Teacher Training Program
All of Krav Maga LKN instructors have been through our in-house training program. Unlike other organizations that seem to think all you have to do to produce an instructor is run them through classes until they drop, we actually teach how to teach.
Using the latest in adult learning and accelerated learning techniques, we put them through classes that involve a study of ethics, motivational theory, working with various learning modalities, public speaking, how to work a room, and more. One attendee, a former school teacher, claimed he learned more in three days about teaching than he did during his four years of earning his teacher’s degree.
Your Krav Maga LKN instructors, if they’re to be effective, have to have that level of skill and training.
Chief Instructor: He’s Been Called The Closest Thing To A Real-Life Jack Reacher
Why do they call him that? He’s 6’7″ and 270lbs and a former Military Police Officer in the French Foreign Legion during his last year of service. When they were shooting the Reacher movies, there was actually a public campaign on Facebook to cast Nick as Reacher.
Nick is a former commando with the French Foreign Legion who worked throughout the world as a bodyguard after his military service. His clients have included members of the Saudi Royal family, VIPs, celebrities, rock stars, and businessmen.
He holds black belts in three styles of karate, as well as Judo, Japanese Ju-jutsu, and Aikido. As well as boxing professionally he also holds degrees in various Filipino martial art systems and taught unarmed combat in the Legion. Several police and military units have hired him to teach dignitary protection, defensive tactics, and unarmed combat.
He speaks professionally to various groups on the subject of personal security, dealing with active shooters, and travel security for female executives.
He is the author of the Amazon bestseller “How To Be Your Own Bodyguard” which was also nominated for book of the year at the British Martial Arts Awards show. Paladin Press chose him as one of its featured instructors. He appeared on Spike TV’s “Deadliest Warrior” as a subject matter expert and will soon release online courses based on his self-protection book and Warriors Krav Maga.
He is passionate about bringing out the best of his students by using accelerated learning, performance psychology, and adult learning techniques. He’s never had a student lose a physical fight or a legal one.
Assistant Instructors Levels III and IV
Your Krav Maga LKN Instructors are broken into various categories. At the top are those qualified to teach all the way to module IV in the system. Below them are the assistant instructors who are paying their dues by teaching until they can undertake their next level.
Caroline Kone:
Caroline is easily recognized by her height. She has completed levels I through IV plus over 300 hours of instruction. She’s chomping at the bit to complete level 5 before the end of 2020. Her favorite class to teach is Sat morning, she’s a favorite with the students and has won teacher of the year. Her favorite technique is any kind of kick.
Alexandra Capecci:
Alex started her martial arts journey with Muay Thai as well as being a top-shot soccer player. After moving south from her native PA for work, she began training with Warriors Krav Maga. She is now a level IV instructor, has completed over 200 hours of instruction, and loves teaching, whether it’s teens, beginners or advanced. She’s also involved with Ursus, an organization devoted to stopping human trafficking.
Gamal Osman:
Gamal is an avid water polo player who teaches beginners classes at least two nights per week. Outside of Warriors Krav Maga he works in IT. He’s one of those students and instructors who never seems to miss a class and is always willing to lend a hand when needed.
Assistant Instructors Levels I and II
Bud Adams:
Bud is a US Navy veteran. He holds a 5th degree in Tae Kwan Do and trained in several other styles before gravitating to Warriors Krav Maga. He is one of the favorite instructors of the teen students and loves teaching beginners to help new students get a great foundation. His favorite techniques are kicking, stick work, and grappling. When he’s not training students at Krav he’s training his dogs “Gunner” and “Shooter” at Schutzhund.
Sara Barbour:
Sara is a former Army medic who dabbled in BJJ and kickboxing before finding her way to Warriors Krav Maga. She took to training like a fish to water and joined the accelerated program as soon as she could. She loves teaching and is most noted for her make you sweat warm-ups.
Kelley Groseclose:
Kelly joined with her husband Kyle and is one of the best technicians in the club. Want to know the perfect form for a particular move, Kelly is the one to ask. She and Sara often teach together and are both gaining a rep for their exacting warm-ups.
Adrian Hunter:
Adrian is one of the most popular instructors in the club. Originally from Chicago where he learned how to box, Adrian moved south and found his way to Warriors Krav Maga. Adrian doesn’t have a regular class to teach but is always happy to jump in and fill in where needed.
Stephen Smith:
Steve Smith: Level I & II Teacher: Steve attained his Probationary Black Shirt at age 62, as such, he has a special affinity for the “older” students in the class. In addition to Krav Maga training, he enjoys working out at home with exercises such as HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) which he brings to his training sessions in class as a warm-up. Steve usually teaches Saturday morning classes.
Lee Kromer
Lee started with Warriors Krav Maga while attending college and hasn’t looked back.
He doesn’t have set classes to teach but enjoys jumping in whenever’s there’s a class that needs covering.
His favorite techniques are elbows and knees.
When not training he’s working towards being a professional actor and stuntman.
Dakota Smith
Dakota joined Warriors Krav Maga in 2019.
His goal is to learn everything he can about self-defense. He’s eager to climb the advanced ranks and work on his ability to teach along the way.
He’s happy to jump in and teach every chance he gets and looks forward to having a hand in developing future black shirts.
Duke Holliway
Duke is a lifelong athlete who grew up playing football, wrestling, baseball, and Tae Kwan Do.
He got back into martial arts with his daughter while living in PA. After moving to NC he began his journey with Warriors Krav Maga.
He got into teaching because he loved the instruction and support he received and wants to do the same for up-and-coming new students.
Pete Szelwach
Pete is a former collegiate discus and hammer thrower who now coaches Olympic throwing events full-time.
He’s produced multiple State champions and All-Americans and is hoping to transfer his teaching ability to Krav Maga.
In addition to Warriors Krav Maga, his martial arts background includes Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Kung Fu.