The KMA Force Level 1 Instructor Certification is designed for Krav Maga Alliance coaches and affiliates who want to teach, implement, and manage a professional Force program for law enforcement, military, and security professionals.

This course goes beyond technique review. The focus is on teaching methodology, principles-based instruction, and reality-based training, ensuring instructors can confidently deliver Force material in a way that is practical, defensible, and effective under real-world conditions

Who This Course Is For

• Current Krav Maga Alliance instructors

• Affiliates looking to add or grow a Force / LE training program

• Coaches who already understand the techniques and want to refine how they teach and apply them

Course Focus

During the certification, attendees will:

• Refine Level 1 Force techniques through coached application

• Learn the KMA Force teaching template and methodology

• Build lesson plans and drills suitable for law enforcement environments

• Practice scenario-based and reality-based training

• Learn how to communicate effectively with officers and professional end users

• Understand use-of-force considerations and arrest/control principles 
  

Curriculum Overview

The course includes instruction and evaluation in areas such as:

• Striking fundamentals and defensive movement

• Clinch work, takedowns, and ground control

• Handgun and knife defenses

• Weapon retention (holstered and deployed)

• Arrest and control procedures

• Use-of-force decision making

• Mock teaching and instructor evaluations

• Physical and teaching proficiency testing 

Prerequisites

To attend, participants must:

• Be a Krav Maga Alliance instructor

• Hold a KMA Level 1 Instructor Certification

• Have a solid understanding of Krav Maga techniques, including weapon defenses (Level 4 and above)

• Arrive ready to train, teach, and be coached 

Certification Requirements

• Successful completion of all physical and teaching evaluations

• OC exposure (completed prior to or during the course)

• TASER exposure (completed prior to or during the course)
  Note: Exposure requirements may only be waived by a KMA Force Training Team member

• Recertification required every 2 years 

Required Equipment

Attendees are responsible for bringing the following:

• Utility / BDU-style pants

• Sturdy belt (duty-style recommended)

• Holster (rigid material)

• Handcuffs and key

• Training handgun (blue gun or equivalent)

• Comfortable training shoes or boots

• Change of clothes for exposures

Important Notes

This course is physically and mentally demanding. Participants should disclose any injuries or medical concerns prior to training. Safety, professionalism, and respect for training partners are mandatory throughout the certification