instructors
STEVEN KRATSAS
HYBRID KRAV MAGA (HKM) BLACK BELT;
CERTIFIED HYBRID KRAV-MAGA BLACK BELT INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFIED KMG EXPERT LEVEL INSTRUCTOR;
CERTIFIED KMG GENERAL INSTRUCTOR;
CERTIFIED KMG COMBAT MINDSET INSTRUCTOR;
CERTIFIED KMG KIDS INSTRUCTOR;
CERTIFIED KMG WOMENS INSTRUCTOR;
Certified KMG Third Party Protection Instructor
Steven started Krav Maga in 2010 with KMG (Krav Maga Global) and completed the KMG Instructor course and received his instructors’ certification in 2014. Steven completed his Krav Maga Instructors’ Certificate under Rune Lind (Norway, KMG Expert Level 5 and Global Team Instructor).
In 2016 Steven undertook the CMIC (Combat Mindset Instructors Course) and was certified to become a Combat Mindset Instructor.
In 2017 Steven completed the Kids Instructor course and the Womens Instructor course.
In 2019 Steven became the first SGS Krav Maga Instructor to visit the Expert camp in Israel, where he completed and was certified officially as an Expert 1 Instructor under KMG.
In 2024, Steven achieved his Hybrid Krav-Maga Black Belt.
Steven has also involved in the MILES (Military, Law Enforcement and Security) industry for over six years.
Steven is a big believer in realistic self-defence based on krav maga and has chosen Hybrid Krav-Maga (HKM) as the world’s most realistic self-defence and fighting system to bring to SGS Krav Maga students.
EXPERIENCE
- 15 Years of experience in Krav Maga
- HKM Black Belt 2024
- HKM Certified Instructor 2024
- KMG GIC Certified Instructor 2014
- KMG Combat Mindset Certified Instructor 2016
- KMG Third Party Protection Instructor 2016
- KMG KIC Certified Instructor (Krav Junior Instructor) 2017
- KMG WIC Certified Instructor (Womens Instructor) 2017
- KMG Instructor Expert Level E1 under Jan Tevini (Expert Level 4) 2019
BLOGS
Could your Krav Maga training save you in a horror movie? While we hope you never have to test your self-defence skills against a masked villain, the situational awareness and practical techniques taught at SGS Krav Maga could make all the difference in a real-life emergency. It’s Friday night. You...
Picture this: You’re in a dark alley, some aggressive clown is coming at you, and you calmly press a secret spot behind his ear like you’re ringing a doorbell. Boom, he drops like a sack of potatoes, eyes rolling back, completely unconscious. You dust off your hands, wink at the...
At SGS Krav Maga in Sydney, self-defence training isn’t just about punches, drills, and sweat. It’s about mindset, identity, consistency, and growth. Over time, I’ve distilled my personal training philosophy into a set of principles — all beginning with the letter P. These aren’t motivational clichés. They’re practical mental tools...
Sorry not sorry. Bodybuilding is not self-defence. Confusing the two can get you hurt. Let’s say it loud for the guys flexing in the mirror right now: Having a big chest, 20-inch arms, and visible abs does NOT make you good at self-defence.In fact, it can sometimes make things worse....
In a world where confrontations arise unexpectedly, many people cling to hope that staying passive will decrease aggression. They think: “If I just stay calm and don’t fight back, the threat will pass.” “Maybe if I just don’t hit him and I just stay here nicely, he won’t hit me.”...
KRAVMAGEDDON IS BACK. 8 NOVEMBER 2024. Challenge yourself by completing 15 hours of non-stop fighting, self-defence, and grappling training. Starts 8 November 2025 @ 9.00amEnds 9 November 2025 @ 12.00am CLICK TO ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE Kravmageddon returns for the third year running on 8 November 2025. It’s designed to be the...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is widely celebrated for its effective grappling techniques, leverage, and control in controlled environments. However, the harsh reality of street violence often introduces dangerous variables such as multiple attackers, weapons, and unpredictable tactics—including biting. The following real-world examples involving highly skilled BJJ black belts tragically illustrate how...
What are the best shoes for Krav Maga? We’re going to take a dive into the best shoes for training Krav Maga both for men and women. Training in Hybrid Krav Maga at SGS Krav Maga demands footwear that delivers stability, traction, and comfort without compromising agility. Your choice of...
SGS Krav Maga Welcomes Tommy Blom, Head of Hybrid Krav Maga, for His First-Ever Australia Visit From Friday 11 July through Thursday 17 July 2025, SGS Krav Maga will host Tommy Blom—Global Director and Head Instructor of Hybrid Krav Maga—for an intensive HKM Instructor Course, culminating in a public workshop...
Modern children face unique challenges: they’re easily triggered, glued to screens, and often reluctant to move their bodies, which has lead to up to 25 per cent of children in Australia being either overweight or obese. This trend has seeped into self-defence classes, where kids drop out prematurely and miss out...