Yuri Boiarsky has over 40 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 graduated from the Senior Instructor program for Martial Arts Education (the second in the world to receive this prestigious certificate) and the Coaching Program in Martial Arts Education at the Academic College Levinsky-Wingate in Israel. He is currently a Professional Director in Martial Arts and a Lecturer in Sports Science and Martial Arts at The Academic College Levinsky-Wingate in Israel, where he teaches International Krav Maga Instructor Courses.
Yuri has taught the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), as well as civilians and law enforcement personnel in Israel. Yuri trained 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 heads the program at his schools. He is a certified pistol instructor and a certified Law Enforcement Instructor.
