Self-Defense & Personal Safety
Learn to recognize danger, avoid unnecessary confrontations and protect yourself when violence becomes unavoidable. Practical advice on personal safety, crime prevention, situational awareness and handling threats in everyday life.
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What Happens When Running Away Is No Longer an Option?
As we age or recover from injuries, our physical abilities change. Two of my students, aged 79 and 45, came to Krav Maga with the same concern: What happens when running away is no longer an option? Here’s how we approach that challenge.
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Terror Attack and the Choice to Act
When the co-pilot of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 stabbed the captain and the plane began to fall, a few Israeli passengers had seconds to decide what to do. Their choice says a great deal about judgment, preparedness and what self-defense training is really for.
How Rideshare Passengers in NYC Can Stay Safer on Every Ride
Practical rideshare safety tips for NYC passengers: what to verify before you get in, where to sit, when to share your trip, how to end a ride that feels wrong, and what to do in an emergency.
Employee Safety Training Beyond the Office
Employee safety doesn’t stop at the office door. A look at what HR, security, and safety leaders should weigh when building corporate training around de-escalation, situational awareness, and self-defense.
The Golden Rule Of Self-Defense
Golden Rules of Self-Defense: When Force Is Legal People talk about violence with fear, and often with disgust. In a civilized society
Self-Defense Law in NYC: What the Law Allows, What It Punishes, and What Training Should Teach
Self-Defense Law in NYC: When Force Is Legal and When It Can Cost You Self-defense law in New York City is often
Situational Awareness: What It Really Is and How to Build It
How to Develop Real Situational Awareness for Personal Safety Situational awareness in self-defense means understanding your environment and your own place within
Weapons of Opportunity: Everyday Objects You Can Use for Self-Defense
Most of us walk past tools for survival every day. How Krav Maga teaches you to recognize weapons of opportunity and use everyday objects to protect yourself and escape danger.
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