 INSTRUCTOR JAMES BOGLIOLICoach James comes to SPAR with years of martial arts and conditioning training. He earned his CT 707 Israeli Krav System Instructor Certification under Nir Maman. He continues to train and take additional coursework, including: Violent Threat Mitigation (2021); Defense Against Handgun Threats and Edged Weapon Countermeasures (2019); Point Driven Strategies (2018) and Threat Survival Instructor Certification (2017). Coach James has an extensive background in fitness training through his preparation for and participation in road and trail running events including: the North Face Bear Mountain 50K Endurance Run, the NYC Marathon, the Houston Marathon, Dances with Dirt Extreme Trail Relay series, numerous Spartan Races (Super, Beast and Sprint), and between six to ten half marathons annually. Coach James earned a B.S. in Natural Resources from the Cornell University where he started his training in Judo. He has a law degree from Hofstra University. It was while relocating to the Buffalo-area for a new job that he discovered Krav Maga. He was impressed by the simplicity and practicality of the system, and quickly recognized that Krav Maga can provide anyone with the practical tools to defend themselves against violent confrontations. Coach James has an excellent way of conveying the importance of details in Krav Maga training. His emphasis on demonstrating proper form is greatly beneficial to students when applying the practical application of self-defense moves to reality. Coach James is an extraordinary example of how imperative it is to be properly trained and conditioned. We are very thankful to have him as a member of our coaching staff! He contributes so much thought and technicality to our class structure. Come train bright and early with Coach James! He teaches our 6:30 am Krash Krav Classes every Tuesday and Thursday morning. |
