Hand-to-hand combat (Krav Maga) instructorמדריך/ת קרב מגע
What the Hand-to-hand combat (Krav Maga) instructor role asks for, and what it holds
Krav Maga instructors are responsible for advancing hand-to-hand combat in their unit.
Combat supportProfile 72+Men and womenTry-outOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 30 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 72 and up
- Dapar
- 30 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 2 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Teaching4
- Caring for people2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role train soldiers in Krav Maga during their training stage. They also run fitness maintenance training for combat soldiers in units and self-defense training for combat support soldiers.
The instructor serves as the professional authority on hand-to-hand combat in the unit.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Men must pass a selection, which includes physical fitness tests and a personal interview.
- 2Women must pass a selection, which includes physical fitness tests and a personal interview.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02, followed by a course of 10 to 12 weeks.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at bases across the country: training bases, brigade training bases, battalions, brigades, divisions and special units.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Passing a pre-military selection.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- During service, the soldier can earn a civilian gym instructor certification.
- Professional courses during service can lead to the post of senior Krav Maga instructor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Hand-to-hand combat (Krav Maga) instructor role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 30 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Hand-to-hand combat (Krav Maga) instructor?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Hand-to-hand combat (Krav Maga) instructor?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Men must pass a selection, which includes physical fitness tests and a personal interview. Women must pass a selection, which includes physical fitness tests and a personal interview.
What does the training for Hand-to-hand combat (Krav Maga) instructor hold?
Basic training at level 02, followed by a course of 10 to 12 weeks.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Hand-to-hand combat (Krav Maga) instructor
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.