Yuri Boiarsky has 39 years of experience in Krav Maga and Martial Arts. He trained and became an instructor in Natanya, Israel under Mr. Eli Avikzar (Imi’s top student at the time). He received his black belt from Krav Maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld himself. Yuri holds a 4th Degree Black belt in Krav Maga.
He is a graduate of the Senior Instructor program for Martial Arts Education (He is the second in the world to receive this prestigious certificate) and a graduate of the Coaching Program in Martial Arts Education from the Academic College Levinsky-Wingate in Israel. Currently he is a Professional Director in Martial Arts and Lecturer in Sports Science and Martial Arts at The Academic College Levinsky-Wingate in Israel, teaching International Krav Maga Instructor Courses.
Yuri was teaching the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as well as civilians and law enforcement personnel in Israel. Yuri provided training to Israeli security forces protecting embassies and consulates as well as local law enforcement agencies in the U.S. In addition to Krav Maga, Yuri has trained in Aikido, Boxing, kickboxing and Thai boxing. In addition to teaching adults, Yuri is a certified km-X, (Krav Maga for Kids) Instructor and the head of the program in his schools. He is a certified pistol instructor and a certified Law Enforcement Instructor.