Badger Krav Maga

Last October, we formally recognized Darren Levine as Grandmaster of the Krav Maga Worldwide system.

We now honor his posthumous promotion to 10th Dan Grandmaster in Krav Maga, issued by the Krav Maga Association of America in partnership with Levinsky–Wingate Academic College in Israel.

This distinction reflects the highest level of recognition within the system Darren devoted his life to building, and is a reminder of the responsibility that comes with this system.

The standards matter.
The integrity matters.
The work continues.

We honor him by how we teach...and how we lead.

We lost an amazing human today, but you won’t be forgotten. Thank you, Darren.

In memory of Darren Levine.
Grandmaster. Chief Instructor. Co-Founder.
A guardian of Krav Maga’s integrity, ethics, and purpose.
His legacy lives on in every life protected through this system.

Amazing news!

We’re thrilled to share that Krav Maga Worldwide has been selected as the exclusive U.S. partner by The Academic College at Levinsky-Wingate (ACLW) — one of the most respected academic institutions in Israel for sports, martial arts sciences, and Krav Maga education.

This partnership isn’t just another milestone — it marks a new era in self-defense education and instructor development:

🔹 KMW will now be the sole organization in the United States authorized to deliver ACLW International Krav Maga Instructor Courses, bringing the highest academic standards together with our world-class instructor cadre.

🔹 Training certifications will carry both KMW and ACLW marks, blending Israel’s academic excellence with our global network and practical reality-based self-defense system.

🔹 This collaboration elevates not only credibility and quality in training — it expands access to official, academically backed Krav Maga education right here in the U.S. and beyond.

As Deputy Chief Instructor CJ Kirk stated, “This agreement unites the two most trusted authorities in the self-defense and personal protection field, shaping the next era of self-defense training and education.”

This is a big deal for students, instructors, affiliates, and anyone who values real skills, proper pedagogy, and lifelong learning in Krav Maga.

Stay tuned...this partnership will unlock new opportunities for trainings, certifications, and growth across the entire KMW community.
Let’s keep pushing the standards of excellence forward. 🌍

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