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| '''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. | '''Moni Aizik''' is a ] and the founder and chief instructor of Combat Survival, ] (CKM), and Elite Combat Fitness.<ref></ref>{{dead link|date=April 2012}} 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 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}} | ||
| 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. | In a ''Black Belt Magazine'' article by W.R. Mann,<ref></ref>{{dead link|date=April 2012}} 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. | ||
| 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 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> | ||
| ==North America== | ==North America== | ||
| 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/> | Moving to North America in the 1980s, Aizik started teaching CKM at the ] in ].<ref></ref>{{dead link|date=April 2012}} 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/> | ||
| ==Controversial claims assessment== | ==Controversial claims assessment== | ||
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| Moni Aizik | |
|---|---|
| Born | Netanya, Israel |
| Style | Krav Maga |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://www.commandokravmaga.com/html/index.html |
Moni Aizik is a martial artist and the founder and chief instructor of Combat Survival, Commando Krav Maga (CKM), and Elite Combat Fitness. He is a controversial figure as he has made numerous claims that he is a former IDF Special Forces commando and teaches IDF Special Forces units. Some of his claims have been proven false and he has been involved in several legal disputes.
Israel
At the age of 8, under Opa Schutte, Aizik started training in judo and jujutsu. In his late teens, he joined the Israeli military, where due to his position as a national judo competitor, he was assigned as a physical fitness instructor.
In a Black Belt Magazine article by W.R. Mann, Aizik claims he was asked, shortly after the Yom Kippur War, 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 Special forces. Aizik claims to have collaborated with Imi Lichtenfeld in 1973–1974.
After his duty in the military, he trained at his club in Israel, Maccabi Tel Aviv. Some of Aizik's Israeli students include Avi Nardia, a Kapap instructor, and Yael Arad, an 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. He later established the "Samurai Club". Some of Aizik’s students include former UFC Champion Carlos Newton, Japanese Shooto star Joel Gerson, and UFC Fighter Mark Bocek.
Controversial claims assessment
On October 28, 2008, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA: the self-regulatory organisation of the advertising industry in the United Kingdom) gave an assessment concerning Aizik's claims about his military duty.
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 British Code of Advertising Practice clause 3.1 states that advertisers must hold evidence before making claims.
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.
References
- "Commando Krav Maga". Inside Kung Fu. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
- Black Belt Magazine Archive #734
- Moni Aizik biography at www.usadojo.com
- Reproduction of Black Belt Magazine article from January 2006 by W.R. Mann
- ^ Moni Aizik biography at realfighting.com
- realfighting.com: Avi Nardia
- Fighting Arts magazine
- Database Olympics
- Black Belt Magazine Archive
- ASA Adjudications: Combat Survival Inc t/a Commando Krav Maga
- "Watchdog snarls at Commando Krav Maga". The Register. 22 October 2008. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
External links
- Black Belt Magazine: Inside Israel By Jim Wagner and Major Avi Nardia
- Reality Based Training: The real story behind Moni Aizik
- "Index of information, articles, interviews and recordings of Moni Aizik"