About Katalyst Kombatives
Founded in Virginia Beach. Built on live resistance.
Coach David Bergman
Head Instructor
David (a.k.a. Coach) is a lifelong martial artist who loves coaching even more than training. For him, coaching isn't just about class plans — it's about building a vibrant, supportive community where training partners push each other and have a blast doing it. There's a kind of organized chaos in his classes, often fueled by his long-time students who help set the tone. When the energy is high, you'll often hear him say: "When you realize this is your circus, and these are your monkeys." In addition to his coaching, David is a Stop the Bleed instructor, ShivWorks alumni, and a USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) pistol competitor. Outside of the gym, he's a passionate hunter, outdoorsman, and a proud father.
- Krav Maga Israel Level III Certified Coach (Highest Level)
- Krav Maga Israel Second Degree Black Belt
- 20+ Years Martial Arts Training & Experience
- Submission Grappling Competitor: Intermediate
- DCJS Private Armed Security
- Stop The Bleed Instructor
- Former ACE Personal Trainer
Coach Asia Rogina
Instructor
Asia (a.k.a. "The Battle Hamster") is a Level 2 Instructor with Krav Maga Israel and an active-duty military member with nearly two decades of service. She brings that same intensity and discipline to her coaching. A passionate instructor with a dry sense of humor, she's often heard encouraging students with her trademark phrase: "Do better" — usually delivered just as you're gasping for air and questioning your life choices. Outside of Krav, Asia is a dedicated Jiu-Jitsu competitor, a ShivWorks assistant instructor, an EMS volunteer, and has a couple of amateur boxing matches under her belt. She is a force multiplier on and off the mat.
- Krav Maga Israel: Level II Instructor
- Krav Maga Purple Belt
- Submission Grappling Competitor: Intermediate
- Taekwondo Black Belt / Competitor
Coach Victoria Wiggin
Instructor
Victoria is a lifelong martial artist and ICU nurse, combining clinical precision with combat skill. She's a Level 2 certified instructor with Krav Maga Israel, a regular on the competition mats, and likely has restrained more people — on the mats and in the hospital — than the rest of the staff combined. Known for her dry wit and sharp mind, she's especially passionate about helping women take their safety into their own hands, volunteering at a battered women's shelter to teach practical, no-nonsense self-defense.
- Krav Maga Purple Belt
- Krav Maga Israel: Level II Instructor
- Submission Grappling Competitor: Intermediate
- Karate Black Belt
- ICU Nurse
We Don't Sell Confidence. We Build Competence.
Most self-defense programs promise confidence in 30 days. We don't. We expose you to realistic problems under controlled pressure. Over time, that builds measurable competence. And competence — proven under stress — produces real, durable confidence. False confidence can get you hurt. We don't do that.
Our Story
Founded during the pandemic. Started with Zoom classes and outdoor sessions at Mt. Trashmore.
First official class held at a subleased personal training gym in Lynnhaven.
Moved into current permanent location near Mt. Trashmore.
2,400+ students trained. 105+ five-star Google reviews. Virginia Beach's only Krav Maga Israel certified gym.