Hanan is a PhD student at the field of Biophysics, Neurobiology and Physiology, his research focuses on neuron signal propagation and the role of scaffold proteins in synapse assembly. Most of his time divided between his family and martial arts which became a way of life. During his years of training Hanan met, interviewed and trained with many of the top teachers in the Martial Arts world. From all of them he learnt a great deal about Martial Arts, how to train and learn Martial Arts but not less important how not to train and how not to teach.

The teachers presented at this page are the ones that influenced the most on Hanan's Martial way.

Z'eev Foux:

1998- Present day, training with Z'eev Foux Gao Yi Sheng style Ba Gua Zhang. With Z'eev's help and encouragement Hanan had traveled to China for 4 years to deepen his understanding and skill at the art of Ba Gua Zhang.

Han Fang Rui:

1999- Present day, a personal disciple, trained and practiced with Han for 4 years in mainland China and keeps close contact and relationship with him till this day. Through Mr. Han’s guidance Hanan has deepen his knowledge and research in the art of Gao Yi Sheng Ba Gua Zhang.

Chen Bao Zhen:

2000- Present day, a personal disciple for 3 years in mainland China, trained under Mr. Chen in the various weapons of the Gao style BGZ. Through Mr. Chen's teachings Hanan gained the knowledge and skill at these weapons.

Lakan Guro Rico Cortes:

2004- Present day, a personal student, through Rico's teachings Hanan has deepened his understanding at the Filipino martial arts and FCS Kali core principles. Following Rico's recommendation Hanan and Yosi were appointed by FCS Kali founder Tuhon Ray Dionaldo as FCS Kali representatives in Israel. With Rico's support and help Hanan met and trained with other FMA teachers such as: Tuhon Ray Dionaldo, Lakan Guro Carlos Pipo Lopez, Woody Woodman, Travis De-Vita and others.

Kuya Guro Woody Woodman:

2007- Present day, a personal student, through Woody's teachings Hanan had the chance to meet the traditional side of the Filipino martial arts and to gain the knowledge of using the different ranges in a fight under various situations. With Woody's recommendation Hanan and Yosi were appointed by Ama Guro Raphy Pambuan to be Pambuan Arnis representatives in Israel. With Woody's support Hanan met and trained with other Pambuan Arnis Guro's such as Kuya Guro Travis De-Vita.

Yosi Weitzman:

A friend and a partner to the same path in Martial Arts, Yosi was the first to introduce Filipino Martial Arts to Hanan in the form of Modern Arnis. Hanan is learning and deepens his understanding through their continuous trainings.

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CFMA members:

A curious group, well experienced as well as new comers Martial Artists. During CFMA trainings Hanan is learning continuously how to train, learn and teach. Thanks to CFMA members Hanan gains an increasing enthusiasm for Martial Arts in every single training.

Other Teachers:

Luo De Xiu:

Ze’ev Foux's teacher and the head of Yi Zong Ba Gua Men school in Taiwan.Hanan learnt and was deeply influenced from Luo's knowledge and skill, while learning from him during their encounters in various seminars and in person.

Tuhon Ray Dionaldo:

Rico Cortés's teacher and the founder of FCS Kali, holds an enormous knowledge in Filipino Martial Arts and an inspiring teacher. Hanan has met and trained with Ray in Europe and in Israel, and together with Yosi was appointed as FCS Kali representative and FCS Kali certified instructor.

Alex Zhelzniak:

Head and founder of ACT (Armed Combat and Tactics), Hanan had learnt and influenced from Alex's teachings and knowledge in practical weapon fighting.