Meet Our Krav Maga Instructors — Eitan Krav Maga
At Eitan Krav Maga, our team of instructors brings together a unique blend of military discipline, technical expertise, and a deep passion for empowering others through self-defence.
At the helm of our club are two senior instructors who bring serious real-world experience without any of the ego.
Victoria Kitson, a former Australian Army Reservist, brings high energy, sharp focus, and a direct, practical edge to every session. Training with Vicky means learning how to stay composed, move with purpose, and build real confidence on the mats.
Alongside her is Nicholas Kitson, Technical Director for FEKM UK. Holding a 2nd Darga black belt in Krav Maga and a 2nd Dan black belt in Aikido – with further background in amateur boxing and Muay Thai – Nicholas combines top-tier technical knowledge with an approachable, community-driven coaching style. He oversees technical development both in our club and across the UK whilst keeping every class welcoming, grounded and real-life driven.
Backing them up on the floor is our dedicated coaching team: Peter Dacres and Micheal Muttiah. Check out their full bios over on our Instructors page.
Together, our team is focused on one thing: giving you a safe, physically challenging, and genuinely supportive environment to train in. Whether your goal is practical self-defence, functional fitness, or simply learning something new with a great group of people, you will find high-calibre coaching and a totally approachable, friendly atmosphere from day one.
Victoria Kitson
Club Founder & Senior Instructor
“I tried Krav Maga for the first time 13 years ago as part of my second bucket list marking a milestone birthday. All I can say is that I fell in love in a singe 90 minute class.”
Back then, very few women were practicing Kravists in the UK. I found this surprising as self-defence should be widely appealing to women of all ages.
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I made it my mission to work within our federation, the FEKM-UK, to make Krav Maga accessible to both men and women. As part of that mission I went on to become a the first woman to qualified as an instructor and the first woman club founder in our UK federation.
I absolutely love teaching Krav Maga and particularly seeing students grow and develop their skills and confidence in a matter of months – regardless of their initial ability and fitness level. Our club ethos is all about safety, community, fraternity and the support to challenge ourselves every single session.
“Best flying elbow strikes for miles.”
I’ve been obsessed with combat sports since I first laced up boxing gloves at age nine. Even while building a career in IT, I couldn’t stay behind a desk for long – I missed the adrenaline of contact sports too much.
That drive led me on an incredible journey: from competing in national boxing championships to earning a 2nd Dan Black Belt after 16 years of Aikido training, and even travelling to Thailand to grind through traditional Muay Thai camps.
These days, I’m pouring all that experience into teaching Krav Maga. There is honestly nothing better than watching our students grow, develop new skills, and find their own confidence. Plus, I’ve been told I have the “best flying elbow strikes for miles,” so you know training will never be boring!
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When I started Krav Maga I discovered that is a perfect counterpoint to Aikido with its emphasis on real life self-defence and simple, direct yet highly effective movement. I achieved my Black belt after 8 years of training and have recently been asked to become the Technical Director for the UK Federation. It’s an pleasure and a privilege to pass on what I’ve learned to a next generation of Krav Maga practitioners. It’s also an honour to help maintain the FEKM traditions and technical proficiency.
In addition to Krav Maga I have recently started my Calisthenics journey and along with my daily yoga daily regime this keeps me fit and flexible. The endurance of one and flexibility of the other ensures injury free Krav Maga – it is after all a combat sport. Oh, and I continue to be a happy IT Consultant by day.
Nicholas Kitson
FEKM UK Technical Director
& Senior Instructor
Michael Muttiah
Instructor
“What I love most about Krav Maga is its simplicity and accessibility.”
I first tried Krav Maga in 2018 at a small club, but it wasn’t until I joined Eitan Titans later that year in Peckham that I really fell in love with it. Back then, I was three stone overweight, low on energy, and had only dabbled in boxing and Muay Thai. Seven years later, I’m fitter, more confident, and proud to have become an instructor in 2022. What I love most about Krav Maga is its simplicity and accessibility, anyone can learn it. It’s fast, effective, and gives people the confidence to handle themselves in any situation.
“Krav Maga has given me composure, clarity under pressure, confidence, and a realistic sense of risk..”
I started Krav Maga training in 2017. I was looking for a new challenge and practical skills to protect myself, my family, and others – while staying fit with purpose.
After years in sport and over 25 years working with young people facing trauma, I’ve often had to manage volatile situations where calm judgment and practical self-protection were essential.
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As an instructor, I am calm, patient, inclusive, and focused on fundamentals. I teach with awareness of where people are starting – age, experience, confidence, and ability – and their progress is my win too.
Krav Maga has given me composure, clarity under pressure, confidence, and a realistic sense of risk – knowing when to walk away and when to act. It’s fast, direct, and simple: do what works, then get out.
Through Eitan Krav Maga, I’ve also found a strong community – people who challenge me, keep my standards high, and make training something I genuinely look forward to.
Going forward my aspirations are to:
1. Earn a Black Belt and keep progressing through the Darga (same as Dan Grades in Karate)
2. Teach Krav Maga to children, young people, and people with SEND (special educational needs
3. To be able to fluently and confidently teach the full syllabus across all belts.
I am also trained in Special Educational Needs & Disabilites.
See you at training!
Peter Dacres
Instructor