The Ron Engelman Podcast
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S2E8 #24 Ryan Hoover: Reclaiming Krav Maga and Evolving Under Pressure
What is Krav Maga supposed to be?In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Hoover for a direct and honest conversation about evolution in self-defense, the difference between teaching and coaching, and…
S2E7 #23 Is Krav Maga a Martial Art? The Answer Will Surprise You
Is Krav Maga a martial art?Language is not just how we describe reality. It is how we organise it. When the language is sloppy, the thinking that follows is sloppy. You cannot have clarity downstream…
S2E6 #22 David Bergman - Rethinking How We Teach Krav Maga
In this episode, I sit down with David Bergman — one of my most senior students, a black belt, coach, and relentless learner. We explore his unconventional path into Krav Maga, how teaching shaped…
S2E5 #20 Ron Engelman – October 7th: Inside Israel’s Darkest Day (Part 1)
In this powerful conversation, recorded as a guest on The American Gunfighter Show, Ron Engelman recounts the events of October 7th from an Israeli perspective—when communities were overrun, bases…
S2E5 #21 Ron Engelman – October 7th: Inside Israel’s Darkest Day (Part 2)
Continuing the discussion from Part 1, Ron Engelman dives deeper into the aftermath of October 7th—balancing duty to his unit with protecting his family, forming a community quick-reaction force, and…
S2E4 #19 Craig Douglas - From Undercover Narc to Clinch Combat: A Journey into the Violent Gap
Undercover narcotics cop–turned–close-quarters-combat pioneer Craig Douglas pulls back the curtain on fights where guns, knives, and fists share the same breath. Craig and host Ron Engelman unpack…
S2E3 #18 Ron Rotem - Lineage and Line-Crossing: Bourbon, Brotherhood, and the Soul of Krav Maga
In this raw and unfiltered episode, two friends and Krav Maga instructors, Ron Engelman and Ron Rotem, sit down—over homemade moonshine and fine bourbon—for a no-holds-barred conversation on…
S2E2 #17 Sagi Dovev - Fighting Spirit: From the Battlefield to Rehabilitation
Sagi Dovev, former head of Krav Maga for Israel’s elite special forces unit Sayeret Matkal, shares his extraordinary journey from shaping warriors to rebuilding them. After October 7th, he began…
S2E1 #16 Ofer Lidar - Real Combat, Real Consequences with Shin Bet’s Head Trainer
Ofer Lidar spent over two decades inside Israel’s Shin Bet security agency, heading its hand-to-hand combat program. In this episode, we talk openly about what real-world violence looks like—and how…
S1E15 #15 Paulo Rubio - Knife Instructor, Bladed Arts Specialist
Paulo "GN" Rubio is a martial artist and tactical trainer celebrated for his unique approach to self-defense and mixed martial arts. Growing up between the urban and natural jungles of the…
S2E14 #14 Nick Rians - US Marine, Urban Warfare Specialist and Bodyguard
Nick Rians is a former US Marine, urban warfare specialist and bodyguard.Nick founded a tactical training facility, off the grid, in the desert of New Mexico. His school - Ghost Ring Tactical…
S2E13 #13 Tsahi Shemesh - Krav Maga Deep Dive: Leadership & Values
Tsahi Shemesh is a lifelong Krav Maga pratitioner. He grew up in Israel where he learned Krav Maga from an early age and joined the Israeli paratroopers where he served in combat. In 2010 Tsahi moved…
S2E12 #12 Yousef Badou - Threat Prevention & Situational Awareness
Yousef Badou is a former Marine Infantryman with multiple combat tours, and an industry leading expert in the areas of Situational Awareness and Behavioral Analysis. He was requested by name, to…
S2E11 #11 Matt Larsen - Creator of the US Army Combatives Program
Matt Larsen is a former United States Marine, United States Army Ranger and lifelong martial artist. Matt is credited with establishing the United States Army Combatives School at Fort Benning and…
S1E10 #10 The Problem with Boxing and BJJ for Self Defense
This is THE most controversial topic when it comes to self-defense and martial arts. I don't expect you to agree with me. Some of what I say may piss you off. That's ok. Frankly, it doesn't matter if…
S1E9 #09 Marc MacYoung - Social Scripts, Process Predators and Serial Killers
Marc MacYoung is a self-defense expert. In fact, he is one of the OGs. He is written multiple books on the topic and is often called to serve as an expert witness in court proceedings that involve…
S1E8 #08 Danny Netzer - Head Krav Maga Instructor for the IDF
Danny Netzer is the head Krav Maga instructor for the Israeli Defense Force. His responsibilities include putting together the training programs and overseeing the syllabus that's delivered to every…
S1E7 Krav Maga Deep Dive #01 with Ron Rotem
Ron Rotem is a 5th degree black belt in Krav Maga. He has served as head of the Krav Maga instructional division in the IDF and as head of Krav Maga for the Israeli prison authority. In this…
S1E6 #06 Marc MacYoung Pt1 - Self Defense, the Legal System and Society
Marc MacYoung is a violence professional. He has written quite a few books on the topic - in fact more than 21, including What You Don’t Know Can Kill You, and Beyond The Picket Fence.Marc is…
S1E5 #05 Tony Blauer - Managing Fear and Adversity
Tony Blauer is a self defense pioneer whose name and expertise are well known in martial arts and MMA circles. He has regularly appeared on the covers of martial arts magazines and is a go-to expert…
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The Ron Engelman Podcast has published 23 episodes since July 2021, covering topics in Education, Philosophy.
The Ron Engelman Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 50m.
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