Open Krav Maga Instructor Update with Eyal Yanilov
October 16–18, 2026
Hosted by Apex Combat & Fitness | San Jose, California
Registration Open To Instructors Only
October 16–18, 2026 | San Jose, California
Apex Combat & Fitness is honored to host Eyal Yanilov, Head of Krav Maga Global (KMG) and one of the world's foremost authorities on Krav Maga, for a rare three-day Open Instructor Update.
This intensive training opportunity is open to Krav Maga instructors from all organizations and backgrounds. You do not need to be a KMG instructor to participate.
One System. Decades of Experience. A Rare Opportunity.
Eyal Yanilov was the closest protégé of Krav Maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld, working alongside him for decades. Eyal played a central role in developing, systematizing and spreading Krav Maga internationally and personally trained and certified many of the first generations of instructors around the world.
Now instructors have the opportunity to learn directly from him.
Whether you teach within KMG, another Krav Maga organization, or have developed your own school and methodology, this Instructor Update is an opportunity to challenge yourself, expand your knowledge and continue developing as both a practitioner and teacher.
There is no requirement to change organizations or become part of KMG. Come to learn, exchange knowledge and experience Eyal's approach firsthand.
Sharpen Your Skills. Deepen Your Understanding. Refine Your Teaching.
Over three intensive days, participants will focus on technical, tactical and instructional development—exploring not only what we do in Krav Maga, but why we do it.
Training will include:
Technical and tactical development based on current Krav Maga principles and standards
A deeper exploration of the principles, tactics and essence of Krav Maga
Developments in self-defense, fighting tactics and third-party protection
Methods for improving your ability to teach, explain and develop students
Mental training, decision-making and combat mindset
New concepts, training methods and ideas you can take back to your own students and school
Opportunities to train and exchange ideas with instructors from different organizations and backgrounds
Participants who complete the event will receive a Certificate of Participation in the Instructor Update.
Train Directly with Eyal Yanilov
Few people have had as significant an impact on the development and international expansion of modern Krav Maga as Eyal Yanilov.
This is an opportunity to learn from someone who has spent decades not only practicing Krav Maga, but developing instructors and advancing the system itself.
California Instructor Update
Training Schedule
Friday, Oct. 16th 2:00 - 7:00 pm
Saturday, Oct. 17th 2:00 - 7:00 pm
Sunday, Oct. 18th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Apex Combat & Fitness
4712 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
3 Days | 6–9 Hours of Training Per Day
Space is limited. Advance registration is strongly encouraged.