Fight Podcast by Sharir R.

The Fight Podcast with Sharir Richman deals with all topics regarding fighting, be it on the streets, in the cage or on the battlefield. Due to his personal, competitive and service experience, he has access to a wealth of knowledge in all three areas.

Sharir Richman is the Head Coach of MMA Jerusalem and the Chief Instructor of Israeli Contact Combat System (ICCS) Krav Maga – a multinational organization.

Sharir is an Israeli American who has a life- long passion for martial arts and teaching people how to protect themselves.

Sharir is an Israeli Wingate Institute of Sports certified Krav Maga instructor as well as an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Certified Instructor of close combat. He has coached professional MMA fighters; Amos Levy, Eric Sianov, Asaf Edelkrick, Yosef Shmidt, Yigal Carmona, and Natan Amdaso as well as Israeli grappling national champions Amos Levy, Denis Levy, and Sendy Frankel.

Sharir Richman is additionally certified as an IDF Combat Fitness Instructor, Israeli National Police Krav Maga Instructor and Instructor of the undercover IDF unit.

While serving on both active duty and in reserve status in the IDF for the past 19 years, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Richman has had an impressive career. He served with the Combat Engineering Corps/Recon Unit and with an elite IDF Counter Terrorism Unit where Sharir participated in numerous classified missions in Judea, Samaria, Gaza, and Northern Lebanon. Sharir has had specialized training in demolitions, Close Quarters Battle (CQB), and combat driving. Sharir’s military experience has lead him to become an expert at coordinating with Israeli Security Agencies and undercover units in identifying, isolating, apprehending, and neutralizing suspected terrorist attacks to include suicide bombers.

Over the past 15 years, Sharir has taught his combat developed and tested Krav Maga techniques to the Israeli Prime Minister’s VIP protection unit, the Israeli Special Forces, the Israeli Police, and numerous other Israeli agencies. SFC Richman has also been honored with the privilege to teach his combat proven Krav Maga to future U.S. Army officers visiting Israel from the West Point Military Academy. Through his organization, ICCS Krav Maga, Sharir continues to take his Krav Maga techniques to martial arts academies throughout the world.

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FP #24: Fighting, Focaccia, and Family: A Martial Arts Homecoming

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In this comeback episode of the Fight Podcast, Sharir reconnects with his longtime friend and ICCS instructor Andrea in Genoa, Italy. Together, they take listeners on a journey through the early days of ICCS in Europe, reminiscing about their first seminars, the challenges of building a gym from scratch, and the enduring discipline required to keep pushing forward in martial arts. Andrea shares insights into his thriving school, the evolution from small kids’ classes to a full academy with striking and grappling for all ages, and the recent fight experiences of his students—complete with tough opponents and a few controversial...

FP #23: Fake Languages, Real Fights: Gym Stories & Combat Culture

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In this episode of the Fight Podcast, Sharir and Jan dive into a lively and insightful conversation about language barriers, gym culture, and the evolution of combat sports. They start by reflecting on how people learn English through martial arts communities, sharing funny stories about students who “fake” speaking different languages and the unique blend of personalities found in their gyms.

The discussion then shifts to the rich world of combat sports—contrasting old-school boxing with modern styles, exploring the quirks of Savate, and debating what really makes a fighter dangerous. Sharir and Jan break down key differences between boxing, Muay...

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