As you are probably already aware, when people are looking for Krav Maga in the United States there is really only 1 authentic, 100% Israeli trained, tried and true option in America and that is IKMF USA - THE International Krav Maga Federation!

Now is the time to become an Instructor with the largest Krav Maga Federation in the world!!  We can help you become the  proficient and successful Instructor of Krav Maga you want to be with our organized and profession support structure and best of all.....be a part of the FAMILY that Krav Maga was intended to be!!!

AND YOU CAN DO IT RIGHT HERE IN THE UNITED STATES!!!!!

General info:

• The course is compiled of two parts referred to as CIC1, CIC2.
• The total duration of the course is 20 days or 180 hours.
• The Civilian Instructor Course will educate you in most Krav Maga Techniques,Vvarious FightingTtechniques, Principles of Krav Maga Doctrine, Teaching and Practice Methods, Training Methods, Basic Management, Promotion and Marketing of a training place and more.
• During the course participants will be supplied with the IKMF Instructor's Manual, pictures and IKMF Logo (for future use once qualified), Grading and Curriculum material, lessons plans and more.
• An Instructor Diploma will be issued to qualified and successful participants by the IKMF.
• The graduates of the course will join the IKMF National branch (IKMF USA if a resident of the U.S.) and operate according to our simple regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

1. A recommendation from the local Krav Maga organization in your country OR a police officer, military officer or a manager of a security company.
2. Approval from the local IKMF director OR IKMF HQ to participate in the course.
3. Good health declaration
4. No criminal record
5. Health insurance
6. A personal interview
7. Teaching background in other martial arts is a plus but not a requirement

Location:4407A Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006

Host: Close Combat and Fitness, Louis Charron, IKMF Louisiana Director.

Hotel Reservation Information

We have secured a special rate for IKMF CIC participants and IKMF Members / Instructors who are in town for CIC 1 and 2. The Holiday Inn on Causeway Blvd in Metairie is a great hotel for a resonable price. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Louis at 504-456-3553 or info@closecombatandfitness.com . 

Hotel Website: http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/metairie/msyme/hoteldetail

Hotel Reservation Links
CIC 1  Close Combat Fitness 1  

CIC 2 and G Camp  Close Combat Fitness 2 

Close Combat and Fitness is based in Metairie, Louisiana, just outside New Orleans. We provide instruction in IKMF Krav Maga (Self Defense Martial Arts), Metairie Combat Fit Boot Camp (Fitness, Strength and Conditioning Program), plus continuing education in updated self defense martial arts tactics.