Yosi's journey in the Chinese martial arts starts at 1992 and in Filipino martial arts at 2002. In the rest of the time he is an entrepreneur in the medical devices arena and a father of two young Martial Artists.

In this page mentioned are the teachers that influenced Yosi's martial way.

Wally Eisenberg and Moshe Ponte:

1971-1977 As a child Yosi had learnt the flow and contact that are unique to Judo.

Ofer Mizrahi:

1992-2001 Gong Fu Shaolin Nan Pai, an eclectic Chinese martial art that includes striking, weapon and Chi-na.

Ze’ev Foux:

2001- Present day, Ze’ev had exposed Yosi to the vast knowledge that the internal Chinese martial arts has to offer and mainly to Ba Gua Zhang.

Yuval Nechamkin & Guy Rafaeli:

2002-2005, The first to introduce Yosi to Filipino martial arts through the Arnis CSSD school.

Lakan Guru Rico Cortes:

2004- Present day, a personal student; through Rico's teachings Yosi has deepen his understanding of the Filipino martial arts and the FCS Kali core principles. With Rico's support and help Yosi had met and trained with other FMA teachers such as Tuhon Ray Dionaldo, Lakan Guru Carlos Pipo Lopez and others.

Kuya Guru Woody Woodman:

2007- Present day, a personal student; through Woody's teachings Yosi had the chance to meet the traditional side of the Filipino martial arts and gained the knowledge of using the different ranges in a fight under various situations. With Woody's support Yosi met and trained with other Pambuan Arnis Guru's such as: Ama Guru (head of the family) Raphy Pambuan and Guru Shaun Barley.

Hanan Magidovich:

A friend and partner to the same path, training with Hanan since 2003 till present day. Together they research the core principles at the basis of Chinese and Filipino Martial arts, and their common methods of training.

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CFMA members:

Well experienced martial artists and beginners as well, Yosi is learning and advancing during the weekly trainings through their insightful questions and interests.

Other Teachers:

Luo De Xiu:

Ze’ev Foux's teacher and head of Yi Zong Ba Gua Men school. Yosi had learnt from Luo in Israel and Taiwan and was inspired by his extraordinary fighting skills and profound knowledge in Chinese Martial Arts and Ba Gua in particular.

Tuhon Ray Dionaldo:

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

Ama Guru Raphy Pambuan:

Woody Woodman's teacher and the head of the Pambuan Arnis system. A sixth generation to the Pambuan Arnis family system and a very impressive Martial Artist. Yosi had met and trained with Ama Guru in the USA and was appointed, together with Hanan, as Pambuan Arnis representative in Israel.