Harald Hirsch (Austria)
- Master/Instructor of the Year
Harald Hirsch is a renowned and respected Austrian martial artist who began his career with shotokan karate, then classic boxing and kickboxing, and then intensively coached 12 years of krav maga under the auspices of the world's most prestigious coaches and received the official title of an instructor.
Practicing combat jujitsu and krav maga, he perfected his style called Self Defense Combat System Austria, where today there are hundreds of students across Austria. He is also the recipient of a series of martial arts titles and awards.