"I love what I do... Am I a teacher, an instructor, a coach? I prefer to see myself as a leader and a guide. I´ve been doing this since 2011 and have trained hundreds of people. My aim with every client is to eventually make myself unnecessary, to teach each of them so well that they ingrain the self defence knowledge and no longer need my training. My style and methods will lead you though the possibilities, I will demonstrate and explain to you movements and tactics that you are already capable of doing. You can learn effective self defence and you will experience real Krav Maga, you just need a guide."... Benjamin Gibson, Krav Maga Instructor in Stavanger, Sandnes and Online.
Benjamin Gibson trained extensively and certified as an instructor with the British Krav Maga Association. He is also a fully qualified and professional Bodyguard, and so he is not a typical part time hobby instructor. He is trained in Krav Maga, close protection operations and has qualifications in teaching. At The Krav Maga Club of Stavanger and Sandnes you can train to become your own bodyguard, learn to protect yourself, your friends and your family. "Life is valuable, learn to protect it".
"When I was a teenager I was attacked by 5 men in a park close to my home. There was no reason and no logic behind the assault. It took me a long time to realise and accept that sometimes you are just unlucky. Although not badly hurt, the experience shook me up, damaging my confidence. I found that the Ju-jitsu and Karate I had trained in did nothing for me. I turned to other Martial Arts, spending years experimenting with many styles, but always finding faults when it came to the real world application... Eventually, through working in the security industry I found Krav Maga. The realistic training methods, practical and effective techniques and the philosophy/methodology behind it make complete sense. I quickly learnt how I can defend myself and others... I know Krav Maga works."
Benjamin Gibson is a Bodyguard, using Krav Maga on a professional level as well as for self defence and fitness training. In 2012 he opened the Stavanger region's most realistic self defence club, The Krav Maga Club of Stavanger and Sandnes. After many years in Martial Arts, Combat Sports and Krav Maga Ben passed what is believed to be Europe's hardest and most credible instructor training course. And in 2015 he began teaching remotely via Skype to a student who couldn't attend classes. He is an advocate for the use of Krav Maga and cannot praise it high enough for its effectiveness and simplicity. When asked about the classes, Benjamin said, "I teach Krav Maga, I give ordinary people extraordinary skills in a safe and friendly environment".
Most relevant official certifications and qualifications:
Most relevant official certifications and qualifications:
- Krav Maga Instructor (through the British Krav Maga Association)
- Teacher training (PTTLS Level 4)
- Close Protection Operations (BTEC Level 3 Edexcel)
- First Aid at Work
- Emergency First Responder
"When I was a teenager I was attacked by 5 men in a park close to my home. There was no reason and no logic behind the assault. It took me a long time to realise and accept that sometimes you are just unlucky. Although not badly hurt, the experience shook me up, damaging my confidence. I found that the Ju-jitsu and Karate I had trained in did nothing for me. I turned to other Martial Arts, spending years experimenting with many styles, but always finding faults when it came to the real world application... Eventually, through working in the security industry I found Krav Maga. The realistic training methods, practical and effective techniques and the philosophy/methodology behind it make complete sense. I quickly learnt how I can defend myself and others... I know Krav Maga works."
"I teach because it seals in the knowledge I need to defence myself and family, I teach because a friend of mine was killed in a violent and senseless assault, I teach so that others (like you) don't get hurt or experience the pain of an attack or it´s devastating effects."
Learn Krav Maga before you need it. I may have been unlucky to have been assaulted in the past, but I believe that the more I train, and the more I know, then the luckier I will be next time".
"I teach because it seals in the knowledge I need to defence myself and family, I teach because a friend of mine was killed in a violent and senseless assault, I teach so that others (like you) don't get hurt or experience the pain of an attack or it´s devastating effects."
Learn Krav Maga before you need it. I may have been unlucky to have been assaulted in the past, but I believe that the more I train, and the more I know, then the luckier I will be next time".