I.H.T.H.C – ISRAELI HAND TO HAND COMBAT

The organization was established by 5th dan black belt Tal Zilberberg in order to preserve the principles and spirit of true self defense that was distilled from traditional karate training.

The founder of the organization is currently a senior instructor for Karate and hand-to-hand combat, he has a variety of self-defense experiences in many fields. After 32 years of training, teaching and "breathing" traditional karate, The founder's deep familiarity with the karate techniques that were used for actual combat inspired him to create a new establishment while preserving traditional karate principles.

I.H.T.H.C will strive to develop, enhance and improve the method based on the principles of traditional karate and the spirit of its founder. Within the organization, there are dozens of black belt members certified with both the Wingate Institute, "The International Budo Academy" and the Israeli Defense Forces.

I.H.T.H.C is teaching and instructing all range of people in both of civil & military populations and touches all aspects of self-defense and hand-to-hand combat skills.

About The Founder

Tal Zilberberg, (married + 2)

A top senior instructor of traditional karate and self-defense.

6th Dan black belt in karate and former member of an elite task force in the military police.

certified senior trainer of Karate & self-defense from the "Wingate Institute College" recognized by the ministry of sport in Israel.

certified senior Fitness trainer. 

Tal is the head and founder of the ITSKS Israeli traditional karate schools. His senior students serve in the most elite units in the "Israeli defense forces" including the "Navy Seals", "Air force", "The Unit" and other top military and police units.

Tal is teaching and training the special units of Israeli forces, and also police departments.

His special system of IHTHC that he developed got a fast reputation and delegations from south America are already coming to Israel to attend International courses.

The I.H.T.H.C method contains two main parts:

Self Defense:

This part includes structured exercises to protect against threats, attacks, sharp objects attacks, live weapons, bear hugs, chokes, kicks and punches etc. The exercises relate to a wide range of scenarios such as: standing, on the ground, sitting, while in a vehicle, hostages, and attacks on a third party. Generally, the exercise is over as soon as the threat no longer exists or stops. This can happen by either counter attack, neutralizing controlling your opponent or by getting away from the scene. The self-defense exercises are based on simple, natural and basic movement which allows effective execution by anybody.

With the I.H.T.H.C an untrained person can easily fine tune his or hers reflexes to the most effective and immediate self defense

Hand to Hand Combat:

This part is made up of punches, kicks, and defending in motion. The goal of this section is to prepare the student for a conflict from both the physical and mental aspects. Hand to Hand combat is more complex and can last relatively longer than self-defense. Violent conflict usually starts when an effort to execute a self-defense exercise develops into a fight

I.H.T.H.C system emphasize several insights:

"Always be in control and take a good look on your surroundings, if you can avoid fighting- do it with no ego, if you can't – fight fast, strong and take the element of surprise on your side"

In the streets there are no rules, the only rule is "don't get hurt or die", act now and save your life, explain later". If you are forced to fight and you get injured continue fighting even under the new circumstances.

   “The simple way is the shortest and fastest way” – Strive for simplicity and effectiveness

“Minimum movement against maximum force”- Use minimum movement and energy in order to protect yourself. At the same time, you must strive to respond to multiple threats with minimum movement.