"Mark Slane has the blueprint for running a succesful Krav Maga gym, and his team of professional instructors expertly execute that plan. I have been training in various martial arts for over thirty years and teaching fellow police officers to survive on the streets for the past seven years. I know from experience that finding instructors who bring the 'total package' is rare. Mark and his instructors are not only expert Krav Maga practitioners, but they are capable of effectively translating their knowledge into great results for their students.

My gym, Force 3 Krav Maga and Fitness recruited more students in one week after incorporating Mark's marketing strategies than we had in the previous three months. Our mission is to create a safer society through education and training, and we are far more capable of getting that training out to good people thanks to Mark's strategies and methods. If you are interested in incorporating Krav Maga into your gym or starting a Krav Gym, it would be a mistake not to consult Mark Slane. John, Aaron and the others at USKMA are great people who are passionate about Krav Maga and the positive impact it can have on people's lives. Follow the leaders folks!" —Brannon Hicks, SWAT ATL, Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instructor, Force 3 Krav Maga and Fitness, St. Johns, FL

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"My name is Mark Howard, and I have been associated with the martial arts for over 30 years. I currently own two martial arts studios in Tucson, Az., both of which utilize a significant amount of Krav Maga in the training of our students.

I 'discovered' Mark’s presence on the internet by accident. However, the more I read about his approach to teaching Krav Maga, the more intrigued I became. I discovered an individual who also believes it isn’t necessary to 'break' your Krav student to teach them properly…that it is possible, and probably better learning, to have fun while grasping Krav…and that anyone can be labeled an 'instructor,' but it takes real talent to be a 'teacher!'

The next evolution is for a 'teacher' to then 'teach the teachers.' That’s when I asked Mr. Slane to travel to Tucson and teach a small cadre of potential teachers to help me with the Krav Maga at my studios. Mr. Slane leaped at the opportunity to groom a new group of teachers for me!

Utilizing an incredible blend of innate teaching ability and sense of humor, coupled with the old 2x4 to the side of the head when appropriate, Mark turned a group of six highly motivated Krav students into the next generation of Krav teachers in Tucson! Teaching with high energy, expertise, and intensity, Mark quickly earned the respect of every student and, with the exception of a few bruises here and there, completed five days of training with NO injuries and were totally exhausted!

The debriefing for each student was immediate and the most thorough I have ever experienced in the martial arts community. In fact, he reminded me of my days as a 'Topgun' instructor…he was that thorough and unrelenting in his pursuit of producing the highest quality Teachers! No physical abuse, no mental games…just pure and simple raising the bar to an entirely new level! It was a pleasure to watch my students grow so much in such a short period of time under Mr. Slane’s superb guidance.

I am already planning on Mr. Slane coming back to Tucson in the Spring to enjoy the fine weather and repeat his 'magic' with my students yet again! They can’t wait, and neither can I!" —LtCol (ret) Mark R. Howard, MBA

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"My name is Darren, and I am a Kravist from New Orleans. I recently joined the USKMA but have not been to any of their certifications yet. I joined the USKMA because I was tired of the politics with the organization i was with!! I have already seen that the people at the USKMA are master marketers. My program has grown leaps and bounds just with the emails that they have sent me with ideas on how to grow our Krav Maga program. I am excited and proud to be apart of the fastest growing Krav Maga organization! " —Darren DeSalvo, New Orleans, LA

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"As an International Private Military Contractor working in hostile environments abroad, I wholeheartedly believe in the effectiveness and practicality of Krav Maga. I have trained in Krav Maga in both the conventional class setting in the US as well as with various international military Special Forces/Counter-Terrorism Units while deployed overseas.

I believe the Level 1 Instructor Course I completed at US Krav Maga Association to be, without question, some of the absolute best Krav Maga training I have ever received. The course syllabus was extremely well organized in taking us thru the L1 combatives & self-defense movements in repetitive detailed breakdown . This not only ensured our flawless performance of the techniques but also, that we had a well-grounded comprehension of each and every movement in order to effectively impart our knowledge to others while teaching them. Thru mock teaching exercises, our ability to instruct others was continually assessed and critiqued by the higher level OKM course organizers who provided critical feedback to bring us to the highest level of perfection. Special emphasis was not only given on how to organize and run a successful Krav Maga class but also, how to monitor the varied individual student performance levels so as to optimize their empowerment and invaluable self-defense capabilities that Krav Maga brings to their life. The staff was phenomenal in their support and eagerness to share their teaching experiences and instructional methods all while inspiring us to reach our highest potential in becoming USKMA certified L1 Instructors.

Again, this was the best Krav Maga training I have ever received and as a result, have not only enhanced my Krav Maga skills but perhaps more importantly, I have personally grown from the experience. Therefore, and without any reservation whatsoever, I recommend US Krav Maga Association's KM L1 Instructor Course to anyone who desires to expand their current training regime and/or also for their personal enrichment." —Wm. Scott King, Jackson, Ohio

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"I would like to thank you once again for the great training I received during the Krav Maga instructors course at The USKMA in Columbus Ohio on Oct.5-10. I was a little nervous attending the course by myself, but [everyone] made me feel very welcome. The staff at Ohio Krav Maga and Fitness offered rides back to my hotel and was always making sure I was doing ok. I have attended other courses in the past but none compare to the training I received here. I look forward to returning to Ohio for level 2 instructors course. Thank You so much for making me feel welcome." —Scott Kumm, Jacksonville, Florida

"As a resident assistant at a major university, I found it apparent that my girls needed to know how to defend themselves. I invited Mark and his staff to come and teach a class at my resident hall, and it was a great success. The girls loved it. After the class many of my residents could not wait for the next seminar and definitely felt more confident. Overall Mark and his team members lead a great class. I can not wait to work with Mark again in the future!" —Rachel H.