American Krav Maga Radio

Ep. 1 American Krav Maga Radio Founders Interview

Our first episode will introduce you to your host, James Mahurin, and the founder of the United States Krav Maga Association (USKMA), Mark Slane. Mark and James will talk about American Krav Maga and how it came to be. James owns a small school in North Carolina and has earned a 2nd-degree black belt with USKMA. If you want to get a hold of us, please email us AmericanKravMagaRadio@proton.me

Ep.19 When does Self Defense become Assault?

In this podcast Matt Kissel and I talk about self-defense and when self-defense could become assault. This is actually the first time I have had someone tell me, "In order to defend yourself, you have to assault someone." Huh? 
Matt Kissel is a recently retired police Lt. of 30 yrs. from Gahanna, Ohio. Matt holds a 4th Degree Black Belt under USKMA and volunteers his time teaching weapons defenses at Buckeye Krav Maga in Gahanna. Matt holds a Law Enforcement Instructor Certification with Worldwide, an ASP Instructor Course Certification and the Defensive Tactics Instructor Course Certification through the Ohio Police Training Academy.
If you have questions for either Matt or myself, you can reach us at AmericanKravMagaRadio@proton.me 

Ep. 18 Women's Self Defense

Kayla Stomberg is a 360 Defense owner and operator in Middletown Connecticut. She has been studying martial arts since the age of 4 and has the martial arts pedigree to prove it. Kayala was just recently promoted to 5 Degree blackbelt under 360 Defense Hybrid System, and 1st Degree black belt in USKMA. Kayla also holds a black belt in Tang Soo Do. If you are in Middletown CT and would like to contact Kayala, you can do so at info@360defensemiddletown.com
Leslie Dunaway is a mother of three who started Krav Maga with USKMA in 2015. This mother of three currently holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt with USKMA and is the Lead Women's Self Defense and Kids Krav Maga Instructor for Shepard-Warrior Martial Arts. In Billings, Montana. If you want to get ahold Leslie, you may do so at, info@billingskravmaga.com 
If you want to get ahold of us, you may do so at AmericanKravMagaRadio@proton.me

Ep. 13 Kayla Stomberg (USKMA)

Kayla Stomberg is a 360 Defense owner and operator in Middletown Connecticut. She has been studying martial arts since the age of 4 and has the martial arts pedigree to prove it. Kayala was just recently promoted to 5 Degree blackbelt under 360 Defense Hybrid System, and 1st Degree black belt in USKMA. Kayla also holds a black belt in Tang Soo Do. Kayala brought on a special guest whom you will hear during her interview. He had some interesting things to say. If you are in Middletown CT and would like to contact Kayala you can do so at 360defensemiddletown.com. If you would like to get ahold of us at American Krav Maga Radio, you can do so at americankravmagaradio@proton.me.
 

Ep. 17 Matt Kissel and Mark Slane Talk American Krav Maga Weapons Defenses (USKMA)

Mark Slane is the founder of USKMA started Krav Maga 1999 and was one of the first American of Non-Israeli descent. Mark has written 6 books ranging from Krav Maga to Weapons Defenses. Mark holds a 5th Degree Black Belt USKMA, 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Mark is also a retired Fire Fighter/Paramedic and has made it his life's work to teach people how to be safe. Mark has been a great friend and instructor over the years to all of the American Krava Maga practitioners.
Matt Kissel is a recently retired police Lt. of 30 yrs. from Gahanna, Ohio. Matt holds a 4th Degree Black Belt under USKMA and volunteers his time teaching weapons defenses at Buckeye Krav Maga in Gahanna. Matt holds a Law Enforcement Instructor Certification with Worldwide, an ASP Instructor Course Certification and the Defensive Tactics Instructor Course Certification through the Ohio Police Training Academy.

Ep. 16 Josh Hesser (USKMA) 360 Defense

Josh Hesser owns and operates a 360 Defense school out of Colchester Connecticut. Josh holds is a 1st degree black belt under USKMA, a 3rd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do and a BJJ practitioner. Americankravmagaradio@proton.me.   

Ep. 15 Jack Gabalski (USKMA)

Jack Gabalski is the owner and operator of Buckeye Self-defense in Gahana Ohio. Along with being a successful real estate agent Jack holds a 2nd Kyu in Shotokan Karate and a 2nd degree black belt in American Krav Maga (USKMA). If you would like to get ahold of us at you can do so at americankravmagaradio@proton.me

Ep. 14 Ron Rotem History of Krav Maga

Ron Rotem is one of the foremost experts on Krav Maga history and we here at American Radio were fortunate enough to be able interview him. Ron holds a 6th degree black belt in Krav Maga and is the head instructor at the Israeli Krav Maga Institute along with being a Wingate Instructor along with being the former head of Krav Maga for the IDF and the Israeli Prison System. Make sure that after you listen to Rons interview you get on Face Book and follow his Krav Maga History page. If you would like to get ahold of us at American Krav Maga Radio, you can do so at americankravmagaradio@proton.me 

Ep. 12 Jeff Liddle USKMA American Krav Maga Radio

Jeff "Don't Hire Me to Be Your IT Guy" Liddle is a American Krav Maga (USKMA) 3rd degree Black Belt. Jeff started Krav Maga in 2012 at 270 lbs. at the Florida Fit Factory. He has worked with instructors in USKMA like our founder Mark Slane, Alexis and Juan Acosta, Will Schneider, Mike Jozwiak just to name a few. Jeff now co-owner and instructor at Defense & Fitness in North Venice, Florida. Don't forget Krav Con October 2-4, 2026, in Connecticut at 360 Self-defense. AmericanKravMagaRadio@proton.me

Ep.11 Donnie Chaney USKMA American Krav Maga Radio

Donny Chaney owns and runs 10 Snakes Krav Maga in St. Ignatius Montana, he is a USKMA black belt and an Army combat Veteran. Donny teaches self-defense on the Flathead Reservation where he supports and works with an organization called Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) which helps families and provides resources to these families in the search of missing indigenous adult relatives. americankravmagaradio@proton.me