Golani Unit Background

Golani unit is one of the most elite units in the IDF (Israeli Defence Force). The unit has extreme operational experience from 1947 to 2008. The unit today, finds itself operating in Lebanon and in Gaza, deep behind enemy lines.

The Golani unit has the skill to respond to virtually any situation:

• Hostage situations
• Violent conflict and war situations
• Terrorism

The unit is able to fight anywhere:

• In the bush
• Urban and built up areas
• Desert
• Snow

Idan Abolnik is an ex-member of the Golani unit and served in the unit for many years. Idan also worked in government level security in Israel. In 2001 Idan Abolnik founded Golani Specialist Security (now Golani Israeli Security Specialists) in an effort to improve the security standards in the professional security sector in South Africa and around the world.

Today, Golani Israeli Security Specialists provide training and services to government and private sector personnel, with a lot of exposure to special units in both military and police environments.

We aim to empower the public/civilian population with the best self-defence system out there (Golani Krav Maga). We've also taken it a step further by offering civilians basic tactical skills to better handle any violent situation they may face.

Why Golani Israeli Security Specialists?

Golani's advantage lies in the fact that:

• All the techniques taught and used originate from an Israeli Special Forces and government level security background, considered some of the best in the world
• The broad spectrum of skills and knowledge in Golani, makes it possible for us to leave no stone unturned
• Knowledge dilution has been kept to a minimum. Knowledge carried over to students and used by operators in the field are not 3rd of 4th hand knowledge
• Techniques have not been simplified to suit a commercial setting. Instead, quality and effectiveness take priority

Idan Abolnik

Certificates

Experience

Completed Specialist Security training program, specifically "GR" and "Bariach" training Served as a bodyguard in top security service in Israel (including Israeli Prime Ministers) Stationed as a ship marshal under the Israeli Governments Gidonim unit, aboard MSC Monteray Stationed as an air marshal under Israeli Government or El Al airline Stationed as a train marshal Trained air marshal and ground security crews for El Al airline Member of the Israeli Ya'mam anti-terror unit Developed Kalah hand-to-hand combat system Compiled security plans for a Greek cruise ship Commander, anti-tank rocket launch team, The Dragons Compiled SAQA firearms manual, obtained SAQA accreditation for firearm instruction

Qualifications

IDF Fighter Level 8 (highest qualification) Certified for the handling of: Heavy machine gun, M16, Uzzi, Galil, MP5 and more Parachuting SWAT Operational diving instructor Combat first aid Sniping (M14, A4, Baret) Rocket launching Survival Anti-terror instructor Officer, Special Forces team Close Protection operative and close protection trainer, IBSSA (International Bodyguards Security Services Association) Member #N00739ISR

Etienne Ferreira & Emile Sievers

Coming from various backgrounds, both Etienne and Emile have trained and instructed with Idan for a combined 16 years. Idan has trained both Etienne and Emile in all the skills taught at Golani for many years, enabling them to transfer accurate knowledge to students.

Both act as directors of the company and also as instructors, forming the base of Golani together with Idan Abolnik.

Their training completed includes (but is not limited to):

• Advanced Close Protection
• Advanced Krav Maga
• Combat Shooting
• SWAT
• Counter Terrorism
• Air Marshal
• Security Consulting, Planning and Risk Assessment