Ivan Kravitz is the CEO and founder of US Blackbelt Academy. US Blackbelt Academy is an upscale professional Martial Arts academy that has been in business since 1995. As a pioneer in the modern day martial arts industry, he has enjoyed over 30 years as a martial artist, athlete and teacher. He currently holds the rank of 6th Degree Black Belt and continues to train and learn a variety of arts to add to our Multi-Style training system. He is also a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under the legendary Royce Gracie.He has been teaching, educating and motivating Adults, teens and children for more than 30 years. His ability to motivate and inspire people to improve their lives, both mentally and physically, has earned him many accolades from his mentors, peers, students and their families. He continues to work in the area of Leadership Development and Character Education and creating tomorrows leaders.Ivan is a well know speaker and presenter. He has presented and spoken about various topics regarding leadership and business at the Educational Funding Company's Annual Summit over the last 7 years.Ivan is a former Advisory Board Member for the Educational Funding Company (EFC), the industry’s leading Martial Arts Tuition and Management Company. He has also been an active participant in civic minded programs such as Child Safety and Awareness seminars, Rape Prevention programs, and has spearheaded initiatives with law enforcement and community service representatives across the country to promote safer and better informed children and parents.Specialties: Public SpeakerPresentation AbilitiesMotivational AbilitiesProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStaff DevelopmentFluent in Spanish