JOHN WHITMAN is a 7th degree black belt in Krav Maga, certified Civilian Law Enforcement Instructor, and certified Young Warriors Krav Maga Kids instructor. John is also a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, and a certified USAW Sport Performance Coach. He is the first person in the world to hold a Senior Instructor degree from the prestigious Wingate Institute in Netanya, Israel. He served as president of Krav Maga Worldwide for 8 years, and has been teaching since 1994. John teaches civilian, military, and law enforcement personnel, and has taught elite military units in the United States and abroad. John is the founder of the Krav Maga Alliance, an international organization of Krav Maga schools with affiliates worldwide. He is co-author of the books Complete Krav Maga and Krav Maga For Beginners. John has been featured in the videos Krav Maga Complete Set and Ultimate Krav Maga. He has “train the trainer” status and has trained most of the other Krav Maga instructors currently working in North America. He contributed significantly to the creation of the certification course used in North America to train Krav Maga instructors. He has appeared in numerous media outlets, including The Today Show, ABC News, and CNN.
High Standards.
A Team Behind Them.
Led by Founder and International Director John Whitman, our executive board brings together experience in instructor development, youth training, fitness, law enforcement training, and school operations.
Together, our executive board and international training team maintain high standards and support your growth as an instructor, owner, and community leader. Training team members earn their place through exceptional technique, teaching ability, and dedication to developing future instructors. Their motto, "Lead By Example," reflects the standard they set for instructors, school owners, and students around the world.
Executive Board
Tony Morrison is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and a member of the Krav Maga Alliance Training Team. He has train the trainer status awarded him by John Whitman the founder of the Krav Maga Alliance. Tony is also a master instructor in several martial arts disciplines and has been teaching for over 30 Years. Tony has appeared on several television shows such as the View, ABC News, and Mystic Pizza.
Growing up living with gym owners since he was 9 years old, Daniel spent a lot of time learning the ropes and helping out behind the scenes and is now the proud owner of DFW Combat Co. in Dallas, TX. He brings a balanced blend of Krav Maga, traditional martial arts, and sport fighting to his classes. Daniel has over 30 years’ experience in martial arts, earning a 3rd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and a 1st degree black belt in Han Mu Do. Always beliving in a multidisciplinary approach, Daniel has also continually supplemented his Krav Maga training with combat sports. Starting in his early teens he has competed in kickboxing and boxing, and currently also trains in BJJ and Muay Thai. He also has multiple certifications through Krav Maga Alliance, including KMA Force instructor, StrikeFit, and a 3rd Degree black belt in Krav Maga. Daniel currently serves the Krav Maga Alliance as Operations Officer and Force Co-Director.
Ronnie Weddle is a 25+ year law enforcement veteran and a full-time defensive tactics instructor specializing in practical, real-world self-defense for law enforcement professionals. Over the course of his career, Ronnie has worked assignments in homicide and violent crime investigations, narcotics, and surveillance, giving him deep, firsthand insight into the realities officers face on the street. Today, his primary focus is training and developing officers through effective, pressure-tested tactics. His credentials include Glock Armorer, Master TASER Instructor, Texas DPS Firearms Instructor, and numerous other professional certifications. On the martial arts side, Ronnie holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, blending law enforcement experience with high-level martial arts expertise.
Casey is the founder and Lead Krav Maga Instructor at Southpaw Krav Maga in Columbus, Ohio. After reading an article listing Krav Maga as one of the martial arts that will actually save your life, Casey was drawn to Krav Maga’s simple, effective, ‘do anything necessary’ approach. As an Interactive Strategist, Casey’s day job focuses on breaking complex objectives into simple achievable steps, a skill that lead to becoming a Krav Maga instructor and one he now teaches candidates as a member of the Krav Maga Alliance Training Team. Casey currently holds a KMA 2nd Degree Black Belt Instructor certification, as well as a Practical Instructor certification from the Wingate Institute in Netanya, Israel. In addition to teaching and training, Casey also serves as the director of the KMA Professional Committee, which oversees new developments in technique and training methodology. Casey can likely be found reading, failing to grow a mustache or playing with his pooch, Rosco.
Rachel is a Black Belt in Krav Maga and the Manager of the Krav Maga Alliance. She has been teaching StrikeFit certifications for several years and will be responsible for planning and executing StrikeFit instructor certifications.
Katie is the Krav Maga Program Director at Combat Sports Academy (CSA Gym) in Pleasanton, California, one of the preeminent striking gyms in the world and producer of multiple time world champions and professional fighters in Muay Thai and MMA.
She first fell in love with martial arts beginning with Tae Kwon Do at age 11, eventually earning a Second Degree Black Belt. After taking a break from martial arts to play rugby in college, Katie was searching for a practical self defense system designed for real world violence whn she fell in love with Krav Maga and soon after began training in Muay Thai. She is a former Muay Thai national champion and member of the US National Muay Thai team competing in IFMA, the Muay Thai World Championships in 2009.
She is a Black Belt in Krav MAga, member of the Krav Maga Alliance Training Team, certified KMA Force Instructor, and the self defense educator on the virtual training network MAGNVS. She also provides education on communication tactics and de-escalation strategies that integrate with crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Katie has been featured in Guns and Ammo Magazine's Book of Personal Defense and podcasts like FightTips, Know Fear, and Born to be Badass. She is also a mom who loves reading, baking, history documentaries, and drinking from the skulls of her enemies.
Alliance Training Team
Julio VillarealKMA Training Team
Julio is a 1st degree Black Belt in Krav Maga, the Lead Instructor of Krav Maga at Combat Sports Academy (CSA) in Dublin, CA. He holds “train the trainer” status as a Krav Maga Alliance Training Team Member. He has been training in Krav Maga for over a decade and has taught since CSA first opened in 2009. Hailing from one of the most decorated Muaythai gyms in the world, Julio has expanded his training by competing in kickboxing and Muaythai. He is also a CrossFit competitor and trains in boxing as well. Outside of the gym, Julio holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is Director of Community Services for an organization working with youth and their families in the foster and juvenile justice systems.
Josh MetcalfKMA Training Team
Josh began wrestling at age 14 and has never stopped training. While coaching a varsity high school wrestling team, he discovered both Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and as pursued them side by side ever since. Josh is currently a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga, a member of the Krav Maga Alliance Training Team, and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is an active competitor who regularly tests his skills at events across the US and internationally. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Josh is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience; teaching seminars and training students throughout the United States and abroad.
Brice MartensKMA Training Team
A 2nd Degree Black Belt with 15 years of Krav Maga experience, Brice has officially been recognised as a practical instructor by the State of Israël (Wingate Institute). Representing the Krav Maga Alliance in Belgium, Brice founded his own club in 2006 which now counts several classes, instructors and students. Brice has also been recently certified a Krav Maga Alliance Force Military and Law Enforcement Instructor. If you’re coming in Europe, don’t hesitate to contact him for your training at brice@kravmagaevolution.be
Alex NicolasKMA Training Team
Alex Nicolas is 3rd Degree Black Belt in Yoseikan Budo and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga with the Krav Maga Alliance. He has also received a diploma as a Civilian Law Enforcement Instructor from Krav Maga Worldwide. Alex is the owner of Krav Maga Sabadell Training Center in Barcelona, Spain.
Nicola ProvoloKMA Training Team
Nicola has trained in judo since he was 6 years old. He earned his judo black belt in 1998 and his second dan in 2001. He started Krav Maga in 2003. In 2007, Nicola founded Krav Maga Verona. Nicola was the first person in Europe to join the Krav Maga Alliance, and he earned his Black Belt in 2009. In 2014, he earned his 2nd Degree Black Belt. Nicola is also certified in the Krav Maga Alliance children’s program, a certified personal trainer and kettle bell instructor, and a BJJ practitioner.