Roy Elghanayan, the only person to be twice named Israeli Krav Maga National Champion, is recognized worldwide as the preeminent expert in authentic Israeli Krav Maga. Certified by the Israeli Defense Forces to teach Krav Maga in 2004, Roy’s innovations and skills have earned him the honor of being named the only representative of true Israeli Krav Maga in Los Angeles by Israel’s leading Krav Maga expert, 8th degree Black Belt Master Mati Elyashiv. While serving in the Israeli Special Forces, Roy was hand picked to create a Krav Maga Defense Tactics Program for elite units and divisions that is still in use today. He has also been personally recognized by the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces for his abilities in hand to hand combat. REKM is a direct result of all of these achievements and his more than two decades of experience. Roy receives invitations to train at Krav Maga Academies across the world and his world famous reputation attracts students from all over the globe to come and train with him here in L.A.

In addition to continuing his training and the expansion of his own studio, Roy is also a renowned fight choreographer for film and television. Most recently, he trained the Oscar nominated actress, Jessica Chastain, for her role as a Mossad agent in “The Debt.” Roy Elghanayan teaches authentic Israeli Krav Maga because he really cares deeply for the experience he can create for his pupils. From the highest quality of instruction and state-of-the-art facilities down to the cleanliness of the locker room and personal attention, Roy believes it is his duty to train what could become the next generation of Krav Maga masters. Roy would like to invite you to come into the dojo and feel first hand the experience that is exclusively REKM.

• Over 20 years of real Krav Maga experience
• Certified by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)
• Former Krav Maga Head Instructor of Israeli Special Forces
• Honored twice the IDF Chief of Staff Award
• Ranked twice as the #1 Krav Maga Instructor by the IDF Chief of Staff
• Belt/Rank-Black Belt 3rd Degree/ DAN

REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE
Staff Sergeant, 1st Class Airborne – Marines/ Paratroopers Brigade, Israeli Special Forces

OFFICIALLY TRAINED:
• Sayeret (RECON) Duvdevan – Unit 217

An elite special forces unit
Conduct undercover operations
A prestigious unit of the IDF

• Sayeret (RECON) Matkal – Unit 262 and 269

Reconnaissance behind enemy lines
Obtaining strategic intelligence
Counter-terrorism and hostage rescue

• Sayeret (RECON) Maglan – Unit 212

Israeli Special forces unit
Secret Missions
Advanced technologies and weaponry

• Lotar – Counter-Terror Training School- CT Tactical methodologies

A complete Israeli combat concept, derived from real-life situations and personal experience

• 101st “Cobra” Airborne Battalion
• 202nd “Viper” Airborne Battalion
• 890th “Echis” Airborne Battalion
• Krav Maga Chief Instructor for IDF Commando Course
• High jack, hostage situations Training expertise

HONORS/ AWARDS