Advisory Board

Michael Chayat is the founder of the Stronger Association, which uses martial arts to help at-risk youth from the ultra-Orthodox society in Israel get out of situations of risk, drugs, alcohol, crime and violence and to acquire education and professional skills. He trains and coaches capoeira, a Brazilian martial art, for which he has won a number of awards: first place for the … [Read more...] about Miki Chayat – Capoeira Martial Art Champion

Rabbi Erez Sherman is Co–Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, where he helps lead one of the nation’s premier Conservative congregations. Ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary, he is a graduate of Columbia University and List College, with training in both music and Talmud. Rabbi Sherman directs Sinai Temple’s Israel engagement efforts—building relationships … [Read more...] about Rabbi Erez Sherman, Community Leader

Sagi Dovev — The Fighter Who Heals In every fight, there’s a moment when strength is tested — not by an opponent, but by life itself.Major Sagi Dovev, former IDF special forces officer and Krav Maga expert, has made that moment his mission. After years training Israel’s elite soldiers in close combat, Sagi now dedicates himself to a different kind of battle: rebuilding … [Read more...] about Sagi Dovev – Entrepreunur, Martial Arts Expert 

Sometimes, the bravest victories happen off the mat. In 2019, Iranian judo champion Saeid Mollaei was ordered by his government to lose on purpose—to avoid facing Israeli judoka Sagi Muki in the World Championships.Instead, Saeid chose integrity. He walked away from his country, risking everything to stand for what sport truly means. Fleeing to Europe, Saeid rebuilt his … [Read more...] about Saeid Mollaei, Olympic Medalist (Judo) And World Champion

Sagi Muki Joins Project Max Athlete Advisory Board Project Max proudly welcomes Israeli Olympic judoka and 2019 World Champion Sagi Muki to its Athlete Advisory Board. Muki, one of Israel’s most celebrated athletes, is known not only for his achievements on the mat — including gold at the 2019 Judo World Championships, two European titles, and an Olympic bronze in the … [Read more...] about Sagi Muki, Olympic Medalist (Judo) And World Champion