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 of […]
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. […]
Case Study – NYC Woman Attacked by Baseball Bat-Wielding Thugs
CASE STUDY – MASKED THUGS ATTACK 58-YEAR-OLD WOMAN IN BROAD DAYLIGHT Masked Thugs vs. Krav Maga: 58-Year-Old Woman’s Daylight Survival Story On June 26th, in broad daylight, Shi Yahan, a 58-year-old Chinese woman, was brutally attacked by two masked men on Monroe Street in New York City. The shocking incident happened around 2:08 p.m., right […]
Case Study: Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie Ventura: Lessons on Intimate Partner Violence
What the Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura video teaches about intimate partner violence: coercive control, early warning signs, danger recognition, safety planning, and support.
An Open Letter to Women From a Self-Defense Expert
A self-defense instructor’s letter to women in New York: why fear after random attacks is understandable, why one class is not enough, and practical steps to build real safety.
Women Getting Attacked In NYC. What Can They Do?
How To Handle The Attacks On Women In NYC? With the recent news of women getting attacked in NYC, seeing numerous posts on social media, it’s pretty obvious we’re not just seeing random, one-off events. It’s a trend. Those are the attacks you have to learn about because they hit the news, while many others […]
Case Study of Brooklyn Subway Shooting March 14th, 2024
In Brooklyn, a self-defense situation escalated on a subway, leading to a 36-year-old man being shot with his own gun. This event underscores the risks of carrying weapons for self-protection. Before deciding to carry a weapon, consider your willingness and ability to use it, understand the legal and moral consequences, and recognize how it can turn minor issues into significant conflicts. This incident highlights the importance of self-defense training that prioritizes de-escalation and understanding the gravity of using lethal force.
HOW TO WIN A FIGHT AGAINST A BIGGER ATTACKER
Can You Win a Fight Against a Bigger Attacker? How to Outsmart a Bigger Attacker: Krav Maga’s Key Strategies for Victory Before you continue to read this – I don’t have a magical answer to this question. The internet is brimming with videos promising shortcuts to success, with titles like “How to win every fight,” […]
The Paradox of Self-Defense Choices
In the United States, we are culturally conditioned to avoid conflict and uphold peace at almost any cost. This tendency to adopt a “sweep it under the rug” approach is something I’ve observed in many individuals around me. This observation inspired this article, as it underscores a vital point: avoiding a conflict does not necessarily […]
The Key For De-Escalation
A spontaneous conversation inspired this article. A stranger asked me for some advice about de-escalation. As he asked his questions, I began to realize how far his approach was from mine. Intrigued to understand his point of view, I researched on Google what the public’s take could be and what our education system officially preaches […]
