Chapel Hill's Leading Team Of Fitness and Self-Defense Training
the coalition instructors
All the staff instructors have been officially certified under the worldwide federation to teach Krav Maga. We pride ourselves on offering only the best tools and skills for a variety of occasions.
Ranked and Recognized by Israeli Federation of Martial Arts
The Federation was formed specifically to rise above conflict for the purpose of sharing commonalities, enhancing education, providing networking opportunities, and analyzing techniques and tactics from various styles in a non-partisan and non-biased way for the benefit of all Israeli martial arts practitioners.
This is the most prestigious acknowledgment a Krav Maga institution can achieve! You have the opportunity to train with some of the best Krav Maga Instructors in the city of Chapel Hill and beyond. Each member also has access to the Israeli Federation learning tool kit so they too can learn from the best of the best!
Jaimie Lee
Jaimie is a 2nd degree Krav Maga Black Belt and has been a Krav Maga instructor since 2012 and has four U.S. certifications. She was also certified at the Wingate Institute in Israel, the birthplace of Krav Maga. She has a background in dance and certification in Pilates/Barre. Jaimie offers a restorative approach to training.
OWNER & FOUNDER
stephen terway
head instructor
Specializing in sparring, close quarters fighting, and control techniques, Stephen Terway is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and has been teaching since 2015. He is certified through Krav Maga Worldwide, Fit-to-Fight, Krav Maga Universal, the Israeli Federation of Martial Arts, and more. Stephen has cross trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.
Meet the Team
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Ross
Hi, I’m Ross! I started training krav maga in the year 2017 and absolutely loved it. I have previous experience in wrestling and jiu jitsu, mainly I trained in krav maga. My classes could be described in a word, that word being dynamic!
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Hannah
I grew up involved in sports and always wanted to train in martial arts, but I never had the opportunity to. When I moved to Chapel Hill, I found the coalition quickly and fell in love with Krav quicker. Kicks are by far my favorite technique to train and teach. When I’m not training, I’m usually studying or spending time outside. Kida!
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Aaliyah
I began training in March of 2022. I did not train any other martial arts before Krav, but have done some training with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since. My classes are fun but challenging, with a focus on one-on-one corrections and high-energy drills.
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Wes
Wes got his start teaching kickboxing from the age of 15, later on became a boxing instructor and Trainer. He is also on the path to becoming a Krav Maga instructor!
-NASM Certified PT
-NASM Certified MMA Conditioning specialist
-ISSA Elite Trainer
-Precision Nutritionist
-20 years Kickboxing/Muay Thai Instructor
-10 years Boxing Instructor -
Rahim
Started training Krav in June 2021 with prior experience with boxing. My classes are fun, but serious. Challenging, but approachable.
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Spinner
In August 2019, “Spinner” knew that Krav was right for her the moment she saw The Coalition crew training gun disarms at a business event in Chapel Hill. Spinner previously trained karate and jiu-jitsu and needed a new martial arts. Krav Maga exceeded her expectations, igniting a fire within that only grows with each experience in the system. For anyone who doubts their fitness level to begin training, Spinner’s got your back; she started Krav at her heaviest following baby #2! Her favorite techniques to train as a student are anything with firearms, which is her second passion.
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training with the coalition nc provides
There are a wealth of benefits that come from healthy self-confidence from helping you manage fears and maintain a positive mental attitude. At The Coalition NC you'll discover there is no better way to build your confidence then with the Martial Arts.
confidence + self esteem
The team at The Coalition NC understands that with self-discipline comes all kinds of beneficial improvements to your life including advanced focus, new found respect, better health & fitness along with having an easier time at work or school. The bedrock of Martial Arts is founded on teaching discipline and self-control to its students.
Discipline & Self-Control
Knowledge of Self-Defense produces advantages far beyond looking cool and hoisting trophies. With these skills you'll learn to defend yourself in a variety of situations, whether life-threatening or you're being bullied in school. Not only that, but you'll gain the confidence to use - or not use - these skills to keep you and your family safe.
Self-Defense
The Coalition NC is dedicated to your success. Whether that means pushing you to your limits, being a friend in a time of need or spending extra time to show you a technique you're struggling with, our community is here to make you feel comfortable and safe while having fun and learning effective techniques.