Seminar with Yossi Sheriff

We are honored to host Yossi Sheriff, Head Instructor of AKBAN, for his first-ever seminar in the United States. Known for his innovative approach to martial arts training and his decades of teaching worldwide, Yossi brings a unique depth of knowledge, combining traditional discipline with modern application.

This three-hour seminar will explore:

• Striking principles – precise, effective methods for self-defense.

• Hanbo techniques – versatile applications of the short staff.

• Fundo training – dynamic weighted-chain methods for timing, coordination, and power.

About Yossi Sheriff

Yossi Sheriff is the co-founder and head of AKBAN (Academy of Martial Arts and Research) in Israel. With over four decades of training, teaching, and developing martial arts methodology, he has earned international recognition as a leading authority on practical self-defense and movement research. Yossi is known for his clear, structured teaching style and for building bridges between martial arts tradition and modern-day training needs.

This seminar is open to practitioners of all levels who want to expand their skills, explore rare weapon methods, and train directly with one of the most experienced martial arts teachers in the world.

Don’t miss this historic opportunity to train with Yossi Sheriff in his first U.S. seminar.

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