Pawel Cichowlas
Pawel Cichowlas is the founder and lead instructor of Krav Maga Detroit, a premier self-defense training center established in Troy, Michigan, in 2005. Originally from Krakow, Poland, Pawel immigrated to the United States in 1996, bringing with him a passion for martial arts and a dedication to helping others. A 3rd Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga, he has trained with some of the world’s top experts, mastering hand-to-hand combat, weapons defense, and fitness instruction. With over two decades of experience, Pawel’s mission is rooted in the Krav Maga philosophy of “so one may walk in peace,” empowering students of all ages and backgrounds with practical, real-world self-defense skills. Alongside his wife, Lisa, he has built a thriving community at Krav Maga Detroit, forging warriors with grit, confidence, and resilience.
In helping train the next generation of Krav Maga Instructors, Pawel was a part of "Train the Trainer" for Krav Maga Worldwide and Krav Maga Alliance.
Specialties include: hand-to-hand combat training, self-defense training, defensive tactics for law enforcement and military, defenses against attackers armed with various weapons (blunt objects, edged weapons, firearms), fight scene choreography for movies, and fitness instruction.
Certified CPL Handgun Instructor
Force Training Division Cert
Force on Force Cert