Warriors Krav Maga™ Instructors

All Warriors Krav Maga instructors have been through our extensive in-house training program. Unlike other organizations that seem to think all you have to do to produce an instructor is run them through classes until they drop, we actually teach how to teach.
Using the latest in adult learning and accelerated learning techniques, we put them through classes that involve a study of ethics, motivational theory, working with various learning modalities, public speaking, how to work a room, and more. One attendee, a former school teacher, claimed he learned more in three days about teaching than he did during his four years of earning his teacher’s degree.

Your Warriors Krav Maga instructors, if they’re to be effective, have to have that level of skill and training.

President & Chief Instructor

Classes at Warriors Krav Maga LKN are led by Nick Hughes CPP. Nick is a former commando with the French Foreign Legion who worked throughout the world as a bodyguard after his military service. His clients have included members of the Saudi Royal family, VIPs, celebrities, rock stars, and businessmen.

He holds black belts in three styles of karate, as well as Judo, Japanese Ju-jutsu, and Aikido. As well as boxing professionally, he also holds degrees in various Filipino martial art systems and taught unarmed combat in the Legion.  Several police and military units have hired him to teach dignitary protection, defensive tactics, and unarmed combat.

He speaks professionally to various groups on the subject of personal security, dealing with active shooters, and travel security for female executives.

He is the author of the Amazon bestseller “How To Be Your Own Bodyguard,” which was also nominated for book of the year at the British Martial Arts Awards show. Paladin Press chose him as one of their featured instructors. He appeared on Spike TV’s “Deadliest Warrior” as a subject matter expert and will soon release online courses based on his self-protection book and Warriors Krav Maga.

He is passionate about bringing out the best of his students by using accelerated learning, performance psychology, and adult learning techniques. He’s never had a student lose a physical fight or a legal one. Subscribe to the blog for constant updates and information pertaining to training in self-defense.

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Assistant Instructors Levels III and IV 

Your Krav Maga LKN Instructors are broken into various categories. At the top are those qualified to teach all the way to module IV in the system. Below them are the assistant instructors who are paying their dues by teaching until they can undertake their next level.

Caroline Kone:

Caroline is easily recognized by her height. She has completed levels I through IV, plus over 300 hours of instruction. She’s chomping at the bit to complete level 5 before the end of 2024. Her favorite class to teach is Sat morning, she’s a favorite with the students and has won teacher of the year. Her favorite technique is any kind of kick.

Alexandra Capecci:

Alex started her martial arts journey with Muay Thai, as well as being a top-shot soccer player. After moving south from her native PA for work, she began training with Warriors Krav Maga. She is now a level IV instructor, has completed over 200 hours of instruction, and loves teaching, whether it’s teens, beginners, or advanced. She’s also devoted to stopping human trafficking.

Gamal Osman:

Gamal is an avid water polo player who teaches beginners’ classes at least two nights per week. Outside of Warriors Krav Maga, he works in IT. He’s one of those students and instructors who never seems to miss a class and is always willing to lend a hand when needed.

Warriors Krav Maga Assistant Instructors Levels I and II

Bud Adams:

Bud is a US Navy veteran and holds a 5th degree in Tae Kwan Do. He also trained in several other styles before gravitating to Warriors Krav Maga. He is one of the favorite instructors of teen students and loves teaching beginners to help new students get a great foundation. His favorite techniques are kicking, stick work, and grappling. When he’s not training students at Krav, he’s training his dogs “Gunner” and “Shooter” at Schutzhund.

Sara Barbour:

Sara is a former Army medic who dabbled in BJJ and kickboxing before finding her way to Warriors Krav Maga. She took to training like a fish to water and joined the accelerated program as soon as she could. She loves teaching and is most noted for her make-you-sweat warm-ups.

Kelley Groseclose:

Kelly joined with her husband Kyle and is one of the best technicians in the club. Want to know the perfect form for a particular move, Kelly is the one to ask. She and Sara often teach together and are both gaining a rep for their exacting warm-ups.

Adrian Hunter:

Adrian is one of the most popular instructors in the club. Originally from Chicago, where he learned how to box, Adrian moved south and found his way to Warriors Krav Maga. Adrian doesn’t have a regular class to teach but is always happy to jump in and fill in where needed.

Stephen Smith: