About

WHAT IS KRAV MAGA?

Self-Defense System / Fighting System

Krav Maga, Hebrew for “contact combat”, created by Imi Lichtenfeld and is the official self-defense and hand-to-hand combat system of Israel. Krav Maga is a very practical style of self-defense and is used by several renowned special forces around the World, to train soldiers and civilians to become efficient in a short amount of time.

Krav Maga is an aggressive, anti-terrorist survival system without rules. It deals with personal safety issues in the context of defending against both armed and unarmed attackers with only one objective: to eliminate the threat in the fastest way possible.

Counterattacking as soon as possible (or attacking preemptively).
Targeting attacks to the body’s most vulnerable points.
Maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
Maintaining awareness of surroundings.

Fighting Skills

100

Fitness & Cardio

Awareness & Confidence

100

Flexibility & Coordination

Adaptable to all Ages & Gender

WHY KRAV MAGA?

PRACTICAL AND INTUITIVE

All techniques are built upon the body’s natural instincts. Martial arts are strongly based in ritual and as a result, often incorporate strange techniques. Krav is different, efficiency is the only concern. For this reason, many of the strikes and defenses utilize the same basic motion

IT’S NOT A MARTIAL ART

Krav Maga was designed to be utilized against street attacks, muggings and sexual assaults. Krav Maga isn’t about being a tough guy, it’s not about learning how to fight in a ring, it’s about going home alive no matter what the situation is. There are no rules or illegal moves.

IT’S A GREAT EXERCISE

Between the drills themselves and the conditioning, you are guaranteed a hell of a workout. Three minutes of throwing punches or knee strikes is exhausting. So is three minutes of burpees.
Even diehard fitness enthusiasts will likely discover moves they haven’t seen before.

IT’S A VERY REWARDING HOBBY

First, you have no idea how to throw a proper punch. After a couple weeks, you realize that you just started learning the basics. After a few months, you look back and you feel rewarded for the progress you made. Experiencing this progress is extremely satisfying.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Vitor Ferreira

Vitor is the founder, owner, and Chief Instructor of MKM Canada Krav Maga in Montreal. His journey began at a young age through martial arts, with karate as his first passion. Over the years, his dedication led him to train intensely and compete at regional and national levels, earning titles in individual and team Kata championships in Portugal.

At only 19 years old, Vitor joined the “Commandos” Red Berets, one of the most demanding Portuguese military forces. This experience gave him direct knowledge of real combat, firearms, military techniques, and, just as importantly, values that continue to influence his teaching today: loyalty, discipline, work ethic, motivation, and communication.

With more than 40 years of experience in martial arts and Krav Maga, Vitor has trained with respected masters and organizations around the world. Since arriving in Canada in 2013, he has represented major Krav Maga federations and helped grow MKM Canada into a training community focused on practical self-defense, confidence, and real-world preparation.

Adil Bakkali

Adil is an instructor at MKM Canada who helps students develop strong fundamentals, better awareness, and practical self-defense skills through structured Krav Maga training. His role is to support students as they improve their technique, confidence, and ability to react under pressure.

Through his classes, Adil contributes to the MKM Canada approach of creating a serious but supportive training environment. Whether working with beginners or more experienced students, he helps reinforce the importance of discipline, consistency, and realistic training.

As part of the MKM Canada instructor team, Adil helps students progress safely while staying focused on the core goal of Krav Maga: learning practical skills that can be applied in real-life situations.