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BRIAN MEYERS

Founder / Lead Instructor
Catalyst Krav Maga Academy

Brian Meyers is the founder of Catalyst Krav Maga Academy (est. March 2017). With a career spanning over 15 years, Elite Lineage & Global Credentials, Brian’s expertise is rooted in the highest levels of Israeli and American combatives.
(See Credentials Below)

Brian chose to focus on Krav Maga and earned Black belts under multiple affiliations, most notably under Ernie Kirk and Krav Mag Universal. Brian is a 3rd Degree Black belt and Level 4 certified instructor in Krav Maga under the same affiliation. Mr. Meyers also earned his Krav Maga Practical Instructor Certification through the Wingate Institute in Netanya, Israel and has trained with combative instructors all over the world.

In addition to instructing a diverse population, including adults of all ages and experience levels, women, teens and children in self-protection, Mr. Meyers features as a guest instructor at International Krav Maga camps to train law enforcement and civilians control and restraint techniques. 

Brian opened Catalyst Krav Maga Academy in 2017 and quickly built a loyal following off self-defense enthusiasts. Now as the chief instructor at Catalyst Krav and with more than 15 years of teaching experience,Brian is focused on sharing his knowledge with students at his academy as well as taking opportunities to train with a wide variety of combative instructors both domestically and internationally.

BRIAN MEYERS CREDENTIALS

  • 3rd Degree Black Belt: Israel Martial Arts Federation
  • 3nd Degree Black Belt: KMU (Ernie Kirk)
  • 1st Degree Belt: Nick Hughes (Warriors Krav Maga)
  • International Certification: Wingate Institute (Israel) & Israel College of Sports (Advanced Teaching Methods)



Tactical, Security & Medical Operations In addition to his martial arts mastery, Brian is a seasoned security professional with specialized training in high-stakes environments:  

  • VIP Protection & Private Security:Experienced in executive protection and the logistics of personal security detail.
  • Tactical Medicine (Tac Med): Trained in trauma response and emergency field care.
  • Firearms Authority: Competitive Shooter, USCCA Range Safety Officer (RSO), and Certified NRA Pistol Instructor.


Professional & Institutional Instructor Brian is a sought-after subject matter expert for military, law enforcement, and community organizations, including:

  • Whiteman Air Force Base (Specialized Training)
  • Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Educational Institutions: Public Schools, Civil Air Patrol, High School & College Sports Teams.
  • Community Groups: Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts of America.


Multi-Disciplinary Combat Mastery Brian integrates a 360-degree defense perspective, including BJJ, Judo, Catch Wrestling, Muay Thai, Boxing, Kali, and Knife combatives. As a Certified Personal Trainer, he ensures his students possess the functional strength and mental resilience required to prevail in high-stress encounters.

Executive Qualifications at a Glance:

  • Founder: Catalyst Krav Maga Academy
  • Tactical: VIP Protection, Private Security, Tac Med, Competitive Shooting.
  • Medical: CPR/AED/First Aid Certified.
  • Instructor Scope: Military, Law Enforcement, Corporate, and Youth Athletics.