International Active Self Defense  Association profile

The "Touch" idea was established in 2006 as an extension and expansion of the center that was established in 1985 in the town of Lod, located between Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem.

"Touch" is run by Mr. Gaby  Michaeli, born in 1963. Served in the IDF in the course for soldiers and combatants serving in special units. In his civilian capacity, Mr. Michaeli is a senior trainer in karate and martial arts Dan-6 international. He serves as coordinator of instructors in hand to hand combat (Krav  Maga) at the sports center of the Tel-Aviv University and college "Seminar Hakibutzim" . He trains the Israeli national team in karate.

Mr. Michaeli is a graduate of the physical education program at Wingate Institute. He is an expert in unarmed combat and shooting instruction. Gaby's fields of expertise and occupation are instruction, training, establishing security units and consultation pertaining to developing instruction and security systems.

Mr. Michaeli is highly appreciated in Israel for his long term experience of more than 20 years, both in the army and as a civilian, establishing improved, modern, updated combat methods (both armed and unarmed), which combine hand to hand combat krav  maga ' karate, judo, shooting for self defense, procedures and tactical warfare methods.

The target recipients of Mr. Michaeli’s field of expertise are security personnel, bodyguards, Special Forces, police and civilians (both youngsters and adults). The Practical System for self-defense in an emergency meets the personal needs of each sector according to his line of occupation.

The principle and essence of "Touch":

According to research, debriefings and reactions of security personnel and civilians involved in violent incidents and terrorist acts, it is evident that the initial reaction of a person is an instinctive reflex. His skill is the second back-up line, when caught by surprise. Therefore, "Touch" is primarily adapted to the basic, natural reaction- the instinctive reflex of a person, combined with a simple technique of performance in the shortest time span and the smallest space available. There are no artistic movements in this method, but rather target oriented skills, focused and aggressive, intended for self-defense in an emergency situation.

In recent years we are witnessing a growing awareness toward self-defense that is not meant to become a vocation (such as karate, ranks etc.), but short time training aimed at actualizing the ability of self-defense. There has been a sharp increase in the severity of physical violence among the population aged 14-38. "Touch" provides a means against physical violence of both youngsters and adults by enabling the attacked to have the upper hand and neutralize the attacker using cold weapons such as a stick, a knife or a club and attacking using weapons such as pistols.

 "Touch" is based on 3 main components:

1.    Adaptation of instinctive supportive skills (defense and attack techniques) for self - 
  defense adjusted to personal needs.
 

2    Physical training:
  a. Developing reaction and aggression.
  b. Developing physical fitness, agility, reaction speed and charging power.
  c. Developing balance and movement in the surrounding environment.

3.   Mental training:
  self-confidence, awareness and readiness.

The "Touch" method takes into account the level of the trainee and the training is in accordance to the level of ability.

The "Touch" method provides an adequate response for innocent civilians, various security personnel trapped in moving vehicles such as buses, trains, plains etc. or open areas such as streets.

The "Touch"  method is always open to changes and updates resulting from debriefings of hundreds of incidents that occurred, pertaining to criminal, national, terrorist, economical or religious issues. Behavior and procedures have been changed according to updated demands as well as reactions of self-defense in an emergency.

     Areas  of  expertise:

·                    Instructing and training security personnel for VIPs.

·                    Training and preparing police units to act against terror.

·                    Setting up unit to protect VIPs and sensitive facilities.

·                    Consultation and security planning for plants.

·                    Planning and organizing security at crowded events.

·                    Consulting and training to provide security in public transportation
                on land, at sea and in the air.

·                    Consulting and training air crews in self-defense.

·                    Instructing civilians, security and police forces in  “Active Self Defense" .

·                    Training instructors, coaches, trainers and martial arts people in
                “Active Self Defense".

·                    Writing theoretical material related to security, protection, training and
                practicing.

·                   Training instructors in security, protection, shooting and Krav  Maga.

Courses  organized  by  the  center  in  Israel  and  abroad

Special  courses, weekend  seminar, week – long  courses, and  general  self  defense  courses.

 The  "Touch" clients in Israel

·                    Ministry of Justice

·                    The State Controller

·                    Employment Services

·                    The court of justice guards

·                    Security personnel of Ben Gurion Airport

·                    The Civil Administration

·                    Security personnel of the “Barrier Fence”

·                    Ministry of Labor

·                    Security personnel of the Old City of Jerusalem

·                    Security personnel of the Sharei Tzedek hospital

·                    Security personnel of the Hebrew  University in Jerusalem

·                    Security personnel of educational institution

·                    The NDS plant

·                    BRINKS security personnel (money transportation)

The "Touch" clients abroad (training and instructing overseas)

·                    Training course for VIP protection for the security personnel of  Minister of
                Defense of Ural, Russia.

·                    Setting up a unit for VIP protection for the president of Togo (West Africa).

·                    Courses conducted in Israel for VIP protection personnel designed for
                European countries.

·                    Courses conducted in Israel for VIP protection in Brazil.

·                    Courses and training of the SWAT unit of Las Vegas- USA
                Setting up a unit for VIP protection for the chief of staff of Angola.

·                    Courses in Active Self Defense and weaponless combat for Israeli Jailers

                          Courses in Active Self Defense  for special units of the Italian police.

·                    Setting up training centers for Active Self Defense  in

                     Russia ,Georgia, Slovenia, Italy , Japan,  New York - USA

The method  relating to "Special   Security"

Stage A – Initial meeting with the client in order to get to know each other and understand
              his needs.
Stage B – Carrying out a threat survey and constructing a work plan.
Stage C – Presentation of the plan and adjusting it to the client’s needs and his budget.
Stage D – Green light for commencing operation.
Stage E – Presentation of the unit at the end of training and accompanying it for an agreed
              upon duration of time.

The method relating to "Touch"

Stage A – Initial meeting with the client in order to get to know each other and understanding
              his needs.
Stage B – A familiarizing course consisting of  6  hours instruction.
Stage C – Planning and formulating the manner of engagement and setting up a regional
              instruction center.
Stage D – Professional accompaniment and promotion of personnel training that will instruct
              Active Self Defense

The International Active Self Defense Association will be happy to be at your service everywhere at any time.

Sincerely,

Gaby Michaeli - Founder & Chief Instructor