GRANDMASTER RHON MIZRACHI
GUARDIAN OF THE AUTHENTIC ART OF KRAV MAGA
GRANDMASTER RHON MIZRACHI
GUARDIAN OF THE AUTHENTIC ART OF KRAV MAGA
FIGHTER
“The difference between how I do the technique and how you do it is my attitude. I turn my attacker into the victim immediately.”
Rhon Mizrachi has dedicated his life
to the art of Krav Maga.
Students train with Rhon because of his proficiency in and knowledge of Krav Maga, as well as his reputation as an aggressive fighter. He transmits his knowledge of Krav Maga through his own teaching and the teaching of his instructors.
Rhon is a student of Krav Maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld and Grandmaster Haim Zut- a Guardian of the true art of Krav Maga.
He is a Fighter, Soldier, Teacher, Mentor and Martial Artist.
SOLDIER
IDF Veteran
Rhon is a combat veteran of the First Lebanon War/ War of '82/
Operation Peace to the North.
While he does not share details, his experiences during the war shaped his unwavering support of Veterans, the IDF and Israel.
His father is an 8th generation Israeli and mother a Holocaust Survivor.
PRACTITIONER
Throughout his life, Rhon has chosen to enhance his skills as a martial artist, fighter, and Krav Maga practitioner through continued training.
He has extensively trained in other styles (Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing for examples), believing that training in and respecting other arts is part of what it means to be a martial artist.
Not only does he teach students the highest level of the art, he teaches what it means to have to fight if one does get attacked, the concepts behind the physical training.
Rhon’s teaching and fighting style make him, his instructors, and his students unique as practitioners.
TEACHER
Rhon began his training at the age of 7 under Krav Maga Founder Imi Lichtenfeld and Grandmaster Haim Zut. He has continued training and teaching since then, with over 50 years of experience.
Rhon lives by the code of a martial artist. While Krav Maga is the vessel that Rhon uses because of his skill and expertise, it is in fact helping people grow and change that he feels is the responsibility of a teacher.
His goal is to have students who are ultimately better Krav Maga practitioners than he, and believes that this should be the aspiration of any true teacher.
MARTIAL ARTIST
Grandmaster is a title used to describe or address rare martial artists.
Based upon his insight in, knowledge of, and contributions to the art Rhon was recognized as Grandmaster of the Krav Maga Federation.
On May 26th 2025, the birthday of Krav Maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld, Rhon was honored with an 8th Dan by the Krav Maga community during a ceremony in Israel.
The 8th Dan, red belt, is a Grandmaster's belt, a physical representation honoring Rhon's 40 plus years of contribution to the authentic art of Krav Maga.
The belt was presented to Rhon by Grandmaster Uri Refaeli.
BRINGING KRAV MAGA TO THE US
In 1980, Rhon took his full instructor course presided over by Imi Lichtenfeld. Rhon was made a Full Instructor of the art, certified by the Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sports, a world-renowned training center for Israeli national and Olympic athletes and martial artists.
(Wingate is under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Sport and Education)
In 1990 Rhon established the first school in the United States affiliated with Krav Maga Founder Imi Lichtenfeld's organization; Israeli Krav Maga Association – Kapap.
Rhon tested through all ranks of Krav Maga attaining a 5th Dan from Grandmaster Haim Zut (the last rank based on material).
In 2005, Rhon was awarded the title of Master Instructor by Grandmaster Zut, thereby ensuring his legitimate right to protect and uphold the future of the authentic art of Krav Maga; he was then awarded the title of Grandmaster of the Krav Maga Federation.
In 2025 was awarded an 8th Dan/ Grandmaster Red Belt by the Krav Maga community in Israel.