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.
What Happens When She Learns She Can Fight Back?
A Krav Maga instructor reflects on what changes when a woman discovers she can handle pressure – in her relationships, her career, and the boundaries she’s willing to hold.
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.
What Your Krav Maga Stance Says About Your Readiness
Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, and Krav Maga all use different ready positions for a reason. Here’s what your stance actually reveals about your real-world readiness — and how to fix it.
How to Teach Kids Strong Boundaries Without Aggression
Strong Boundaries for Kids: Assertiveness Without Aggression Parents want their children to be kind, respectful, and able to get along with other people. They also want them to speak up when someone crosses a line, pressures them, ignores their space, or continues after being asked to stop. Children need experience handling both responsibilities because strong […]
When a Moral Objection to Violence Leaves a Child Defenseless
Self-Defense for Kids: When Good Intentions Leave Them Unprotected I recently spoke with a woman who couldn’t understand why a child would need to learn martial arts. She supported exercise. Children should move, build strength, and stay healthy. Her objection began when training involved contact. She didn’t want children hitting each other, getting hit, or […]
What Kids Learn From Martial Arts That School Does Not Teach
The Skill That Determines How a Child Functions Under Pressure A child can perform well in school and still struggle the moment pressure enters the situation. The gap is not intelligence. It is the ability to regulate attention, emotion, and behavior in real time. Most educational systems rely on instruction and repetition. A child is […]
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 we do not accept aggression, and there is good reason for that. We learn young to solve conflict with words and to walk away from situations that feel wrong. I understand the instinct. […]
Emotional Dysregulation in Children: Practical Ways to Build Self-Regulation and Confidence
A child loses a game, hears the word “no,” gets corrected during homework, or struggles with a simple change in plans. The reaction feels much bigger than the moment. They yell, cry, shut down, argue, or give up completely. From the outside, the trigger may look small. Inside the child, it can feel overwhelming. Emotional […]
