ACT - Armed Combat and Tactics offers a comprehensive system of full-contact weapon fighting founded in Israel by Alexander Zhelezniak & Noah Gross. With over two decades of experience and a presence in approximately 20 countries, ACT is dedicated to instructing the practical application of bladed and impact weapons, as well as unarmed techniques against armed adversaries.

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Our mission is to enhance combat proficiency through rigorous training in a versatile range of weapons. We provide a controlled environment that closely simulates real-world combat scenarios, allowing for the safe development and testing of weapon skills.

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Influenced by disciplines such as boxing, Jogo do pau, fencing, cane fighting, yari (so) jitsu, Escrima, Kenjutsu, Haidong Gumdo, and others, our curriculum incorporates a diverse arsenal including knives, katanas, spears (Yari/Naginata), machetes/bolos, European longswords, medium staffs (Jo and its Portuguese counterpart), and folding tactical batons.

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Full-contact sparring is a fundamental aspect of our daily training regimen, promoting practical skill development. 

Central to ACT's philosophy is non-sportive, full-contact combat with minimal rules, albeit in a safe environment. This approach drives us towards maximum efficiency in technique application, ensuring our training remains grounded in practical realism —a cornerstone of our martial arts journey.

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That is what we strive to bring out - Realism. Combat Integrity.