The Day Was Got Attacked in New York For Being Jewish
Add Your Heading Text Here Antisemitic Attack in New York City: The Day I Was Attacked for Being Jewish On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, I found myself under attack on the street without any provocation. This occurred while I was holding the hands of my two young children. The motive behind this assault was undeniably […]
Stabbing in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn NYC – Ryan Carson Case Study
Bedford-Stuyvesant Stabbing in Brooklyn: What the Ryan Carson Case Reveals About Violence in NYC Bedford-Stuyvesant Stabbing in Brooklyn: What the Ryan Carson Case Reveals About Violence in NYC Ryan Carson, a 32-year-old activist residing in Brooklyn, met a tragic end when he fell victim to another fatal stabbing in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. He was murdered in […]
Lessons From 9/11 for Self-Defense: Why Preparedness and Awareness Matter
Never again 9/11 Lessons From 9/11 for Self-Defense: Why Preparedness and Awareness Matter Add Your Heading Text Here On September 11th, 2001, the world changed forever. Anyone who was alive at that time remembers exactly where they were when the news hit. It was immediately clear that this was not another disaster. It was not […]
If You Fight With a Crazy Person, You Already Lost.
In recent years, violence in New York City public transportation has become an increasingly frequent phenomenon, leaving many people feeling disempowered, scared, and helpless. Again and again, I receive emails from students or random people who seek advice about what to do when witnessing or being a part of a violent situation. Last week, I […]
I Analyzed 1000 Street Fights. Here’s What I Learned.
What People Do in a Street Fight? Street fights are a visible form of public violence that continues to appear in cities around the world, including New York. They happen in unpredictable environments, without rules, referees, or safety measures, and often escalate faster than anyone involved expects. While public crime data tracks assaults and violent […]
The Solution to Sexual Violence
Allow me to share one of the countless stories I have received from my students, which highlights a common pattern. What connects these stories is the lack of education in self-defense, personal boundaries, and the ever-changing societal norms. The student who wrote the testimony below chose to remain anonymous. She brought up a very interesting […]
Be The Kind Stranger
Courageous Kindness A stranger helped a woman in New York City on the subway after she was verbally harassed and followed onto her train. The woman shared on social media how a man named Michael read the situation and came up with an ingenious tactic to help her out of harm’s way. Michael pretended […]
What Kind Of a Stalker Are You Dealing With?
The Five Kind Of Stalkers Understanding Stalkers: Identifying the Threats and How to Stay Safe Stalking affects millions of people around the world and can be dangerous. It is a form of harassment that can cause severe psychological and emotional distress for the victim. It is often based on obsession (a persistent unhealthy preoccupation […]
Inside a Stalker’s Mind
How to Handle A Stalker? Over the years, many people who sought self defense training with us reported being stalked by an ex-partner, obsessive neighbor, or someone they didn’t know. I can only imagine how scary it might feel when you are being watched and observed by a random person or by a person you […]
Florida Woman Inspiring Others to Learn Self Defense
Krystal Berry – Self Defense Case Study The story is about Krystal Berry, a woman who is being hailed as a hero for defending herself against an attacker at her gym in Florida. Despite having no background in self-defense, Berry was working out when a man began making inappropriate comments toward her. When she asked […]
