The official page of Krav Maga Defence Institute. KMDI was founded in 2006 by Ron Engelman, instructor for the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).
Krav Maga comes from the Hebrew "Contact Combat", it was created in the 1940's by the Israeli army to provide both civilians and military with the most effective self-defence training program. Classes are designed to teach practical and logical moves to students in order to help them develop quickly a high proficiency level of self-defence. At KMDI, we offer the best form of defence against variou
He didn’t just learn techniques.
He discovered something in himself he didn’t know was there.
Calm under pressure.
Control under stress.
That’s what training does.
No scripts.
No warning.
No perfect conditions.
Just pressure.
Because in the real world, nothing goes to plan.
13/03/2026
🔪 Knife & Machete Defence Workshop 🔪
The question isn’t if it’s dangerous… the question is would you know what to do?
Join us March 22nd in Surry Hills for a reality based Krav Maga workshop focused on surviving knife and machete attacks.
We will cover:
⚡ Awareness
⚡ Practical defences
⚡ Realistic pressure drill to finish
Limited spots available.
Non-members book here:
https://app.clubworx.com/websites/kmdi/book_and_pay/offers/77128af5-0cbe-47b3-8f14-ce4c9aadc064
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Everybody has demons.
The difference is what you do with them.
Ignore them…
and they control you.
Train them…
and they become power.
Ron decided it was Ben’s turn.
No warning!
At the end of a brutal pressure cooker drill the instructors had all gone through… he threw the head coach in!
Pressure reveals everything.
Technique.
Composure.
Control.
You don’t rise to the occasion.
You fall to the level of your training.
This is how we train at KMDI.
Peace isn’t pretending violence doesn’t exist.
Peace is knowing you’re capable of it… and choosing control anyway.
At KMDI we don’t train fighters looking for conflict, and we don’t train people to fight for ego.
We train people to recognise danger early, de-escalate when possible, and get home safely. We train awareness. Decision-making. The ability to walk away — or act when there’s no other option.
Peace isn’t weakness.
Peace is discipline.
Most people want confidence.
Few are willing to confront what it actually means.
This is real self-defence.
This is KMDI.
🥋 Surry Hills | Northern Beaches
📩 DM “START” if you’re ready to step onto the mats.
Before you even think about grading… pause and ask yourself the right questions. 🎯
Grading isn’t just about techniques. It’s about mindset, consistency and honestly assessing where you’re at in your own Krav Maga journey. The students who progress the most aren’t the ones rushing to the next belt. They are the ones doing the work behind the scenes.
In this video, we break down the four important questions every student should ask themselves before grading. Remember it is your coach who has the final say whether you or ready to grade.
If grading is on your mind, this is a must watch. 👊
🎥 Watch the video to find out the four questions.
08/02/2026
🟨🟨🟨⬛️🟨 NEW YELLOW BELTS IN THE HOUSE! 🟨🟨🟨⬛️🟨
Massive congratulations to our freshly graded Yellow Belts 👏🔥
That was a gruelling, challenging test… exactly how it should be. No shortcuts. No easy passes. Just grit, resilience and heart.
Every strike, every drill, every round paid off. 💥
You earned this.
But remember… this isn’t the finish line it’s the starting point.
Now the real journey begins.
We are proud of you all. Let’s go 👊🟨
What is Krav Maga?
Why is Krav Maga different to other Martial arts?
Benefits of Krav Maga?
Who’s it for?
Find out by watching the video 🎥
20/10/2025
💥GREEN BELTS, LET’S GO! 💥
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Huge congrats to our newest Green Belts at KMDI Surry Hills! 💪🔥
You smashed your grading and leveled up in serious style 👊
We are so proud of your effort, energy, and epic attitude! The journey continues 💥
26/09/2025
Stay aware. Stay calm. 👀
Our drills teach more than defence—they teach how to create space, step away, and scan the scene.
It’s never about escalating. It’s about getting out safely and knowing what’s around you every second.
| Monday | 12pm - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 8pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 1pm |