Founder

About Solomon

My name is Solomon.

I am a martial artist, instructor, veteran, and the founder of the MMA Institute.

I have spent more than twenty years studying martial arts and personal development. During that time, I earned a black belt in Hung Gar Kung Fu, became an instructor in Commando Krav Maga taught by Jacob Lunon under Moni Aizik from Imi Lichtenfeld, and have extensive corporate security experience.

Outside of martial arts, I have lived in more than twelve states across the United States, lived in three countries, and traveled to several others. Those experiences exposed me to different cultures, communities, and ways of thinking. They taught me that there is rarely a single path to success and that valuable lessons can be found almost anywhere if you are willing to learn.

I also served in the Israel Defense Forces for just over two years during Operation Protective Edge. My military experience reinforced lessons that continue to influence my life today: preparation matters, leadership matters, and the ability to remain calm under pressure can change outcomes.

Throughout my life, I have worked with people from many different professions, backgrounds, and skill levels. One thing I have consistently found is that most people are capable of far more than they believe. Often, the difference between success and failure is not talent, but access to knowledge, guidance, and opportunity.

That belief ultimately led me to create the MMA Institute.

The Institute is the result of a lifelong interest in martial arts, education, history, preparedness, and personal growth. My goal is to help build a place where people can learn practical skills, challenge themselves, preserve knowledge, and develop the confidence needed to pursue their own goals.

When I am not working on the Institute, I continue to study martial arts, explore new places, meet new people, and look for opportunities to learn. I believe growth is a lifelong process and that every experience has something to teach us.

There is more than one path. I am still walking mine.