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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 the Founder and Chief Instructor of :"Combat Survival Reality Based Institute" that teach the following programs: Commando Krav Maga(CKM ), T.O.P. (Total Officer Protection ) for Law Enforcement, SmartSafe - Women’s Self-Empowerment, Win- life skils for kids and Elite Combat Fitness (E.C.F)


==Early years== ==Israel==
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" />
Moni started training in Jiu Jitsu and Judo at the age of 8 under Opa Schutte, himself 2 generations away from the founder of Kodokan Judo, Jigoro Kano. Throughout his youth, Moni dominated Israel’s competitive scene, winning 6 national titles. Moni served in the IDF as sportay mitzien (excellent sportsman), but decided to give up these special privileges and instead opted to join an elite group of Israeli Special Forces Commandos. During his service in the IDF Moni fought in the Yom Kippur WarAfter his service to the IDF, Moni continued with his martial arts roots and opened one of the top training schools in Israel, Maccabi Tel Aviv, while winning another National title as an adult. In addition, Moni would frequently travel to Japan to study the technical wizardry of World Judo and Sambo Champions Isao Okano and Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki. Among Moni’s best Israeli students: Avi Nardia, one of the leading counter terrorism instructors in the world, and Yael Arad, Israel’s first Olympic and World medalist.In the 1980s, Moni introduced his system of Krav Maga in Canada at the Jewish Community Center in Toronto. He would later go on to establish the Samurai Club. Some of Moni’s most successful Canadian students include UFC Champion, Carlos Newton, Shooto star, Joel Gerson, UFC fighter, Mark Bocek and more.


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 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.
==Commando Krav Maga==
In 2004, Moni officially released Commando Krav Maga in its modern form to the civilian sector around the world.In 2005 Moni launched the CKM Instructor Certification Course/Intensive Boot Camp. Following Commando Krav Maga, Moni introduced Elite Combat Fitness, in 2008, T.O.P. Instructor program for the law enforcement sector in 2009 and the SmartSafe program for women (aka WCKM) and the WIN life skills for kids.


==Media highlights== ==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.


==United Kingdom==
Featured on several TV Shows including:Human Weapon (History Channel),Weaponology (Discovery Channel),Celebrity Fit Club and Fight Network and on the cover of many well-known martial arts magazines including: Budo International,Black Belt Magazine,Inside Kung-Fu,and Martial Arts Illustrated.
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==
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>


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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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