Our Instructors

 

RINALDO ROSSI

Black-belt instructor Rinaldo Rossi began his Krav Maga training in 2001 and his advanced training with David Kahn in 2006. Rinaldo completed his instructor certification with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in both the United States and Israel. Rinaldo is one of only a few Americans to complete Grandmaster Gidon’s certification course in Israel.

Rinaldo has taught at the Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence (Quantico), a Navy Advanced Training Command (Imperial Beach), the FBI Academy (Quantico), and the New Jersey State Police Academy.

Rinaldo has appeared in five of David Kahn’s books: Krav Maga Weapon Defenses, Krav Maga Professional Tactics, and Krav Maga Defense, Krav Maga Combatives and Krav Maga Fundmamental Strategies . Rinaldo also appeared in the Mastering Krav Maga DVDs Volumes I, II, and III. Rinaldo holds a third-degree blackbelt in Judo.

DON MELNICK

Senior Instructor Don Melnick began his Krav Maga training in 2008. Don has trained extensively in Israel, having received his advanced belt rankings and awards directly from Grandmaster Haim Gidon. Don is one of only a few Americans to complete Grandmaster Gidon’s certification course in Israel.

As co-owner of Israeli Krav Maga Cherry Hill, Don manages day-to-day operations, serves as the coordinator for Civilian and Law Enforcement training programs, and spearheads a number of Krav Maga pro bono training programs. Don has taught at the New Jersey State Police Academy and regularly travels to conduct training seminars.

Don was featured in the books Krav Maga Weapon Defenses, Krav Maga for Professionals, and Krav Maga: Defending the Most Common 12 Unarmed Street Attacks, Krav Maga Combatives and Krav Maga Fundmamental Strategies along with Mastering Krav Maga DVD Volumes, I, II and III, and the Mastering Krav Maga Online Program.

  • Senior Instructor Mike Delahanty — began his Krav Maga training in 2007 under David Kahn and has trained numerous times with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the U.S. Mike is a Senior Krav Maga Civilian, Military and Police Instructor, a 26-year law enforcement veteran (Lt. ret), and a U.S. Marine Gulf War veteran. Mike served as his department’s defensive tactics instructor, lead firearms instructor, S.W.A.T. officer, and internal affairs officer. Mike received his advanced belt rankings and awards directly from Grandmaster Gidon. Mike has taught at the New Jersey State Police, Philadelphia, Mercer County, and Somerset County Police Academies. Mike regularly travels to conduct Police Krav Maga® training seminars and was featured in several Krav Maga books and videos published by David Kahn.

  • Dion Privett – began his Krav Maga training in 2010 under David Kahn and has trained numerous times with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the U.S.  Dion teaches at the Cherry Hill, NJ training center, and has also appeared in the Mastering Krav Maga DVD series Volume III, along with the Mastering Krav Maga Online program.

  • Frank Collucci – began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2007. Frank completed his instructor certification with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in Israeli and the United States. Frank, a U.S. Navy Veteran, teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center, and has appeared in Krav Maga Maga Weapon Defenses, Krav Maga Professional Tactics, and Krav Maga Combatives, and will appear in several forthcoming krav maga books.  Frank has also appeared in many Mastering Krav Maga online videos.

  • Jeff Gorman – began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2005 and is David's longest-standing student. Jeff completed his instructor certification with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States and teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center. Jeff has appeared in Krav Maga Maga Weapon Defenses, Krav Maga Professional Tactics, Krav Maga Defense, Krav Maga Combatives and will appear in several forthcoming krav maga books.  Jeff has also appeared in many Mastering Krav Maga online videos.

  • Joe Drew — began his Krav Maga training in 2011 under David Kahn. Joe is an active duty law enforcement officer and teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center. Joe has trained numerous times with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the U.S.  Joe has appeared in the Mastering Krav Maga DVD series Volumes II and III, along with the Mastering Krav Maga Online program.

  • USAF Maj. (Ret.) Sean Hoggs began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2013.  Sean completed his instructor certification along with additional intense training with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States. Sean teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center, and has also achieved Military Instructor status, being granted the first Mil. KM belt, #001. Sean served in the 353 Special Operations Group, as a Black Hat, a 421 Ground Combat Readiness Instructor, and Line combative instructor. A renowned public speaker, Sean authored the acclaimed book, Bastard Child, and is the host for Let's Talk About It on BKS 1 Radio. Sean will appear in several forthcoming Krav Maga books

  • Kathryn Badger - began her Krav Maga training in 2012 under David Kahn and has trained with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the U.S. Kathryn teaches at the Cherry Hill, NJ training center, serves as an instructor for the Junior Krav Maga classes, and assists with the monthly L.A.C.E. programs (women’s self-defense) in Cherry Hill. She has appeared in the Mastering Krav Maga Online program and is featured in serval Krav Maga books.

  • John Papp - began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2012. John has also trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States. John teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center, has appeared in Krav Maga Combatives and many Mastering Krav Maga online videos. John will be appearing in several forthcoming Krav Maga books.

  • Martin “Het” Hetman - began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2016. Het has also trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States.  Het teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center, and has appeared in Krav Maga Combatives and in many Mastering Krav Maga online videos. Het will be appearing in several forthcoming krav maga books.

  • Jeff Eget - began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2007. Jefff has also trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States. Jefff teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center. Jeff is a retired US Army Colonel with multiple overseas deployments under his belt.

  • Yu Oen - began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2012. YU has also trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States. Yu teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center, and has appeared in Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies. Yu will appear in several forthcoming Krav Maga books.

  • Paul Karleen - began his krav maga training with David Kahn in 2012. Paul has also trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States. Paul has appeared in Krav Maga Combatives while also serving as the book's main photographer and technical editor. Paul assists at the Hamilton training center, and with the Police Krav Maga program. Paul's photographs will appear in several forthcoming Krav Maga books.