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Profiles In Krav Maga: Tsahi Shemesh

Friday, August 13, 2021

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We don’t just teach people how to fight; we show them the way to self-empowerment. We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe and walk in peace. This is a gift that goes a long way outside the mat. Most students have never had to use their skills to deal with a perpetrator, but many have defeated their own demons. That’s victory and our biggest reward.
- Tsahi Shemesh, Founder & CEO of Krav Maga Experts


Tsahi began his Krav Maga journey as a child in Israel in 1988. He had the great fortune to train exclusively under Krav Maga Founder Imi Lichtenfeld’s very first students.

During his three-years in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Tsahi earned a Sergeant First Class rank in the Paratrooper’s Brigade while he served in the West Bank. While in the IDF he was trained in Dignitary Protection at the School of Counterterrorism as well as Commander’s Course. In 2007, Tsahi obtained his Krav Maga Instructor Certification from both the Wingate Institute, Israel’s National Center for Education and Sports and the International Krav Maga Federation. He earned Expert Level 2 Certification by Gabi Noah and was given the honor to join his Top-Team. He became the USA Director and International Instructor Course Trainer for Master Noah beginning in 2011.

​In 2010 Tsahi founded Krav Maga Experts (KME) in New York City. Since then, KME has expanded to locations around the globe. He has certified dozens of instructors and trained thousands of students all over the world. In addition to KME’s full-time program, Tsahi and his team have led various initiatives for the Columbia University Club, Pace University, NYU, EMTs, NYPD’s officers, and workshops at domestic violence organizations. Tsahi’s national television appearances as a self defense and personal safety expert have featured his signature Rape Prevention Series and Counter Terror workshops. He has consulted and trained some of your favorite Avengers, Vigilantes, and other A-list actors.

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