Our Instructors

Senior Instructor Mike Delahanty — began his Krav Maga training in 2007 under David Kahn and has trained numerous times with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the U.S. Mike is a Senior Krav Maga Civilian, Military and Police Instructor, a 26-year law enforcement veteran (Lt. ret), and a U.S. Marine Gulf War veteran. Mike served as his department’s defensive tactics instructor, lead firearms instructor, S.W.A.T. officer, and internal affairs officer. Mike received his advanced belt rankings and awards directly from Grandmaster Gidon. Mike has taught at the New Jersey State Police, Philadelphia, Mercer County, and Somerset County Police Academies. Mike regularly travels to conduct Police Krav Maga® training seminars and was featured in several Krav Maga books and videos published by David Kahn.

Dion began Krav Maga training in 2010, and is longest tenured student from the Cherry Hill training center.

Dion has trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the united states. He completed his instructor training with Grandmaster Gidon, Yigal Arbiv and David Kahn in November of 2011.

Dion is a lifelong martial artist enthusiast, starting his martial art journey at the age of 10, as a fan of Bruce Lee. He has trained in various martial arts and combative sport disciplines such as Boxing, Tae Kwon Do and Japanese Karate.

Dion teaches at the Cherry Hill, NJ training center. He has appeared in several of David Kahn's books, Mastering Krav Maga DVD series Volume III, and the Mastering Krav Maga Online program.

Frank Collucci – began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2007. Frank completed his instructor certification with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in Israeli and the United States. Frank, a U.S. Navy Veteran, teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center, and has appeared in Krav Maga Maga Weapon Defenses, Krav Maga Professional Tactics, and Krav Maga Combatives, and will appear in several forthcoming krav maga books.  Frank has also appeared in many Mastering Krav Maga online videos.

Jeff Gorman – began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2005 and is David's longest-standing student. Jeff completed his instructor certification with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States and teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center. Jeff has appeared in Krav Maga Maga Weapon Defenses, Krav Maga Professional Tactics, Krav Maga Defense, Krav Maga Combatives and will appear in several forthcoming krav maga books.  Jeff has also appeared in many Mastering Krav Maga online videos.

Joe Drew — began his Krav Maga training in 2011 under David Kahn. Joe is an active duty law enforcement officer and teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center. Joe has trained numerous times with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the U.S.  Joe has appeared in the Mastering Krav Maga DVD series Volumes II and III, along with the Mastering Krav Maga Online program.

USAF Maj. (Ret.) Sean Hoggs began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2013.  Sean completed his instructor certification along with additional intense training with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States. Sean teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center, and has also achieved Military Instructor status, being granted the first Mil. KM belt, #001. Sean served in the 353 Special Operations Group, as a Black Hat, a 421 Ground Combat Readiness Instructor, and Line combative instructor. A renowned public speaker, Sean authored the acclaimed book, Bastard Child, and is the host for Let's Talk About It on BKS 1 Radio. Sean will appear in several forthcoming Krav Maga books

Kathryn began her Krav Maga training in 2012 at the age of 15 under David Kahn, Rinaldo Rossi & Don Melnick. She has also trained several times with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States.

Kathryn received her instructor certification in 2014, and teaches both adult and kids classes at the Cherry Hill training center.

Kathryn has appeared in several of David Kahn's books, along with the Mastering Krav Maga Online program.

John Papp - began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2012. John has also trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States. John teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center, has appeared in Krav Maga Combatives and many Mastering Krav Maga online videos. John will be appearing in several forthcoming Krav Maga books.

Martin “Het” Hetman - began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2016. Het has also trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States.  Het teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center, and has appeared in Krav Maga Combatives and in many Mastering Krav Maga online videos. Het will be appearing in several forthcoming krav maga books.

Jeff Eget - began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2007. Jefff has also trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States. Jefff teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center. Jeff is a retired US Army Colonel with multiple overseas deployments under his belt.

Yu Oen - began his Krav Maga training with David Kahn in 2012. YU has also trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States. Yu teaches at the Hamilton, NJ training center, and has appeared in Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies. Yu will appear in several forthcoming Krav Maga books.

Paul Karleen - began his krav maga training with David Kahn in 2012. Paul has also trained extensively with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States. Paul has appeared in Krav Maga Combatives while also serving as the book's main photographer and technical editor. Paul assists at the Hamilton training center, and with the Police Krav Maga program. Paul's photographs will appear in several forthcoming Krav Maga books. 

Sophia began training Krav Maga under Rinaldo Rossi & Don Melnick in 2016, at the age of 15.

Sophia completed her instructor training course in June 2021. She has a lead role teaching the "Defend-U" program in Cherry Hill (high school / college students)

Sophia founded the Rutgers University Krav Maga program. She was awarded the Rising Star Award, and was honored by Rutgers University President Holloway

Raised in Texas, Adam began training Krav Maga in 2008.

After moving to NJ, he started training in 2017 under David Khan, Rinaldo Rossi, and Don Melnick. He has also trained with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States.

Adam completed his instructor training in 2019 and keeps updating his training regularly.

Since 2021 he has been the lead instructor of the "Ground Survival" program at the Cherry Hill school.

Adam has appeared in 5 of David Kahn’s books: Krav Maga Weapon Defenses, Krav Maga Professional Tactics, and Krav Maga Defense, Krav Maga Combative and Krav Maga Fundamental Strategies.

Devora joined IKM-Cherry Hill in 2017 and trains under David Kahn, Rinaldo Rossi, and Don Melnick. She has also trained with Grandmaster Haim Gidon in the United States,

Devora completed her instructor training in 2021.

Devora is an integral part of the Israeli Krav Maga team, serving as the lead instructor for the L.A.C.E. program at the Cherry Hill training center.

Originally from Israel, Devora served in the IDF as sergeant from 1993–1995.

Devora embraced the United States as her home 18 years ago and proudly attained her US citizenship in 2013.

Devora also volunteers as a member of the Haddonfield Township Auxiliary Police Department

Andre began training Krav Maga under David Kahn, Rinaldo Rossi, and Don Melnick in 2016.

He completed his instructor training in 2019.

Andre has practiced and trained extensively in Tae Kwon Do since 1984. He has also cross trained in BJJ, Kali, and Muay Thai.

AJ began training Krav Maga under Rinaldo Rossi & Don Melnick in 2019, at the age of 16.

AJ completed his instructor training course in June 2021. He worked hard to develop his skills as a young instructor, and now teaches regularly at the Cherry Hill training center.

Darius began his Krav Maga training in 2012 under David Kahn, Rinaldo Rossi, and Don Melnick.

Darius completed his instructor certification in 2018, and teaches at the Cherry Hill training center.

Darius has a boxing background and has also trained Muay Thai.

Liz began her Krav Maga training in 2020 under Rinaldo Rossi and Don Melnick. She received instructor certification in 2022

Liz serves as an Assistant Instructor for the monthly L.A.C.E program (women’s self-defense) in Cherry Hill.

Liz has also assisted various training programs both at the Cherry Hill training center, and off-site.

Mia began her Krav Maga training with IKM Cherry Hill in 2021, under Rinaldo Rossi & Don Melnick. She certified as an instructor in 2022.

Mia took over as lead instructor for the Rutgers University Krav Maga program. She also has a lead role for the Defend-U program in Cherry Hill (for high school and college students).

Scott began training krav maga in 2021 under Rinaldo Rossi & Don Melnick.

in 2023, Scott went through instructor certification training under David Kahn. He currently teaches at the Cherry Hill training center.