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'''Moni Aizik''' is a [[Martial arts|martial artist]] and the founder and chief instructor of Combat Survival, [[Commando Krav Maga]] (CKM), and Elite Combat Fitness.<ref>[http://www.blackbeltmag.com/archives/734 Black Belt Magazine Archive #734]</ref> He is a controversial figure as he has made numerous claims that he is a former IDF [[Special Forces]] [[commando]] and teaches IDF [[Special Forces]] units. Some of his claims have been proven false and he has been involved in several legal disputes. |
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'''Moni Aizik'''is the Founder and Chief Instructor of :"Combat Survival Reality Based Institute" that teach the following programs: Commando Krav Maga(CKM ), T.O.P. (Total Officer Protection ) for Law Enforcement, SmartSafe - Women’s Self-Empowerment, Win- life skils for kids and Elite Combat Fitness (E.C.F) |
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==Israel== |
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At the age of 8, under Opa Schutte, Aizik started training in [[judo]] and [[jujutsu]].<ref>[http://www.usadojo.com/biographies/moni-aizik.htm Moni Aizik biography at www.usadojo.com]</ref>{{Verify credibility|date=February 2011}} In his late teens, he joined the [[Israeli military]], where due to his position as a national judo competitor, he was assigned as a physical fitness instructor.{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}} |
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Moni started training in Jiu Jitsu and Judo at the age of 8 under Opa Schutte, himself 2 generations away from the founder of Kodokan Judo, Jigoro Kano. Throughout his youth, Moni dominated Israel’s competitive scene, winning 6 national titles. Moni served in the IDF as sportay mitzien (excellent sportsman), but decided to give up these special privileges and instead opted to join an elite group of Israeli Special Forces Commandos. During his service in the IDF Moni fought in the Yom Kippur WarAfter his service to the IDF, Moni continued with his martial arts roots and opened one of the top training schools in Israel, Maccabi Tel Aviv, while winning another National title as an adult. In addition, Moni would frequently travel to Japan to study the technical wizardry of World Judo and Sambo Champions Isao Okano and Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki. Among Moni’s best Israeli students: Avi Nardia, one of the leading counter terrorism instructors in the world, and Yael Arad, Israel’s first Olympic and World medalist.In the 1980s, Moni introduced his system of Krav Maga in Canada at the Jewish Community Center in Toronto. He would later go on to establish the Samurai Club. Some of Moni’s most successful Canadian students include UFC Champion, Carlos Newton, Shooto star, Joel Gerson, UFC fighter, Mark Bocek and more. |
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In a ''Black Belt Magazine'' article by W.R. Mann,<ref>[http://www.moniaizik.info/2010/04/the-article-that-started-it-all-black-belt-2005.html Reproduction of ''Black Belt Magazine'' article from January 2006 by W.R. Mann]</ref> Aizik claims he was asked, shortly after the [[Yom Kippur War]], to improve upon the army's existing hand-to-hand combat system. With his knowledge of martial arts, including various Israeli fighting systems, jujitsu and judo, Aizik claims he was asked to develop a more effective combat program, specifically designed for certain [[Special forces]].<ref name=RF>[http://www.realfighting.com/content.php?id=109 Moni Aizik biography at realfighting.com]</ref> Aizik claims to have collaborated with [[Imi Lichtenfeld]] in 1973–1974. |
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After his duty in the military, he trained at his club in Israel, [[Maccabi Tel Aviv]]. Some of Aizik's Israeli students include Avi Nardia,<ref>[http://realfighting.com/content.php?id=109 realfighting.com: Avi Nardia]</ref> a [[Kapap]] instructor, and [[Yael Arad]],<ref>[http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=514 Fighting Arts magazine]</ref> an 1992 Olympic silver medalist in judo.<ref>[http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ARADYAE01 Database Olympics]</ref> |
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==Commando Krav Maga== |
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In 2004, Moni officially released Commando Krav Maga in its modern form to the civilian sector around the world.In 2005 Moni launched the CKM Instructor Certification Course/Intensive Boot Camp. Following Commando Krav Maga, Moni introduced Elite Combat Fitness, in 2008, T.O.P. Instructor program for the law enforcement sector in 2009 and the SmartSafe program for women (aka WCKM) and the WIN life skills for kids. |
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==North America== |
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Moving to North America in the 1980s, Aizik started teaching CKM at the [[Jewish Community Center]] in [[Toronto]].<ref>[http://www.blackbeltmag.com/moni_aizik/archives/734 Black Belt Magazine Archive]</ref> He later established the "Samurai Club". Some of Aizik’s students include former [[UFC]] Champion [[Carlos Newton]], Japanese Shooto star Joel Gerson, and UFC Fighter [[Mark Bocek]].<ref name=RF/> |
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==Controversial claims assessment== |
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Featured on several TV Shows including:Human Weapon (History Channel),Weaponology (Discovery Channel),Celebrity Fit Club and Fight Network and on the cover of many well-known martial arts magazines including: Budo International,Black Belt Magazine,Inside Kung-Fu,and Martial Arts Illustrated. |
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On October 28, 2008, the [[Advertising Standards Authority (United Kingdom)|Advertising Standards Authority]] (ASA: the self-regulatory organisation of the advertising industry in the United Kingdom) gave an assessment concerning Aizik's claims about his military duty. |
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The Central London School of Krav Maga challenged the claims in the advertising of Commando Krav Maga that Aizik was an "Ex-Israeli Special Forces Commando" and a "Counter Terrorism Expert". The [[The CAP Code|British Code of Advertising Practice]] clause 3.1 states that advertisers must hold evidence before making claims. |
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Commando Krav Maga said that Aizik's military experience and counter terrorism expertise were considered classified by the Israeli military. Commando Krav Maga claimed that making the information public would break the military code of conduct. |
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The ASA assessed that the ad breached CAP Code clauses 3.1 (Substantiation) and 7.1 (Truthfulness). It directed that the ad must not appear in its current form, and that Commando Krav Maga must not repeat the claims.<ref>[http://www.asa.org.uk/asa/adjudications/Public/TF_ADJ_45208.htm ASA Adjudications: Combat Survival Inc t/a Commando Krav Maga]</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/22/asa_krav_maga/ |title=Watchdog snarls at Commando Krav Maga |publisher=[[The Register]] |date= 22 October 2008 |accessdate= 2009-09-14}}</ref> |
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| Moni Aizik | |
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| Born | Netanya, Israel |
| Style | Krav Maga[1] |
| Website | http://www.commandokravmaga.com/html/index.html |
Moni Aizik is a martial artist and the founder and chief instructor of Combat Survival, Commando Krav Maga (CKM), and Elite Combat Fitness.[2] He is a controversial figure as he has made numerous claims that he is a former IDF Special Forces commando and teaches IDF Special Forces units. Some of his claims have been proven false and he has been involved in several legal disputes.
Israel
At the age of 8, under Opa Schutte, Aizik started training in judo and jujutsu.[3][unreliable source?] In his late teens, he joined the Israeli military, where due to his position as a national judo competitor, he was assigned as a physical fitness instructor.[citation needed]
In a Black Belt Magazine article by W.R. Mann,[4] Aizik claims he was asked, shortly after the Yom Kippur War, to improve upon the army's existing hand-to-hand combat system. With his knowledge of martial arts, including various Israeli fighting systems, jujitsu and judo, Aizik claims he was asked to develop a more effective combat program, specifically designed for certain Special forces.[5] Aizik claims to have collaborated with Imi Lichtenfeld in 1973–1974.
After his duty in the military, he trained at his club in Israel, Maccabi Tel Aviv. Some of Aizik's Israeli students include Avi Nardia,[6] a Kapap instructor, and Yael Arad,[7] an 1992 Olympic silver medalist in judo.[8]
North America
Moving to North America in the 1980s, Aizik started teaching CKM at the Jewish Community Center in Toronto.[9] He later established the "Samurai Club". Some of Aizik’s students include former UFC Champion Carlos Newton, Japanese Shooto star Joel Gerson, and UFC Fighter Mark Bocek.[5]
Controversial claims assessment
On October 28, 2008, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA: the self-regulatory organisation of the advertising industry in the United Kingdom) gave an assessment concerning Aizik's claims about his military duty.
The Central London School of Krav Maga challenged the claims in the advertising of Commando Krav Maga that Aizik was an "Ex-Israeli Special Forces Commando" and a "Counter Terrorism Expert". The British Code of Advertising Practice clause 3.1 states that advertisers must hold evidence before making claims.
Commando Krav Maga said that Aizik's military experience and counter terrorism expertise were considered classified by the Israeli military. Commando Krav Maga claimed that making the information public would break the military code of conduct.
The ASA assessed that the ad breached CAP Code clauses 3.1 (Substantiation) and 7.1 (Truthfulness). It directed that the ad must not appear in its current form, and that Commando Krav Maga must not repeat the claims.[10][11]
References
- ^ "Commando Krav Maga". Inside Kung Fu. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
- ^ Black Belt Magazine Archive #734
- ^ Moni Aizik biography at www.usadojo.com
- ^ Reproduction of Black Belt Magazine article from January 2006 by W.R. Mann
- ^ a b Moni Aizik biography at realfighting.com
- ^ realfighting.com: Avi Nardia
- ^ Fighting Arts magazine
- ^ Database Olympics
- ^ Black Belt Magazine Archive
- ^ ASA Adjudications: Combat Survival Inc t/a Commando Krav Maga
- ^ "Watchdog snarls at Commando Krav Maga". The Register. 22 October 2008. Retrieved 2009-09-14.