The Ultimate Guide to Krav Maga vs. MMA: Find the Right Training for You Many people start training in Krav Maga or martial arts without fully understanding the difference between self-defense and fighting skills. While these concepts are connected, they stem from different mindsets, serve different purposes, and require distinct training approaches. Recognizing this… Continue reading Self-Defense Training vs. Fighting: What’s the Difference?
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You Should Never Hit First!? Not Always!
When is it OK to Strike First in Self-Defense? A Practical Guide Throughout history, society’s perception of violence has evolved from a practical necessity to a taboo subject. Today, we are taught not to hit others and, certainly, not to start a fight. Over time, society has instilled a deep aversion to violence, viewing… Continue reading You Should Never Hit First!? Not Always!
A Step-by-Step Guide to Learn Self-Defense
Your Complete Guide to Learning Self-Defense Learning self-defense is like learning a new language. At first, it’s all gibberish—a jumble of strange movements, concepts, and principles that don’t quite make sense. You feel awkward, unsure of yourself, and probably a little embarrassed that “you are the only person in the room who doesn’t know what to… Continue reading A Step-by-Step Guide to Learn Self-Defense
How Profiling Protects Our Safety & Reduces Anxiety
The Danger of Ignoring Patterns: How Profiling Protects Our Safety & Reduces Anxiety Let’s be clear from the start: judging a person solely based on their membership in an ethnic group, rather than their behavior, is racism—not profiling. The concept of “profiling” often stirs controversy in today’s society, largely because of its association with bias,… Continue reading How Profiling Protects Our Safety & Reduces Anxiety
Culture of Detachment in Corporate America: How It Impacts Your Self-Defense and What to Do About It
Why Silence Isn’t Safety and How to Take Control When It Matters Most Self-defense training events in large corporations in New York have become second nature for me. I’ve led hundreds of such sessions in companies across the United States over the past 15 years. Over time, I’ve learned the ins and outs of… Continue reading Culture of Detachment in Corporate America: How It Impacts Your Self-Defense and What to Do About It
Does Size Matter In A Real Fight?
Size Matters? Exploring the Perception of Strength and Vulnerability in Physical Confrontations. Can a smaller win a fight against a bigger person? The notion that bigger is better and more intimidating is a common perception in society. This can lead to people being less likely to engage in a physical confrontation with someone who appears… Continue reading Does Size Matter In A Real Fight?
Surviving an Active Shooter: Lessons from a Heroic Teacher’s Response
How to Survive an Active Shooter: A Firsthand Account of Courage and Preparedness High school memories usually drift around exams, friendships, and plans for the future. But for some, those memories are marked by a day they were forced to see their world in a different light—a day they had to face a reality… Continue reading Surviving an Active Shooter: Lessons from a Heroic Teacher’s Response
Knife attacks – Inside the attacker’s mind
Understanding How Attackers Think in Knife Assaults:A Self-Defense Guide Knife attacks are among the most terrifying forms of violence that a person can face. Unlike gun violence, where distance often creates a buffer, a knife-wielding attacker forces an immediate, personal confrontation. It’s visceral, intimate, and chaotic, and the danger feels as close as the blade.… Continue reading Knife attacks – Inside the attacker’s mind
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
Why Women’s Perception of Self-defense is Usually Wrong!
Why Many Women’s Perception of Self-defense Is Scientifically Wrong! Self-Defense Training for Women: Transforming Fear into Strength and Confidence When people think of self-defense, they mainly consider physical and “situational” training that provides very minimal knowledge and skills to keep them safe. Undermining or underestimating the amount of work that has to be done to “be… Continue reading Why Women’s Perception of Self-defense is Usually Wrong!