Within Pure Krav Maga Belfast (PKM) we use only the original and true form of KRAV MAGA as developed by IMI LICHTENFELD and taught at the WINGATE INSTITUTE Netanya, Israel. Our source for this specialised training is Boaz Aviram, who was a former Chief Instructor of Krav Maga in the IDF and who was awarded the title of 'Top' Chief Instructor of the IDF by Col.David Ben Asher. For more information on Boaz click here.

At Pure Krav Maga (PKM) the club only use practised and tested methods by the IDF, all other methods disgarded by the IDF but still used by other clubs have been stripped from our syllabus including all sports elements to ensure we only use the original IDF Krav Maga.

Our aim is to equip students as soon as possible to defend themselves against the most common attacks. Once the student has mastered these techniques more difficult scenarios are addressed to build a support system that will enable the student to deal with almost any situation. By teaching concepts through techniques students are taught how to read a situation and react/respond accordingly, even if they've not experienced the exact same thing in training. Giving students the ability to improvise is an important element of our training.

All Pure Krav Maga Belfast (PKM) Instructors have been certified by Boaz Aviram Former Israeli Defense Forces Fighting Fitness Krav Maga Chief Instructor in direct lineage from Imi Lichtenfeld and Eli Avikzar, with PKMNI Main Instructor Glyn Ashton being awarded the title 'Master of Krav Maga' with only one other Master located in Singapore.