Rick Blitstein

Rick Blitstein is a prominent Krav Maga instructor affiliated with the Israeli Krav Maga Academy in Miami Beach, Florida. His martial arts journey began in his teenage years in Cleveland, where he initially trained in Shaolin Kung-Fu. He was first introduced to Krav Maga while living in Israel, specifically on Kibbutz Ein Harrod Me'uchad, starting his training in 1977.13

Blitstein is recognized as a Senior Black Belt Instructor by the Israeli Krav Maga Association (IKMA), a position he has held since 1981. His dedication to the discipline extends beyond personal practice; he is committed to expanding the reach of Krav Maga throughout the United States and globally.245 As a senior instructor, he emphasizes teaching effective self-defense techniques and has a reputation for his expertise within the martial arts community.