Rick Blitstein is a recognized Senior Black Belt Instructor by the Israeli Krav Maga Association, and is a direct disciple of the Founder of Krav Maga, Grandmaster Imi Lichtenfeld.  In 1981, after completing the first ever International Instructors Course in Netanya, Israel, Rick was given the mission of introducing Krav Maga in the United States. For the past 30 years, Rick has taught thousands in universities, gyms, law enforcement at all levels, military, celebrities, and has even brought Krav Maga to TV and film as a fight scene choreographer. Rick’s style of teaching, technique and philosophy were learned directly from Grandmaster Imi, and he continues to convey his system and message as he had promised him so many years ago.