Fight Podcast by Sharir R.

In this episode of the Fight Podcast, Xavier visits Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, to sit down with his good friend and ICCS Portugal director, Armando. Together, they explore Armando’s journey from decades of martial arts experience—including karate, kickboxing, and especially Muay Thai—to becoming a respected coach and prison guard with real-life fighting experience. The two share stories about th...

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 in...

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...

In this episode of the Fight Podcast, we – Shareer and co-host – share our personal experiences and impressions from both military and civilian life, always in our familiar laid-back and humorous style. We start off by discussing the quirks of podcast intros, quickly moving into motorcycle anecdotes – from our own crashes to stories of police and paramedics on motorcycles, especially in Israel. We...

Jan and Sharir discuss their experiences and insights on training in extreme heat, highlighting the challenges faced during a recent heatwave in Israel. They emphasize the importance of staying hydrated and adapting to varying conditions, mentioning how both extreme heat and cold can impact training. The conversation shifts to specific training techniques, including the use of drop sets for buildi...

**Podcast Summary: Fight Podcast with Sharir and Jan** In this engaging episode of the Fight Podcast, Sharir and Jan dive into a variety of topics, reflecting on the diverse settings and unique experiences they encounter during their recordings. They reminisce about their previous podcast session in a gym in Jerusalem and compare it to their current studio setup in Germany. The conversation highli...

Jan visits Sharir in Jerusalem and they have a chat in the MMA Jerusalem gym. Get to know some of the faces of the Israeli ICCS chapter and what a day in Sharir’s life looks like.

For the first time, Sharir and Jan introduce a guest to the Podcast. Andrea has been one of the first members of the ICCS family and he runs the ICCS-gym in Genua. Get to know him and the “Fight-Back”-story.

Sharir speaks on discipline and on how to build good habits. If you are trying to introduce change into your life you might already have your mind set onto a certain goal. You might also have a strategy to achieve that goal, but there might be days where motivation is just very low. That is why it is important to build discipline to cover for the lack of motivation.

In this episode, Sharir and Jan discuss how society views violence and whether or not it is possible to justify the use of it.

In this episode, Sharir and Jan dive into the different martial arts and how well they perform on the ultimate testing grounds: MMA competitions.

Sharir and Jan have talked a lot about ICCS. What exactly is ICCS, how did it come to be and what are its goals. Sharir and Jan talk about how Sharir started teaching, the inception of ICCS and ICCS Pro. Also they have a little excursion into the world of tactical bros.

Most people have seen a boxing match, or at least they have an idea what boxing looks like. But how does competitive boxing compare to boxing in a streetfight? Is there a difference between training for the ring and preparing for a streetfight? In this episode Sharir and Jan dive into the world of streetboxing.

If you want to teach people how to fight, being a good fighter yourself is just part of the equation. Coaching is a craft independent from the skill that is being taught. In this episode, Sharir and Jan talk about what makes a good Coach and Sharir’s approach to teaching.

Sharir and Jan talk about the dangers of a victim mentality and how to deal with it in Krav classes. Also, they talk about the difference between making someone feel good about themselves and training them for actual confrontation.

What can you do to keep yourself fit enough to fight or compete? Sharir and Jan dive into Sharir’s workout regiment and how to prepare for a fight physically. Also Sharir goes into detail on the fight camp at MMA Jerusalem.

In this episode, Sharir talks threats with firearms and gun disarming. Is there anything to be learnt from countless hours of material on YouTube regarding this topic? What does it take to be qualified to teach on the topic of gun threats? How can you prepare yourself mentally?

All my friends In martial arts, fights are meant to be as fair as possible, so in the end it comes down to mostly skill, conditioning and maybe a little luck. All that goes out of the window in a street fight. In this episode, Sharir and Jan explain the dangers of multiple-opponent scenarios and why being able to fight one opponent doesn’t mean one can deal with multiple opponents at a time.

Why does the ICCS curriculum include way more knife fighting, than dealing with gun threats? How much of a threat are attacks with a sharp object? Is there a viable system for knife defense? In this episode Sharir and Jan talk about the issues of training for defense against knife attacks and the dangers of a false sense of security from choreographed training.

How do you teach someone to manage their level of stress in a fight? Can you make anybody more resilient if they are motivated? In this Episode, Sharir and Jan dive into the Psychology of Combat training and how to mentally prepare an ICCS-student for a street fight.

ICCS is responsible for the training of Israeli first response units. In this episode, Sharir explains what these unusual units do and how he trains them for their tasks. Bonus Content: Some more markers of suspicious behaviour.

Even if you are a trained MMA fighter, there is still a lot to learn for a street fight. Combat training should also deal with ways to avoid a fight alltogether. In this episode, Sharir and Jan discuss the necessity of awareness-training, markers of suspicious behaviour and how to spot them.

Is there more to Krav Maga training than kicking rude strangers in the balls? Why should you take up martial arts or combat training even if you are not interested in picking fights? In this episode, Sharir and Jan talk about the benefits of Combat training besides personal protection and inflated egos in the world of Krav Maga.

Sharir and Jan talk about how to get people comfortable with the pressure of a fight, the importance of training under pressure and the dangers of choreographed training. Also, Sharir explains Warrior Development Drills, how he uses them for his training and their benefits for trainees.

Welcome to the Fight Podcast with Sharir Richman. This is a weekly Podcast where Sharir (ICCS Head Instructor and Head Coach of MMA Jerusalem) and Jan (ICCS Instructor) talk about all there is to talk about, when it comes to combat and personal protection. Get to know Sharir and learn about the ICCS network in this first episode of the Fight Podcast!