From WWF to UFC: Why Fake Violence Faded and Real Combat Took Over. When the WWF study came out in the late 1990s, it revealed something uncomfortable. Researchers observed that young boys who watched professional wrestling regularly began mimicking what they saw. They hit more. They pushed. They acted out. They walked around with puffed… Continue reading Why Are We So Drawn to Violence?
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The Road Offers MoreThen the Finish Line
Why training the right mindset matters more than chasing results. Most people want proof they’ve succeeded. A belt around their waist. A certificate on the wall. A promotion at work. A number on the scale. They want results that prove they did enough. The problem with chasing only the result is that it blinds… Continue reading The Road Offers MoreThen the Finish Line
Stopping Isn’t a Pause. It’s a Rewind.
What Tying My Shoelaces Taught Me About Discipline A few months ago, I went hiking with a group of friends. We were walking in sync, a steady rhythm, lost in good conversation. It was one of those moments where everything feels right. Then, mid-step, I noticed my shoelace was untied. My first instinct was… Continue reading Stopping Isn’t a Pause. It’s a Rewind.
What Dreams Can Teach Us About Self-Defense
Dreams Can Reveal The Truth Almost every night, we enter a world where logic bends, time warps, and reality shifts—our dreams. And almost every morning, we forget them. A recent article I read explored why some people remember their dreams while others don’t. The short version? It has to do with personality traits, emotional… Continue reading What Dreams Can Teach Us About Self-Defense
What Fighting Style Actually Works in a Real Street Fight?
The Truth About Self-Defense, Krav Maga, and Surviving Real Violence If you’re serious about protecting yourself, there’s a question you have to ask—one that most martial artists, gym owners, and “self-defense experts” don’t want to answer honestly: What fighting style actually works in a real street fight? Not in a controlled environment. Not in a… Continue reading What Fighting Style Actually Works in a Real Street Fight?
What Makes a Place Feel Like Home?
More Than a Gym: What Makes This Place Feel Like Home Almost daily, I hear students say, “This place feels like home.” Sometimes from new students after just a few weeks, sometimes from seasoned students who’ve been with us for years. For those who’ve never walked into a martial arts gym—especially a place like… Continue reading What Makes a Place Feel Like Home?
Awaken the Warrior Within
“You don’t know how strong you are until you’re forced to find out.” * Attributed to Bob Marley There’s a warrior inside every one of us, quietly waiting beneath layers of comfort, routine, and daily distractions. But most of us never intentionally seek out this inner strength—at least not until something in life forces… Continue reading Awaken the Warrior Within
What Makes a Leader? The Traits That Define True Leadership
The Dynamics of True Leadership: Courage, Fear, and Action What Makes a Leader? Leadership is not a position, a title, or a privilege reserved for the extraordinary. It is a practice—a dynamic process that anyone can cultivate through effort, reflection, and an unwavering commitment to change and improve. Leadership emerges from within, shaped by… Continue reading What Makes a Leader? The Traits That Define True Leadership
Self-Defense in Jewish Tradition: Protecting Yourself Is a Duty, Not a Choice
Self-Defense in Jewish Law: A Duty, Not a Choice Self-defense isn’t just a right—it’s a responsibility. It’s not about aggression or ego; it’s about survival, about ensuring that you and those you love can walk through life without fear. In Jewish tradition, this principle isn’t just a philosophical debate—it’s deeply ingrained in the moral… Continue reading Self-Defense in Jewish Tradition: Protecting Yourself Is a Duty, Not a Choice
“Follow Me!”: The Ethos Behind Israel’s Painful Yet Necessary Hostage Deals
Moral Strength in the Face of Impossible Choices This week, another prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas has been set into motion. Many have asked my opinion on such a deal. The answer is far from simple because these exchanges touch deeply on the ethical foundations of Israeli and Jewish values. To explain,… Continue reading “Follow Me!”: The Ethos Behind Israel’s Painful Yet Necessary Hostage Deals
