind enemy lines with various SWAT units. He also provided VIP protection for a high ranking IDF General and an intelligence officer. After active duty, Avi served as a Reserves Platoon Commander in a special operations unit.
Chief Instructor
DINDO D. DE JESUS, Expert 3, while concurrently holding the position of Regional Director for Asia of the International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF), a Global Instructor, as well as Country Director and Chief Instructor for the IKMF Philippines. After one and a half years of training in Krav Maga, De Jesus took the Civilian Instructor’s Course (CIC) held in the Philippines in 2009. CIC, a fundamental course for certification as a Krav Maga self-defense instructor, involves over 180 hours of study and training.
From Practitioner Level 2, de Jesus received a Graduate Level 2 certification under the IKMF. This made him one of the first Filipino Krav Maga instructors in the country.
De Jesus is also a kettlebell instructor, certified in 2010 by Steve Cotter of the International Kettlebell Fitness Federation.
IKMF Philippines Instructors
IKMF Philippines currently has 35 instructors under his wing, with the first generation of instructors made up of Ryan Cruz, Atty. Jose Hipolito Jr., Jose Antonio Lontok, and Abelardo Constantino Tolentino III.
The second generation made up of Dennis Balajadia, Rodolfo Gerard Buena, Paraluman Cruz, Joselito Joble, Jose Kalaw, Raquel Angela Picazo, Rina Buenaventura, Abbie Remo, Mitch Yeto, Jess Ian Garcia, Al Claro of Cebu, and Joseph Javier of Cagayan de Oro.
The third generation are Henry Yang, Dr. JM Lleva, Mike Chua, LTCOL. Lawrence San Juan, from Davao are Xian Cruz, Ryan Masong, Rice Tan-Wee and Ivy Tan.
And 4th generation are Christine Canoy-Cruz, Dr. Ian Magtoto, Engr. Danilo Aparis, Emmanuel Calupig, Sgt. Ronnel Andaya, Former Capt. Jose Carlos Coruña of IKMF Negros, Dhel Cristobal of IKMF Bulacan, Dr. Leonard Cua, Franz Fedalizo and Pauline Liwanen, Erickson Perez of IKMF Tugegarao.
IKMF Philippines' Other Venues
Other IKMF Philippines venues:
Planet Infinity Gym
Address: Crossroads 77 Mo. Ignacia Ave. cor Sct. Reyes St.
Regular Training Schedule: M-W-F 7:30PM-9:00PM
Kids Krav Maga Training Schedule: Saturday 2:00PM-3:00PM
Fitness Bee
Address: Capitol Green St., Annex C-2 Capitol Hills drive Old Balara Quezon City
Contact No.: 0995 8925578 and 0917 8942728
Kids Krav Maga Training Schedule: Saturday 10:30PM-11:30PM
Anytime Fitness Gym
Address: El Pueblo, ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Regular Training Schedule: Saturday 10:30AM-12:00PM
CrossFit Mad Minute
Address: Unit G, Makati Curb Building, 7433 Yakal Street, Barangay San Antonio, Makati City
Contact No.: (02) 551 4281
Regular Training Schedule: M-W-F 8:00PM-9:30PM
Prince Plaza II
Address: Unit 2314, 101 Dela Rosa St, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Regular Training Schedule: M-W-F 7:30PM-9:00PM and Saturday 10:30AM-12:00PM
ActivePlus Gym
Address: 3rd Flr Don Gesu Bldg., Don Jesus Blvd., Alabang Hills, Muntinlupa City
Contact No.: (02) 551 4281
Regular Training Schedule: Monday 6:00PM-7:30PM and Saturday 10:30AM-12:00PM
IKMF South (BF Resort Village)
Address: 4625 Onelia Jose St., BF Resort Village, Cor. Carnival Park ave. Las Pinas (opposite 816 mini mart)
Contact No.: 09272592563
Regular Training Schedule: M-W-F 7:30PM-9:00PM and Saturday 10:30AM-12:00PM
The Village Sports Club
Address: El Grande Ave & Tropical Ave, Las Pinas, Metro Manila
Contact No.: 822 1000
Regular Training Schedule: Tuesday 4:30PM-6PM and Saturday 8:30AM-10AM
PHILIPPINE Army
Philippine Army Gym Annex every Monday and Thursday from 1900H (7:00 pm) to 2030H (8:30 pm) and Saturday from 0900H (9:00 am) to 1030H (10:30 am).
Contact No.: 502 8391 and 0917 8942728
Cebu City Gyms
Mobile No.: 09175728360 (0917KRAV360)
Landline: +6332 3188977
Email: [email protected]
Cebu City – Metro Sports Center
Address: Salinas drive, Lahug, Cebu City
Regular Training Schedule: Saturday 10:00AM and Wednesday 7:30PM
Cagayan de Oro City Training
Mobile No.: 0908 8890749
Cagayan de Oro City – MCM Fit Nest
Address: 4th floor, DTI bldg (formerly Informatics bldg)
Corner of Hayes and Tiano Brothers, CDO
(Across PBCOM Bank)
Regular Training Schedule: T-Th 7:30PM-9:00PM and Sat 10:30AM-12:00PM
Xtreme Training Grounds
Address: Xavier Estates Sports & Country Club Badminton Court
Regular Training Schedule: M-W-F 7:00PM-8:30PM
Davao City – DARK RHINO FITNESS GYM
Address: ADDU Carpark Bldg., Acacia St., Brgy 76-B Bucana, Davao City
Regular Training Schedule: M-W-F 7:00PM-8:30PM and Saturday 7:00PM-8:30PM
Davao City – Metro Fitness & Family Gym
Address: F. Torres St. corner E. Jacinto Ext., Davao City
Regular Training Schedule: M-W-F 7:00PM-8:30PM and Saturday 3:00PM-4:30PM