Our Trainers

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DAVE FRIEDMAN

Managing Director and Chief Instructor

Dave is the Director and Chief instructor of Krav Maga Australia. He is also the Australian head instructor of the Combat Krav Maga Association and a qualified instructor for the American-based Krav Maga Alliance association. Dave is a personal safety expert with over 20 years of experience teaching self-defence and awareness to children and adults alike. He is passionate about maximising his students personal safety in any environment, whilst improving their skills, fitness and self esteem.

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DANIEL WERZBERGER

Director and Senior Instructor

Daniel is the Director of KMA. He is an active member of the Australian Karate Squad, 2021 Australian Open Champion and Victorian Karate Champion in Kumite (fighting). Daniel is a black belt in Kimekai Karate, under Sensei Marco Mazzanti, as well as a certified Krav Maga instructor qualified via the Wingate Institute. He has a wealth of experience in high level competition and a passion for passing his learnings on to our students.

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ASHER DIAMOND

Senior Krav Maga and Fitness Instructor

Asher is a certified Krav Maga Instructor for the Combat Krav Maga Association with more than 6 years of teaching experience. He is also a certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer accredited by Fitness Australia. Asher is currently studying a Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) and holds certifications in Allied Health Assistance and the NDIS, both catering for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Disability Support. Asher is highly passionate about helping students to achieve their goals in fitness, personal safety and all round confidence.

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josh Karst

Senior Krav Maga and Striking Coach

With over 25 years of experience in Martial Arts and Self Defence, Josh is a technical and informative Krav Maga and striking instructor. Josh has fought in both the cage and ring, competing in Professional MMA, Boxing & Kickboxing. Josh has also been teaching and training for over 10 years with some of the best in the world. His knowledge of aggressive fighting and realistic self defence is unmatched, resulting in a confident and positive student mindset.

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ALEX RUSSELL

Head of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Alex has been heavily training BJJ for over 10 years, achieving his Black Belt under the tutelage of Lachlan Giles. Representing Absolute MMA, Alex has won Victorian BJJ competitions across multiple divisions. As Alex has moved up through the ranks, he has taken on teaching BJJ, as well as his own variations of techniques to his students.

01

DAVE FRIEDMAN

Managing Director and Chief Instructor

02

DANIEL WERZBERGER

Director and Senior Instructor

03

ASHER DIAMOND

Senior Krav Maga and Fitness Instructor

04

josh Karst

Senior Krav Maga and Striking Coach

05

ALEX RUSSELL

Head of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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GREG WITTERT

Krav Maga Instructor - Kids and Teens

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