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Thinking of Becoming a Krav Maga Instructor?


  • Are you passionate about teaching, training, and learning?
  • Are you looking for a battle-tested system that can be taught to any student?
  • Do you want to harness a powerful teaching methodology that helps your students grow?
  • Are you looking for an organization that actively provides opportunities for the growth and improvement of its instructors?
  • Do you want to be a part of the original lineage of Krav Maga, and learn the system straight from the source?

Then start your journey with Krav Maga Global. KMG creates passionate, skillful, and knowledgeable Instructors who have a deep understanding of the system and a heart for teaching students and serving their communities. As an organization, KMG ensures that support and opportunities for growth are made available to its instructors, so that they can constantly improve their schools and grow their student base.

To learn more about KMG and Eyal Yanilov please click here.


What is Krav Maga Global's General Instructor Course (GIC)?

KMG’s Krav Maga General Instructor Course (GIC) is renowned for being the most comprehensive program for civilian Krav Maga Instructors. This Instructor Course produces top-shelf instructors who can effectively train different types of people, regardless of size, age, or starting fitness ability, to be able to use the system for their personal protection and well-being.

The course operates worldwide and is delivered by our highly experienced Global Instructor Team (GIT). The main certification course lasts a total of 18 days, and is divided into two phases. It is designed to develop physical Krav Maga skills as well as the ability to teach others through a comprehensive coaching program. The course concludes with technical, teaching, and physical conditioning exams.

Successful completion of the course is dependent on meeting specific criteria at the end of each phase, as well as passing the final test of physical skills and teaching abilities. The successful candidate will receive a Graduate Grade in Krav Maga and a General Instructor Certification under Krav Maga Global (KMG), authorized by KMG Chief Instructor, Eyal Yanilov.

In addition to the GIC, an online Pre-GIC training program will be provided for all qualified applicants.

What is covered in the GIC?

The material that is covered in the General Instructor Course (GIC) is vast. There is theory, practice, techniques, tactics, training methods, and much more. Below are just some of the things that are covered:

  • Learning and understanding all the different techniques and how to teach them
  • Understanding how to teach new techniques and repeat previously learned techniques in a progressive yet interesting manner
  • Planning and delivering interesting and constructive lessons
  • Understanding and applying KMG's system of educating and coaching students
  • Effectively leading, controlling, correcting and handling both small and large groups of students
  • Helping and handling different types of people with different backgrounds and abilities
  • Answering different types of questions that you will encounter in class honestly and effectively

2023 East Asia KMG General Instructor Course (GIC)

Training & Testing Info


2023年9月15日

Sept. 15, 2023

本届GIC报名申请截止日期 GIC Application Deadline


2023年9月29日-10月7日

Sept. 29 to Oct. 7, 2023

GIC第1部分
GIC Part 1

位置:菲律宾马尼拉
Location: Manila, Philippines


GIC PRICE: 1,200 USD

What does this include?
GIC Program Part 1
Pre-GIC online training

* Krav Maga Instructors from other organizations who qualify for Conversion Course may have different training requirements and fees, depending on assessment. Kindly submit your Application first so our team can make the proper assessment.

Requirements for Application to the GIC

Acceptance into the GIC is through application to KMG China and authorization from the China director.

Minimum Training and Teaching Experience:

Category 1: Current KMG practitioners

  • At least two years of regular Krav Maga training and a P3 minimum grade, preferably with a score of 90% and above
  • Letter of recommendation from a current KMG Instructor (letter should be both a skill and character reference, indicating applicant is in abidance of the KMG Student Code of Conduct as well as local school rules)
  • Display strong understanding of the principles of Krav Maga, and what makes it different from martial arts or combat sports
  • Bonus attributes: 1) Experience assisting in KM classes, under supervision of certified KMG Instructor; 2) Teaching qualification in other sports or industries; 3) Additional combat sports or martial arts experience (apart from Krav Maga)

Category 2: Krav Maga instructors from other Krav Maga systems who wish to convert to KMG

  • Must have at least 4 years experience in Krav Maga, with at least 2 years of teaching experience. KMG will only consider applicants from internationally-recognized organizations with similar curriculums and standards to KMG. For applicants whose experience in Krav Maga is with a smaller organization or whose curriculum differs vastly from KMG's, you may try to apply under the Category 3.
  • Display strong understanding of the principles of Krav Maga, the history of Krav Maga, and what makes it different from martial arts or combat sports.
  • Bonus attributes: Additional combat sports or martial arts experience (apart from Krav Maga)

Category 3: Non-KM practitioners with significant experience in other martial arts or combat sports, or have combat training from military or law enforcement service.

  • Minimum four years' experience in another martial art or combat sports with excellent striking skills, or at least two years' experience with combat training from military or law enforcement service.
  • Demonstrable teaching experience, or has a recognized teaching qualification in his or her martial art or combat sport, or has served as a combat instructor in the unit he or she has served in.
  • Letter of recommendation from your martial arts/combat sports instructor/unit head (letter should be a skill and character reference, as well as a reference of teaching ability)
  • Bonus attributes: Display knowledge of Krav Maga, its history, its application, and what makes it different from martial arts or combat sports.

Personal Attributes:

  • At least 21 years of age at the time of application
  • Good physical condition and general fitness
  • A clean criminal record
  • The ability to fund the course in full

Preferred Attributes:

  • Has both physical intelligence and strong comprehension skills, which allows him or her to quickly adapt, learn, and retain skills, and understand principles behind what is being taught
  • Has a strong passion for teaching and changing people's lives
  • Has good communication and body language skills for teaching
  • Is a person of integrity, showing respect, discipline, honesty, patience, humility and honor in all he or she does.
  • Has strong emotional intelligence, and is able to take correction well and constantly seeks to improve
  • Is a team player who values both his personal growth and the growth of others
  • University graduate holding a bachelor's degree.

I'm ready! I want to apply for the GIC.
What should I do next?

Great! We're glad to have you onboard. Click on the button below to take you to the application form. If you have further questions, please contact us via email at info@kmgchina.cn, or call 15010246131, or via WeChat ID: KMG_BJ.

GIC Application Form