Rick Blitstein
Rick Blitstein (senior blackbelt) is one of a few hand picked individuals who traveled to Netanya, Israel in 1981 to complete an intensive krav maga instructors course. Under the watchful eye of krav maga founder, Imi Lichtenfeld, they were taught by Israeli experts for the purpose of introducing krav maga in the United States. Imi and Rick formed very close bonds and spent much time training together in both Israel and the United States. For many of the past twenty years, Rick has worked in the field of private and corporate security, teaching and using krav maga in real-life situations. Rick has recently opened his own Krav Maga Academy in Miami Beach. A member of the IKMA and recognized as a senior black belt instructor, Rick is committed to the proper expansion of the system in the U.S. and around the world, as Imi expressly dictated before his passing away in 1998. Rick sent his student David Kahn to train with the IKMA for instructor certification. Rick was featured in several publications such as The Miami Herald and network programs including ABC, CBS, Fox News, and the international Spanish cable program Musica Si. Rick teaches in Miami, Florida. (305) 532-2595 or rblitstein@aol.com
