Avi Nardia

Avi Nardia is a prominent martial artist and the founder of KAPAP Israeli Krav Maga, as well as the CEO of Avi Nardia Academy.12 With an extensive background in military and law enforcement, Nardia has established himself as a leading expert in self-defense and combat training.

Military and Law Enforcement Career

Nardia's career includes significant roles in the Israeli military and police forces:

• Major in the Israeli Army (IDF)1
• Staff Sergeant Major (NCO) in the YAMAM, a special police Anti-Terror unit1
• Master Sergeant at the Operational Police Academy1

During his service, he was one of the leading official instructors for the Israeli Army and Israeli Police, specializing in counter-terrorism, riots, hand-to-hand combat, operational behavior, and Close Quarters Battle (CQB).1

Martial Arts Expertise

Avi Nardia holds numerous high-ranking belts in various martial arts disciplines:

• 7th Dan in AKJJ Jujutsu
• 6th Dan in Kendo
• Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor John Machado
• 6th Dan in Koryu Uchinadi
• 5th Dan in Iaido and Jodo
• 4th Dan in Kyudo
• 3rd Dan in Judo
• 5th Dan from The Japanese Federation of Martial Arts1

Avi Nardia Academy

As the founder and CEO of Avi Nardia Academy, he has developed a modern and intuitive approach to martial arts training.4 The academy focuses on teaching KAPAP (an Israeli martial art and combat system) and Krav Maga, emphasizing practical self-defense techniques for military, law enforcement, and civilian applications.12

Educational Background

Nardia has pursued higher education, studying for a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Mercy College and Tel Aviv University.

Through his academy and various training programs, Avi Nardia continues to share his expertise in martial arts and self-defense, training special forces, counter-terrorism units, law enforcement agencies, and civilians worldwide.13