Draft:Kfir Itzhaki

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Kfir Itzhaki (born August 16, 1989) is an Israeli therapist, combat specialist, international speaker, and author known for his expertise in psychology, teaching, and martial arts. He is the founder of Instinct - Integrated Israeli Combatives, a global organization merging Krav Maga and psychology teachings.

Kfir Itzhaki
Born (1989-08-16) August 16, 1989 (age 34)
NationalityIsraeli
EducationThe College of Management Academic Studies - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Occupation(s)Therapist and combat specialist
Known forThe recipient of the Guardian of Israel award and two decorations of bravery and heroism
Websitewww.kfir-itzhaki.com

Biography[edit]

Kfir Itzhaki is a therapist, author, and Bachelor of Law (L.L.B). He is also the founder of 'INSTINCT - Integrated Israeli Combatives'.[1]

Before joining the IDF, Itzhaki faced potential eyesight loss from complications during eye surgery. Serving as a combat operator and head of close-quarter combat instruction in Duvdevan, the IDF's elite counter-terrorism unit, he rose to the rank of Master Sergeant. During his training in Duvdevan, Itzhaki lost his short-term memory due to a training accident.[1]

As a civilian, Itzhaki was awarded two civilian medals of heroism and bravery for saving a girl from a knife-wielding terrorist. [2][3] In addition to receiving civilian medals of heroism and bravery from the state of Israel, Itzhaki was also honored with the "Guardian of Israel" award by StandWithUs.[1]

Books[edit]

  • Decoding the Fear Algorithm (2024)[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "About". KFIR ITZHAKI. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  2. ^ Shmouel (2018-12-30). "Kfir Itzhaki, où la preuve que tous les héros ne portent pas une cape". קונטרס (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  3. ^ Cole, Ross (2016-12-25). "Krav Maga expert ends terrorist's knife attack rampage". MMA Underground. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  4. ^ "Decoding the Fear Algorithm". KFIR ITZHAKI. Retrieved 2024-04-22.