Our Instruction Team

Dave is Tip of Spear's Training Director, head Krav Maga instructor, and the IKMF Director of Canada. He has been working in a wide variety of protection services careers for over 35 years and has been in countless altercations himself so he truly understands the nature of violence. After exploring almost every martial art available over the past 40 years to find ways to help him stay safe on the job, he discovered IKMF Krav Maga and found what he was looking for. Dave is level G5 and has been teaching Krav Maga for over a decade. His students appreciate his humble instructional style and how he explains the mental and physical strategies to stay safe in different real-world situations. Read why Dave practices Krav Maga!

 

Dave is a Lead Instructor and certified in the following IKMF courses:

• Civilian Instructor Course (CIC)

• VIP (Very Important Person) Protection - Silver Instructor Course

• Adaptive Instructor Course (AIC)

• Women's Instructor Course (WIC)

• Kids Instructor Course (KIC)

• Combat Fighter Instructor Course (CFIC)

Leah started training in 2017 in order to face and overcome abuse she faced as a young person. She wanted to empower herself to no longer be a victim but a victor in her own life. Leah is a teacher by day and also loves teaching Krav Maga in the evenings. She knows her material better than anyone and is an inspiration for all women who want to overcome their circumstances. She is our resident expert in working with trauma-based and LGBTQ+ communities. Leah is a certified instructor and at level G2, She continues to fiercely overcome any and all obstacles for the benefit of all, and has a heart of gold.

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Leah is certified in the following IKMF courses:

• Civilian Instructor Course (CIC)

• Women's Instructor Course (WIC)

• Kids Instructor Course (KIC)

Mike discovered Krav Maga after reviewing multiple programs and systems for self defense.  In 2016 he started training at Tip of Spear and found Krav Maga to be a highly effective and practical system to learn.  He is an assistant instructor at level G2 and has participated in several specialized seminars and courses with the intention of completing the Civilian Instructor Course in the near future.  Mike finds great reward in helping others build confidence, stay fit, and acquire practical skills to help keep themselves and their families safe.  Mike finds Dave, Andrea, and Leah have created an incredible environment for students to learn, grow, and be successful.

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Mike is certified in the following IKMF courses:​

• Women's Instructor Course (WIC)

• Kids Instructor Course (KIC)

• ​Combat Fighter Instructor Course (CFIC)