BK was born and raised in Israel.  In 1993 BK enlisted with the IDF where he served four years as an infantry reconnaissance team member.  Following his mandatory service, BK remained as an active reservist for seventeen more years.  BK's specialties include counterterrorism, maritime operations, plain clothes operations, intelligence and counter-intelligence operations, small weapons, and tactical operations in austere environment.  
BK has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Counterterrorism, and a Master's Degree in Security Management.
BK opened Masada Tactical to fill a much needed gap in realistic and practical training for professional warriors and civilians alike.  The company grew to four divisions, encompassing police and military, corporate security, healthcare industry, and safety and protection minded individuals.
BK is a sworn police officer in the State of Alabama, and is POST certified instructor in over thirteen states.

Steve’s military career includes 5 years with the USMC, and 4 additional years with the U.S. Army, MD National Guard. Steven Served as a team leader on an explosive munitions assembly team. He is crossed trained as an aerial observer, a Provost Marshal, a hazardous material preparer, and a designated marksman.  Steven’s training and knowledge include but are not limited to: Urban warfare, amphibious assaults, and NBC warfare. He was honorably discharged as an E-5(Sgt). Steven’s Law-Enforcement career began in 2003 with the United States Capitol Police.  In 2007 Steven transferred to a major metropolitan police dept. where, amongst other responsibilities and training he became SWAT certified, a sniper, detective, and plain clothes details.