

Instructor | High-Tech Talent Advocate: Amy Maxwell
Amy Maxwell is a cornerstone of the Kore Self Defense community, having begun her training within our first six months of operation in 2012. As one of our most tenured instructors, Amy has been an integral force in Kore’s mission to elevate female leadership within the self-defense industry. Her original instructor certification was granted by Krav Maga Global (KMG), and she has since advanced her expertise through extensive training in diverse fighting systems and the Kore Instructor College.
A Catalyst for Personal Fulfillment
Outside of the training center, Amy is a high-impact recruiter for SIXGEN, where she specializes in finding “unicorns”—innovative developers ready to disrupt norms and tackle fulfilling work. Her professional purpose is to help people “light up” by connecting them with their passions and pushing radical ideas into the public space.
Amy brings this same infectious energy and commitment to the mats at Kore:
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Goal Development: She utilizes her professional expertise in talent expansion to help students define their training goals and navigate the “difficult tasks” required to master Krav Maga.
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Authentic Leadership: Known for her transparency and authenticity, Amy creates a training environment where students feel empowered to take bold risks and push past their perceived limits.
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Empowering Women: As a pioneer for female instructors in the U.S., Amy serves as a powerful mentor for women looking to claim their space and master reality-based self-defense.
Innovation on the Mat
Amy doesn’t just teach techniques; she fosters a mindset of innovation and impact. She views Krav Maga as a “next adventure” for her students—a place where they can expand their capabilities and build a future defined by confidence and resilience.
Whether she is coaching a newcomer through their first striking drill or helping an advanced practitioner refine their situational awareness, Amy is dedicated to ensuring every student finds fulfillment in the challenge of the training.

