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'''Moni Aizik''' is an Israeli-born ]. Aizik has a jujutsu and judo background and is the founder of Commando Krav Maga.
'''Moni Aizik''' is a ] and the founder and chief instructor of Combat Survival, ] (CKM), and Elite Combat Fitness.<ref></ref> He is a controversial figure as he has made numerous claims that he is a former IDF ] ] and teaches IDF ] units. Some of his claims have been proven false and he has been involved in several legal disputes.


==Israel== ==Israel==
At the age of 8, under Opa Schutte, Aizik started training in ] and ].<ref></ref>{{Verify credibility|date=February 2011}} In his late teens, he joined the ], where due to his position as a national judo competitor, he was assigned as a physical fitness instructor.{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}} At the age of eight, under Opa Schutte, Aizik started training in ] and ].<ref name="BBM 2010"></ref> He won national title in judo seven times.<ref name="BBM 2010" />


In a ''Black Belt Magazine'' article by W.R. Mann,<ref></ref> Aizik claims he was asked, shortly after the ], to improve upon the army's existing hand-to-hand combat system. With his knowledge of martial arts, including various Israeli fighting systems, jujitsu and judo, Aizik claims he was asked to develop a more effective combat program, specifically designed for certain ].<ref name=RF></ref> Aizik claims to have collaborated with ] in 1973–1974. Aizik states that he was asked, shortly after the ], to improve upon the army's existing hand-to-hand combat system due to his knowledge of martial arts, including various Israeli fighting systems, jujitsu and judo.<ref name="BBM 2010" />


After his duty in the military, he trained at his club in Israel, ]. Some of Aizik's Israeli students include Avi Nardia,<ref></ref> a ] instructor, and ],<ref></ref> an 1992 Olympic silver medalist in judo.<ref></ref> After his military service he trained at a ] club in Israel: Krav maga(CKM), Jiujitsu, and Judo. One of Aizik's students was ],<ref>Christopher Caile, , Fighting Arts magazine</ref> a 1992 Olympic silver medalist in judo.


==North America== ==North America==
Moving to North America in the 1980s, Aizik started teaching CKM at the ] in ], Ontario, and later opened The Samurai Club martial center where he taught Commando Krav maga, Judo, MMA and Jiujitsu. Among his students were the former ] ]<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409002205/http://www.insidekung-fu.com/content/view/61/36/1/3 |date=2014-04-09 }}, ]</ref>{{dubious|date=April 2014}} and Joel Gerson.<ref>Paul Lungen, , The Canadian Jewish News, December 16, 1993</ref> In 2006 Aizik start spreading Commando Krav maga (CKM) all over the world.
Moving to North America in the 1980s, Aizik started teaching CKM at the ] in ].<ref></ref> He later established the "Samurai Club". Some of Aizik’s students include former ] Champion ], Japanese Shooto star Joel Gerson, and UFC Fighter ].<ref name=RF/>


==United Kingdom==
==Controversial claims assessment==
On October 28, 2008, the ] (ASA: the self-regulatory organisation of the advertising industry in the United Kingdom) gave an assessment concerning Aizik's claims about his military duty. On October 28, 2008, the British ] stated that Aizik cannot use "Ex-Israeli Special Forces Commando" or "Counter Terrorism Expert" in his advertising there since those claims can not be substantiated. Aizik says such documentation is classified.<ref></ref>


==Personal life==
The Central London School of Krav Maga challenged the claims in the advertising of Commando Krav Maga that Aizik was an "Ex-Israeli Special Forces Commando" and a "Counter Terrorism Expert". The ] clause 3.1 states that advertisers must hold evidence before making claims.
His son, ], is a professional ] player who currently plays for ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nouns Esports |title=A NEW ERA IS UPON US! ⌐◨-◨ Introducing the Core Players leading Nouns Dota into 2024 → @Gunnardota → @talflyaizik → @lelisdota Nouns veterans Gunnar and Lelis return to the roster, along with our squad's newest member, Fly! — But that's not all, more info below! 🔻 |url=https://twitter.com/nounsesports/status/1723772464180650436 |website=Twitter}}</ref>


⚫ ==References==
Commando Krav Maga said that Aizik's military experience and counter terrorism expertise were considered classified by the Israeli military. Commando Krav Maga claimed that making the information public would break the military code of conduct.


The ASA assessed that the ad breached CAP Code clauses 3.1 (Substantiation) and 7.1 (Truthfulness). It directed that the ad must not appear in its current form, and that Commando Krav Maga must not repeat the claims.<ref></ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/22/asa_krav_maga/ |title=Watchdog snarls at Commando Krav Maga |publisher=] |date= 22 October 2008 |accessdate= 2009-09-14}}</ref>

⚫ ==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:48, 13 September 2024

Israeli martial artist
Moni Aizik
Moni Aizik
BornIsrael
Native nameמוני אייזיק
StyleCommando Krav Maga
Teacher(s)Opa Schutte
RankBlack belt in Judo
Black belt in Jujutsu
Black belt in Krav Maga
Other information
Notable studentsYael Arad
Fly (Dota player)
WebsiteCommando Krav Maga

Moni Aizik is an Israeli-born martial artist. Aizik has a jujutsu and judo background and is the founder of Commando Krav Maga.

Israel

At the age of eight, under Opa Schutte, Aizik started training in judo and jujutsu. He won national title in judo seven times.

Aizik states that he was asked, shortly after the Yom Kippur War, to improve upon the army's existing hand-to-hand combat system due to his knowledge of martial arts, including various Israeli fighting systems, jujitsu and judo.

After his military service he trained at a Maccabi Tel Aviv club in Israel: Krav maga(CKM), Jiujitsu, and Judo. One of Aizik's students was Yael Arad, a 1992 Olympic silver medalist in judo.

North America

Moving to North America in the 1980s, Aizik started teaching CKM at the Jewish Community Center in Toronto, Ontario, and later opened The Samurai Club martial center where he taught Commando Krav maga, Judo, MMA and Jiujitsu. Among his students were the former UFC Welterweight Champion Carlos Newton and Joel Gerson. In 2006 Aizik start spreading Commando Krav maga (CKM) all over the world.

United Kingdom

On October 28, 2008, the British Advertising Standards Authority stated that Aizik cannot use "Ex-Israeli Special Forces Commando" or "Counter Terrorism Expert" in his advertising there since those claims can not be substantiated. Aizik says such documentation is classified.

Personal life

His son, Tal Aizik, is a professional Dota 2 player who currently plays for Nouns Esports.

References

  1. "Commando Krav Maga". Inside Kung Fu. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  2. ^ Black Belt Magazine 2010
  3. Christopher Caile, When A Stickup Might Get You Killed: The Universal Quick Pistol Disarm, Fighting Arts magazine
  4. Moni Aizik. Moni Aizik's background Archived 2014-04-09 at the Wayback Machine, Inside Kung Fu
  5. Paul Lungen, Toronto teenagers capture gold medals in judo, The Canadian Jewish News, December 16, 1993
  6. ASA
  7. Nouns Esports. "A NEW ERA IS UPON US! ⌐◨-◨ Introducing the Core Players leading Nouns Dota into 2024 → @Gunnardota → @talflyaizik → @lelisdota Nouns veterans Gunnar and Lelis return to the roster, along with our squad's newest member, Fly! — But that's not all, more info below! 🔻". Twitter.

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