GRADING SYSTEM

The Krav Maga grading system is divided into 3 main categories; Practitioner, Graduate and Expert Levels. IKMF students can participate in classes, testing or workshops/seminars worldwide where they see the IKMF logo by simply showing their IKMF Passport, which they receive after taking their first test. Most Krav Maga students are ready for the level 1 test after 3 months of training and there after every 4-6 months (dependant on regular and intensive training).

Each level has its own badges of merit which are colour coded as described.

Practioner Level (P1-P5)

Graduate Level (G1-G5)

Expert Level (E1-E5)
 

These are Krav Maga students. Their grading patches are Yellow with black bars.
2 bars = Practitioner Level 2 (P2)

These are mainly Krav Maga instructors, although there may be Graduate level students who have not taken the instructors certification. Graduate’s grading patches are blue with Black bars.
5 bars = Graduate Level 5 (G5)

These are high level instructors. Usually specialising or assisting in other areas such as Police, Special Units or Military instruction, in addition to their civilian qualification. Their grading patches are Gold with Red bars. 1 bar = Expert Level 1 (E1)