It started off as "Spring Camp", then it was called "Affiliates Weekend", It is now called "KRAV CON". A weekend where Krav Maga practitioners can learn from one another about Krav Maga, business practices that work, or just meet new and exciting people from around the world. This year Krav Con will be in Norwich, Connecticut at 360 Defense 2-4 October 2026 which is run by Charlie McShane who will be hosting Krav Con this year. My Guests on this podcast are Charlie McShane, Will Schneider, Mark Slane, Michael Jozswiak, and Matt Kissel.

Charlie McShane started training in martial arts in early 90's and opened his martial arts school in 2002. He has a black belt in BJJ from Marcio Stambowsky and a 2nd degree black belt in American Krav Maga from Mark Slane. His school is called 360 Defense which has four locations in Connecticut.

Will Schneider USKMA Practitioner and affiliate out of Richmond Kentucky has been studying martial arts since he was five years old (38 years). He is one of the original USKMA affiliates along with being a USKMA 5th degree black belt.

Mark Slane is the founder of USKMA started Krav Maga 1999 and was one of the first American of Non-Israeli descent. Mark has written 6 books ranging from Krav Maga to Weapons Defenses. Mark holds a 5th Degree Black Belt USKMA, 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Mark is also a retired Fire Fighter/Paramedic and has made it his life's work to teach people how to be safe.

Michael Jozwiak who is a 4th degree black belt and Chief Instructor for USKMA. He and his wife Megan run USKMA together and teach at their school in Bowlingbrook IL.

Matt Kissel is a recently retired police Lt. of 30 yrs. from Gahanna, Ohio. Matt holds a 4th Degree Black Belt under USKMA and volunteers his time teaching weapons defenses at Buckeye Krav Maga in Gahanna. Matt holds a Law Enforcement Instructor Certification with Worldwide, an ASP Instructor Course Certification and the Defensive Tactics Instructor Course Certification through the Ohio Police Training Academy.

If you would like to get ahold of us, you can do so at americankravmagaradio@proton.me