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David Michael Gilbertson

David Michael Gilbertson is a black belt instructor in Krav Maga. He has been a fitness industry entrepreneur and consultant since his days as a collegiate athlete. Since coming to California to learn and train others in Krav Maga, David has run a number of successful functional fitness health clubs built upon the concept of incorporating fitness, nutrition, and restoration. Additionally, he partners with other entrepreneurs in a variety of outside ventures focusing on merging commerce with quality of life and leaving the world a better place. Currently on the Exercise Science Advisory Committee for Health and Fitness at a Southern California university, David has been involved in spreading the word about health, fitness, well-being, and Krav Maga for more than a decade. During that time, he's taught thousands of individuals worldwide, including first responders, celebrities, business leaders, and everyday people alike. While he loves the business of business, what drives him most is seeing positive transformational changes in his motivated clients every day. David is a natural mentor, and he loves helping people of all ages find and/or restore their missing mojo.

Books

Krav Maga

Three Penguin Random House Authors Win Pulitzer Prizes

On Monday, May 5, three Penguin Random House authors were honored with a Pulitzer Prize. Established in 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes are the most prestigious awards in American letters. To date, PRH has 143 Pulitzer Prize winners, including William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Josh Steinbeck, Ron Chernow, Anne Applebaum, Colson Whitehead, and many more. Take a look at our 2025 Pulitzer Prize

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Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

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