Chief Instructor
Marc Smith is the founder and Chief Instructor of Ultra Krav Maga. Marc has studied Krav Maga for 16 years reaching Expert level having have the privilege of training under some of the world’s most respected Krav Maga Instructors – many of which were former Police, Military and Special Forces. Marc teaches with an unrelenting passion, engagement and enthusiasm which is driven with the sole aim to help everyone be able to defend themselves (and their loved ones) in times of troubles – so as Imi Lichtenfeld once said “we can walk in peace’.
Marc has studied many forms of combat including Boxing, Judo and Taekwondo before discovering Krav Maga in 2006. Marc immediately fell in love with Krav Maga for its aggression, simplicity and effectiveness.
Marc started his Krav Maga journey with IKMF before moving to KMG – the global governing body of Krav Maga run by Eyal Yanilov to complete his practitioner grades. Upon doing so Marc was hand-selected to undertake the 28 days Intense KMG Instructor Course. After 28 grueling days under the guidance and teachings of Ilya Dunsky (Special Forces Instructor) Kvores Tal (Expert 5), Master Zeev Cohen and Eyal Yanilov (Master Chief / founder) – Marc emerged with the joint top grade of G2 awarded by Grand Master Eyal Yanilov himself.
In 2013 Marc successfully undertook his United Association Krav Maga Instructor diploma under the teachings of Tomasz Adamczyk – Chief Head Instructor of United Krav Maga World Association, before becoming the UK Director for CKMI (Combat Krav Maga Association).
In 2018 – following the footsteps of Tomasz Adamczyk, Andrzeji Marczak, Lior Offenbach and Zeev Cohen – Marc launched his Ultra Krav Maga system. As refined, simple and devastating system utilising the very best of all the Krav Maga systems he has studied over passed 16 years.
Qualifications
- 16 Yrs Krav Maga Training. Expert Level.
- IKMF, KMG, UKM, CKMI Certified
- CRB Checked
- First Aid Certified / CPR Certified
- F.A.S.T. Fire Arms Tactics Certified
- Boxing, Judo and Taekwondo background
Trained / Graded by:
Eyal Yanilov – Global President KMG
Zeev Cohen – Master Head Instructor IKM
Tomasz Czyk – Master Global Instructor UKM
Lior Offenbach – Chief Instructor CKM
Kvores Tal – Global Team Instructor KMG
Ilya Dunsky – Special Forces Firearms Instructor / Global Team Instructor KMG
Nick Mason – Global Team Instructor KMG
Andrzej Marczak – International Combat Shooting & Krav Maga Association
Team Ultra
Martyn
Senior Head Instructor
Martyn is one of our longest serving members going from a total beginner to a fully qualified Instructor. He runs the Henley-Upon-Thames beginner class and attended many specialist courses both here and abroad. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more humble, kinder or approachable guy than Martyn.
- 8 years Krav Maga experience
- D2 Certified Krav Maga Instructor
- F2 Student Grade
- F.A.S.T. Fire Arms Tactics Certified
- First Aid Trained
- Ultra Firearms Disarm Certified Pt.1
Beny
Beny is one of our 2 female assistant instructors and our adult student assistant instructor. She also owns the best right cross in the club.
- 4 years Krav Maga experience
- D4 Student Grade
- D1 Assistant Instructor
- First Aid Trained
- Ultra Firearms Disarm Certified Pt.1
Warren
Warren is our adult and family class male assistant instructor. He has attended many specialist courses
both here and abroad.
- 4 years Krav Maga experience
- D4 Student Grade
- D1 Assistant Instructor
- F.A.S.T. Fire Arms Tactics Certified
- Ultra Firearms Disarm Certified Pt.1
Suzi
Suzy is our female junior student assistant instructor. She is one of our longest students one of the only students who enjoys our tough gradings.
- 6 years Krav Maga experience
- D4 Student Grade
- D1 Assistant Junior Instructor
- First Aid Trained
- Ultra Firearms Disarm Certified Pt.1
The Ultra Ethos
1. To bring people together of all ages and abilities allowing them to learn together in a dedicated environment.
2. To provide members with new opportunities and new goals to achieve.
3. To educate and share their Martial Arts experience with children, teens and adults.
Classes
We offer classes with a range of instructors for Juniors (6–15yrs), Families (12–adults) and Adults (16+).
All students can progress through a structured patch system 10 levels. For more information regarding patches,
grading’s and progression please speak with a instructor.
All instructors are CRB checked, and have received and gained qualifications in safe Martial Arts practice and first aid. Ultra Krav Maga also has a child protection policy in place for the safety of all students.
Equipment policy
For the safety of all students, equipment must be checked and pre-approved by an instructor before use.
Cancellation policy
Memberships require a minimum of one clear calendar month’s notice to cancel. All cancellations must be in writing to ultrakravmaga@gmail.com
Holiday policy
Student memberships are based on a 12-month period with a week break at Christmas and Easter Sunday and Monday Bank Holidays. No payment breaks can be taken without notice of illness or holiday.
Safeguarding policy
For a copy of our Safe Guarding Policy please contact us on
ultrakravmaga@gmail.com