The Life-saving training your community needs now

Empower your synagogue or community with an immersive, hands-on training on responding to active shooter and critical first-aid emergencies—and transform every member into a vital asset for communal safety.

Be prepared.
for anything.

When lethal threats to our Jewish community are all too real, preparedness isn't a luxury—it's a sacred obligation. Krav Combat Academy’s Active Violence Emergency Response Training (A.V.E.R.T.) is a 2-hour intensive course designed to give your members the knowledge and skills to safeguard lives in the face of an active shooter scenario and the critical moments that follow.

why A.V.E.R.T.?

  • Realistic and Practical

    Learn actionable skills, not just theory. Using real-life simulations, you’ll learn proven techniques and practice with actual medical equipment and training weapon replicas.

  • Integrative Approach

    Be prepared for anything. From recognizing the early warning signs of an active shooter to life-saving first aid, you’ll cover the gamut of emergency response through multimedia learning blended with hands-on training.

  • Expert-Led by a 20+ Year instructor

    Rabbi Michoel Shapiro brings over two decades of experience in self-defense training across North America and is a certified EMT serving Hatzalah of Union County, NJ.

“This training prepared us in ways we didn’t even know we needed. It could literally change the outcome of an active shooter situation.”

“The A.V.E.R.T. training was outstanding. The course was engaging from start to finish and delivered relevant information we hadn't received in other active shooter training—making it far more valuable. Rabbi Michoel’s presentation style is incredibly likable; he instantly connected with everyone.

What struck me most were two things: First, the course taught us crucial information about handling emergency bleeding. Before, I would have done what anyone naturally does, which is often not the most effective response. Second, the program trained us to consciously map out how we'd react if gunshots were to occur. This pre-planning could make all the difference in an emergency situation.

A.V.E.R.T. prepares you in ways you didn't even realize you needed. It could literally change the outcome of an active shooter situation, both in saving someone who's injured and in properly responding to the perpetrator. This course is a game-changer."

Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein

Director of Adult Education at Chabad of Bucks County

What will we Learn?

  • RUN, Hide, Fight Protocol

    Learn and practice the protocol proven to save lives during violent incidents.

  • DECIPHER THE ACTIVE SHOOTER PROFILE

    Equip yourself with insights into the characteristics and patterns of active shooters.

  • “STOP THE BLEED” TRAINING

    Master vital first-aid techniques like applying direct pressure, using tourniquets, and wound packing.

  • REAL-WORLD SIMULATIONS

    Get hands-on with provided equipment and enact realistic scenarios to reinforce your learning.

  • Q&A SESSION

    Adapt your active shooter response plan with expert guidance to address the specific challenges your community faces.

Meet your instructor

Rabbi Michoel Shapiro (a.k.a. “The Fighting Rabbi”) is founder of Krav Combat Academy and a self-defense instructor with over two decades of experience in training students across North America.

He began his career as a Certified Associate Instructor under Grandmaster Rhon Mizrachi’s Krav Maga Federation and Mike Lee Kanarek’s Haganah F.I.G.H.T. System. He has also been a former member of Moshe Katz’s Israeli Krav International and led study groups for world-renowned expert Lee Morrison’s Urban Combatives.

In addition to his self-defense expertise, Michoel is a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) accredited by the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health. His commitment to public safety extends beyond his training, as he proudly serves as a Volunteer First Responder with Hatzalah of Union County, NJ, providing immediate assistance in emergencies.

Michoel's dedication to community well-being is further exemplified by his role as a member of the United States Chaplain Task Force, where he offers support and guidance during challenging times. More recently, Michoel has become certified as an AVERT Active Shooter Response Instructor, equipping individuals and communities to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Rabbi Michoel Shapiro

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