David Kahn (martial artist)

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David Kahn

Nationality| United States
Style| Krav Maga
Teacher(s)| Rick Blitstein, Alan Feldman, Haim Gidon
Rank| 4th dan black belt (Israeli Krav Maga Association (Gidon System)) in Krav Maga, 5th dan black belt (American Judo Association Combat Jiu-Jitsu)
Website| http://www.davidkahnkravmaga.com/

David Kahn is an American martial artist and writer. A student of Israeli martial artist and instructor Grandmaster Haim Gidon, Mr. Kahn is IKMA (Israeli Krav Maga Association) United States Chief Instructor. Mr. Kahn authors books on Krav Maga, published in English, Chinese, German, and Polish.

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Career
* 3 Education
* 4 Published books
* 5 References
* 6 External links

## Biography[edit]

David Kahn began Krav Maga instruction with Krav Maga senior instructor Rick Blitstein.[1] (a 1981 graduate of Krav Maga founder Grandmaster Imi Lichtenfeld’s first international instructor’s course).[2] After graduating law school[3], at the behest of Mr. Blitstein[4], Mr. Kahn began regular travel between the US and Netanya[5], Israel for Krav Maga training with IKMA President Grandmaster Haim Gidon.

Mr. Kahn is the only American to sit on the board of IKMA.[6] He is also a board member of FIMA (Federation of Israeli Martial Arts).[7]

## Career[edit]

Mr. Kahn has published seven books on Krav Maga and he is a non-practicing attorney. His career spans technology, law, and writing; as well as martial arts instruction to civilians, law enforcement, and military. Feature articles have been written about Mr. Kahn's Krav Maga proficiency in The New Yorker[8], Men's Fitness Magazine[9], NJ.com[10], 6abc Action News[11], Gear Magazine[12], Penthouse Magazine[13], Absolute Magazine[14], and Princeton Alumni Weekly[15]

He has also been quoted as a Krav Maga subject matter expert in articles published in The New York Times[16], The Economist.[17] and the New York Daily News[18]. He played Varsity football at Princeton University and pursues civic advocacy.[19]

## Education[edit]

* AB, Princeton University; History, Cum Laude; 1994.
* JD, University of Miami Law School; Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law; 1998.

## Published books[edit]

* Krav Maga: An Essential Guide to the Renowned Method—for Self Defense and Fitness (New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press. 2004.)
* Advanced Krav Maga—The Next Level of Fitness and Self-Defense (New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press. 2008.)
* Krav Maga Weapon Defenses (Wolfeboro, NH: YMAA Publication Center. 2012.)
* Krav Maga Professional Tactics (Wolfeboro, NH: YMAA Publication Center. 2016.)
* Krav Maga Defense—How to Defend Yourself Against the 12 Most Common Unarmed Street Attacks (New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press. 2016.)
* Krav Maga Combatives: Maximum Effect (Wolfeboro, NH: YMAA Publication Center. 2019.)
* Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies (Wolfeboro, NH: YMAA Publication Center. 2021.)
* Forthcoming. Personal Safety Simplified: The Krav Maga Way (Princeton, NJ: DKKM Publishing. 2024.)
* Forthcoming. Krav Maga Weapon Defenses II: Updates and Advancements (Princeton, NJ: DKKM Publishing. 2025.)

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Kahn, David (2008). Advanced Krav Maga: The Next Level of Fitness and Self-Defense. St. Martin's Press. p. xi.
2. ↑ Kahn, David (2008). Advanced Krav Maga: The Next Level of Fitness and Self-Defense. St. Martin's Press. p. xv.
3. ↑ Seeklander, Mike (2019-02-06). "A Complete Fighting System - Israeli Krav Maga with United States Chief Instructor David Kahn" (Podcast). The American Warrior Show. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
4. ↑ Kahn, David (2008). Advanced Krav Maga: The Next Level of Fitness and Self-Defense. St. Martin's Press. p. xvi.
5. ↑ Kahn, David (2008). Advanced Krav Maga: The Next Level of Fitness and Self-Defense. St. Martin's Press. p. 238.
6. ↑ "Leadership". Federation of Israeli Martial Arts. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
7. ↑ "Leadership". Federation of Israeli Martial Arts. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
8. ↑ Ross, Lillian (2001-10-28). "Combat on Madison". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
9. ↑ Roberts, Dan (2005). "No holds barred: Krav maga is the world's most brutal martial art – and it's a great way of getting fit. We met one of its leading exponents, David Kahn, for a lesson we'll never forget". Men's Fitness Magazine (June ed.).
10. ↑ Shea, Kevin (2002-01-23). "Jiu-jitsu policing? Why more N.J. cops are being trained in the martial art". NJ.com. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
11. ↑ "Philly police get advanced training to avoid use of deadly force". 6abc Action News. 2018-06-11. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
12. ↑ Harper, Jason (2002). "Ultimate Fighter: Krav Maga ensures you'll be da man". Gear Magazine (January/February ed.).
13. ↑ Rice Thompson, Barbara (2005). "Supercharged Self Defense". Penthouse Magazine (March ed.).
14. ↑ Rattner, Linda (2005). "Combat Practice". Absolute Magazine (April ed.).
15. ↑ Hobson, Katherine (2001-10-28). "Take that! David Kahn '94 teaches New Yorkers self-defense". Princeton Alumni Weekly. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
16. ↑ Kershner, Isabel (2017-12-30). "Battle Royale Over Rightful Heir to Israeli Self-Defense Discipline". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
17. ↑ "What is krav maga?". The Economist. 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
18. ↑ Botton, Sari (2002-02-18). "Killer Exercise: Krav Maga and other martial arts offer a great workout — and lessons in self-defense". New York Daily News. Tribune Publishing.
19. ↑ Hersh, Pam (2023-05-20). "Davy Kahn Stands Up for His Beliefs, from Princeton Public Schools to the International Stage". TAPintoPrinceton. Retrieved 2024-03-03.

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