Instructors
Tzviel “BK” Blankchtein
Tzviel “BK” Blankchtein served in the Israeli military, following his 5 years in special operations with 18 more as a reservist. BK’s expertise relates to leading-edge defense strategies for maintaining […]
Randy Watt
Randy Watt has served as a leader in both military and law enforcement roles during his extensive career. As a Police officer, Randy worked for the Ogden, Utah, Police department […]
Rick Torres
Rick Torres is a retired SWAT team leader. He served many roles on the team, including lead firearms instructor, lead defensive tactics instructor, sniper/observer, rappel master, and tactical instructor. Rick’s last assignment had him working closely with the U.S. Secret Service (CAT) team as a team leader for a Quick Response Team (QRT), providing protection for the president of the United States.
Rick is very passionate about competition and travels the country shooting USPSA Pistol, 2-Gun and Team Sniper competitions for Team IWI. Rick is also the lead firearms instructor at Torres Training Solutions (TTS).
Dave “DB” Benton
Dave “DB” Benton has a combined 25 years serving in specialized teams and leadership roles in the military, law enforcement, protective security, and intelligence community. He has held many positions on various teams from assaulter, sniper, breacher, tactical medic, team leader, and instructor positions from explosive entry to SWAT.
Thomas Alibrando
Prior to IWI US, Tom served as a police officer, SWAT, LE Precision rifleman, instructor in all disciplines, and special investigations officer in the Prescott area of Arizona for 11 […]
Ron Grobman
Ron Grobman is the founder and lead instructor of Tactical Fitness Austin. At the age of 16, he became the youngest certified Krav Maga instructor in the United States. Since […]