Become an Instructor
Become a part of our expanding team of SAMI Instructors and share your enthusiasm with others.
Why become an instructor?
Teach what you love
As a SAMI-X instructor, you have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of your students. You'll be teaching them valuable skills that can improve their confidence, fitness, and ability to defend themselves.
Receive a world-class education
Expand your skills and abilities by joining one of our many instructor seminars. You will get mentored by the world's best instructors and receive regular training.
Enjoy flexible training options
Our flexible training options with our face-to-face and online courses offer an optimal way of efficient, fast and also affordable training from all parts of the world.
Get exclusive access to new training material and ideas
Receive ongoing new training material and training inspiration through our online instructor portal to inspire your own courses and training classes.
Get exclusive benefits
Take advantage of our network, social media channels and comprehensive support from SAMI International.
- Instructors
- 150+
- SAMI Locations
- 40+
- Online teaching videos
- 6.000+
- Years of teaching experience
- 20
How to get started
Join one of our in-person courses or sign up to one of our online coursesOur online courses can be started at any time and you can progress at your own pace. All content is delivered in video and accompanied by assignments that you must complete and we will review. Regular video call sessions make sure you keep on track and get feedback from us for your progress. Your final exam will also be taken via video call.
Teach what you love
Our SAMI-X Combat Systems are divided into 3 categories.
With SAMI-X Defense, we provide a unique approach to self-defense that relies on not only easy-to-learn, efficient methods but also on cultivating the right mindset.
SAMI-X Krav Maga is an effective self-defense system that builds on natural instincts and can be quickly learned as a tool for emergency situations.
SAMI-X SDS is a practical combat system that teaches you how to use everyday objects for self-defense.
Learn how to effectively use a Defender (ring knife) - a discreet and easily accessible weapon for personal protection.
Our Fighting Arts Systems are focused on practical, modern martial arts training, rather than the traditional Martial Arts methods. This makes them a unique combat fighting art.
A comprehensive and sophisticated close-combat martial art system that is not subject to any rules - a fighting system without limits.
Learn how to fight with and defend against sticks. SAMI-X Stick incorporates techniques from various martial arts with one-handed and two-handed use.
Master the axe like the Vikings did thousands of years ago with this ancient fighting technique. With SAMI-X Axe we keep these old traditions alive with both, offensive and defensive moves.
Learn the art of knife fighting and defense against all types of cutting and stabbing weapons.
SAMI-X PRO is tailor-made for professionals, emphasizing defensive and offensive strategies for armed forces, government organizations, and businesses that depend on it in their daily operations.
Learn the safe and effective use of the expandable baton.
SAMI-X Pro is a comprehensive and customized combat system for authorities and professional groups.
Learn proper handling and use of various firearms to improve safety and effectiveness.
Professional training for law enforcement and security personnel.
Your instructor journey
All of our combat systems offer a range of levels with optional and mandatory specializations.
Hear from other SAMI Instructors
See how becoming a SAMI Instructors changed these peoples lives.Our Instructor Teaching Team
Meet the people that will guide you along your journey.
Peter Weckauf is the Founder of SAMI Combat Systems. He is Head Instructor in SAMI Combat Systems and always develops new techniques and exercises for the SAMI Combat Systems!
Irmi Weckauf-Hanzal is the Co-Founder of SAMI Combat Systems and founded SAMI together with Peter Weckauf in 2002. She is Head Instructor in SAMI Combat Systems and always here to help!
Robert is an Advanced Instructor in SAMI Combat Systems and one of our main instructors on SAMI-X. You will get to know him in one of our instructor courses. He is always here to help!
Anton is an Advanced Instructor in SAMI Combat Systems and one of our main instructors on SAMI-X. You will get to know him in one of our instructor courses. He is always here to help!
Frequently asked questions
Here are couple of the questions we get asked the most.