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Warriors in Heart: The True Strength of Protecting What You Love

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A real warrior doesn’t fight because he hates those he has to fight but because he loves who and what he has to protect.   Warriors are often misunderstood as those who centered life around conflict, aggression, or the need to dominate. For many, the image of a warrior evokes thoughts of battle, where power… Continue reading Warriors in Heart: The True Strength of Protecting What You Love

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Are You a Backseat Driver Student?

 Backseat Driving in Martial Arts Training: How it Can Prevent Growth In learning Krav Maga, the student-teacher relationship goes beyond instruction; it’s about shaping mindset, resilience, and the way one responds under pressure. But just as with any journey, this dynamic can become complicated when a student acts as a “backseat driver”—constantly questioning and seeking… Continue reading Are You a Backseat Driver Student?

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Acceptable Damage: Understanding the Cost of Conflict

How to Make Tough Decisions and Manage Risk in Self-Defense Scenarios In life, we encounter decisions with varying levels of risk and consequence. Whether it’s a physical confrontation, an emotional exchange, or a personal choice, we must assess the potential outcomes and determine the “acceptable” sacrifice to achieve our goals based on the specific situation.… Continue reading Acceptable Damage: Understanding the Cost of Conflict

Can Krav Maga Be a Spiritual Craft?

The Inseparable Dance of Practicality and Spiritual Mastery Can Krav Maga Be Spiritual? Finding Growth Beyond the Fight Krav Maga, unlike the traditional martial arts of Japan, which distinctly categorize the practical ‘Jutsu’ and the philosophical ‘Do’, does not formally separate these aspects. However, this doesn’t diminish its capacity for depth and personal growth. Initially,… Continue reading Can Krav Maga Be a Spiritual Craft?

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a Life Lesson From an Apple Seed

Add Your Heading Text Here Growth, Resilience, and The Hidden Potential Within Us During the challenging times of the pandemic, my son and I decided one day to embark on what seemed like a pretty trivial endeavor – sprouting an apple seed. This small project unexpectedly unraveled a journey filled with profound insights on growth,… Continue reading a Life Lesson From an Apple Seed

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What I Can’t Accept I Must Change

Add Your Heading Text Here What You Can’t Accept, You Must Change: Lessons in Resilience and Growth I’ve always been an advocate for social justice, raising my voice for communities facing inequality and hatred, whether it’s people of color, LGBTQ, Ukrainians, or any other group that requires support. Krav Maga Experts has openly supported all… Continue reading What I Can’t Accept I Must Change