What is PRIMAL?

Created and founded by Ryan Davies- PRIMAL is a South African Martial Art system for the purpose of self defence and survival. PRIMAL combines the principles of Israeli Krav Maga with ACT Israeli Armed Combat & Tactics system. PRIMAL teaches a full combative triangle of striking, grappling and weapons both edge and impact.

Who trains in PRIMAL?

People who have a need for advanced self protection skills with edge and impact weapons.This includes civilians, professional security and VIP protection officers as well as military personal.

What makes PRIMAL stand out form the crowd?

The source, the system, the way. We know we are different, that does not mean we think we are better. Our history speaks for itself, our teaches created us. Being South African we have direct experience of both criminal behaviour and violence. We teach from our real world experience and we share our stories of survival.

Where is PRIMAL?

We are based in Bliargowrie Johannesburg South Africa..

Does PRIMAL have a grading system?

Yes. We believe it is important for a student to be able to train, study and track their personal learning progress from A right through to Z. That is the make up of a system. We want our students to academically and physically understand how it works. Just like a car mechanic, you need to understand the workings of an engine. Martial Arts is the engine, we grade you on showing us how it all works.

Does PRIMAL offer Krav Maga instructor courses?

Yes. The PRIMAL Instructor course P.I.C has 9 levels and takes an average of 3 years to complete your full instructor training. P.I.C level 1 to level 3 course takes 24 hours ( Friday, Saturday and Sunday ) to complete. Instructor testing takes place 3 months to 1 year later before full certification is granted. If an instructor fails the Instructor exam they are welcome to redo the next available course at no extra charge and retest at a later stage.

1) Student

Grades in the PRIMAL belt system. The goal is to learn to fight empty handed and with weapons for the purpose of self defence and survival. A student has no interest in teaching.

2) Assistant Instructor

A student of the PRIMAL system who has an interest in teaching the art. An assistant instructor assists the Instructor in class and attends at least 1 instructor class per week. An assistant instructor is welcome to teach his or her knowledge outside of the PRIMAL academy and even start up their own training group. An assistant instructor is not allowed to market themselves as an official PRIMAL instructor until they have completed Level 1 to 3 P.I.C instructor course and passed their instructor exam.

3) Associate Instructor

An instructor outside of the PRIMAL school who has complete P.I.C 1 to 3 and passed their instructor exam with 85% and above. An Associate instructor generally works within an organisation or company and teaches The PRIMAL system privately in that organisation.

4) Full Instructor

An instructor of the PRIMAL system who has completed P.I.C 1 to 3 and passed their instructor exam with 85% and above. A full instructor can market their training as the PRIMAL system however if they would like to use the PRIMAL official trademarked brand and corporate ID- a yearly affiliation fee is required.

5) Advanced Instructor

An instructor of the PRIMAL system who has completed P.I.C 1 to 6 and passed their instructor exam with 85% and above as well as achieved a blue belt rank. An advanced instructor can market their training as the PRIMAL system however if they would Like to use the PRIMAL official trademarked brand and corporate ID- a yearly affiliation fee is required.

6) Expert Instructor

An instructor of the PRIMAL system who has completed P.I.C 1 to 9 and passed their instructor exam with 85% and above as well as achieved 1st degree black belt rank. An Expert instructor can market their training as the PRIMAL system however if they would Like to use the PRIMAL official trademarked brand and corporate ID- a yearly affiliation fee is required.

Does PRIMAL teach children?

Yes. Children ages 9 and up are welcome to train privately under our PRIMAL kids program.

How many people participate in a PRIMAL class ?

Class is limited to 8 people.

Does PRIMAL offer any sort of fitness training?

Yes we do offer specialist strength and conditioning programs and personal training.

What weapons are taught at PRIMAL ?

Katana / Bokken, Machete, Expandable Baton, Folding Knife, Fixed Blade Knife and all sorts of improvisation.

Does PRIMAL teach any sort of tactical / firearms training?

No. Firearms simply are not PRIMAL, where sticks and fists are. We do however have good relationships with quality Firearm instructors and schools and we will be happy to refer you.

Is PRIMAL affiliated to any other international Krav Maga or Combative Schools?

Yes and No. We have in the past directed the activity of other international schools such as The Israeli Krav Maga Association, Protect Krav Maga and the ACT Armed Combat & Tactics schools in South Africa. Although PRIMAL is independent of these schools and organisations, we are directly connected via history, our on going business relationships and the systems didactics we collectively teach. PRIMAL content was taught to us directly in Israel and exists via Israel to South Africa. Grand Master Haim Gidon, Yigal Abriv, Major Itay Gil, Noah Gross and Alexander Zhelezniak have all played a vital role and contribution to the PRIMAL system.

How much is training?

Please send us a WhatsAPP to +27826781371. We will happily answer all your questions and send you all the information you need to get started.