Raphael Yadgaroff

About The Instructor

• Raphael is a Level 3 Commando Krav Maga Instructor based in the Kent area. As well as one of only two CKM Law Enforcement Instructors in the U.K.Periodically he holds classes and seminars in Canterbury and Whitstable and is able to travel to other areas in Kent.
• Raphael began his martials arts training at the age of 8 by taking up Shotokan Karate for 3 years. When he started Commando Krav Maga at the age of 16 he decided to back up the knowledge he had with other martial arts. Currently he has trained in Jui Jitsu, Nin Jitsu, Muay Thai and Chinese Freestyle Kickboxing, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazillian Jui Jitsu (BJJ) and Shoalin Kung Fu.
• Raphael made the decision to train in Commando Krav Maga since it offered a more evolved and practical approach to dealing with realistic confrontations, inculding situations involving weapons and multiple attackers.
• Raphael is a recognised Instructor with the British Combat Association and is currently teaching his main class at the Fighting Lions Centre of Excellence, in Whitstable. He has taught members of the British Army, Police Force as well as Door Security Staff. He has also taught a seminar for girls at Spires Academy in Sturry.