Early Training
Gabi Noah was born in Syria in 1964. He immigrated to Israel in 1979 and began his self-defense training under Rafi Al Igrisi.
Two years later, he continued his training with Eli Aviksar and Imi Sde-Or (Lichtenfeld), the founder of Krav Maga.
In 1982, he successfully passed the Krav Maga Union’s Assistant Instructor exam. In 1985, after completing his training at the Wingate Institute in Israel, he officially became a Krav Maga instructor. In the same year, he earned his Black Belt, the first Dan recognized by Imi Sde-Or and Eli Aviksar.
"He progressed rapidly through the Krav Maga system."
Military Service
In 1985, Gabi Noah joined the Israeli Army, where he successfully completed training as:
- Combat Instructor, achieving the rank of Sergeant
- Fitness and Physical Education Instructor
- Krav Maga Instructor
During his military service, he became the lead instructor for instructor candidates and soldiers at the Battle School, where he was responsible for training and qualifying military instructors. His work focused on preparing personnel for real-life operational scenarios, including close combat and high-stress environments.
During this period, he trained elite units including Sayeret Matkal, Golani, and the Special Border Guard Units (Magav).
Sayeret Matkal
Golani Brigade
Border Guard
His work focused on preparing personnel for real-life operational scenarios, including close combat and high-stress environments.
The Federation
International
Krav Maga
He was one of the founders of the IKMF, together with Eyal Yanilov, Eli Ben Ami, and Avi Moyal.
Following the split of the organization, he went on to found IKM.
Over the years, he has trained military instructors and delivered programs for military, law enforcement, and security units internationally. He has also contributed to adapting Krav Maga principles to law enforcement applications, including control techniques, arrest procedures, and threat management. His teaching methodology emphasizes efficiency, simplicity, and performance under pressure.
Efficiency Under
Pressure
The core of the system is built around logical responses to threats, ensuring that techniques can be performed effectively even in states of high anxiety and physical exhaustion.
Every movement is stripped of unnecessary complexity. The focus remains entirely on neutralizing the immediate danger and transitioning safely away from the confrontation.
The result is a system focused on real-world survival and pure tactical application, rather than classical choreography or sporting rules.
International Work
Instructor Training
Control and Arrest
Threat Management
IKM Combat
Training Division
The professional sector of IKM is dedicated to specialized instruction for institutional frontline bodies, bringing decades of operational training experience directly into the field.
Programs specifically tailored to the operational real-world context and rules of engagement of each unit.
Worldwide Presence
Since its foundation, the organization has continuously expanded its reach across the globe. Today, it counts high-level training centers, dedicated branches, and a continuously growing community of certified instructors and practitioners around the world.
"Today, Gabi Noah is internationally recognized as one of the leading figures in Krav Maga."
- Master Gabi Noah