Champions Krav Maga Academy was founded in 2022 by Max McGregor, 2nd Dan Black Belt under Gendai-Ryu Krav Maga & Jiu-Jitsu, and a former member of the Australian Defence Force. It is designed to teach self-defence in a realistic and practical manner. At CKMA, we teach self-defence to keep people safe, become confident, and have the skills and capabilities to protect themselves and others. Champions Krav Maga Academy is affiliated with Gendai-Ryu Krav Maga & Jiu-Jitsu. Gendai-Ryu, which means “Modern System”, has adopted a multidisciplinary approach to training. It combines multiple martial arts, creating a Mixed Modern Combatives system that creates a versatile, well-rounded, and effective version Modern Krav Maga. Dr. Gavriel Schneider is the head of Gendai­Ryu KravMaga & Jiu–Jitsu’s system. He is a 7th degree Black Belt and one of Australia’s most skilled self-defense instructors. He also has a PhD in best-practice use of force and defensive tactics training methodology. This Modern Krav Maga approach enables us to draw from a variety of proven martial arts systems and integrate the best self-defence techniques into our curriculum. We train with a realistic mindset and approach, because there are no mats, rules or referees in real-life scenarios. Over the past two decades, Gendai-Ryu Krav Maga & Jiu-Jitsu have been tested by military, police, specialised security and everyday people hundreds of time. It has been credited for saving many lives. Today, the Gendai-Ryu Krav Maga & Jiu-Jitsu System provides the very best mix for serious martial artists who want to learn street practical self defence but also strive to become rounded and capable martial artists.