Size Matters? Exploring the Perception of Strength and Vulnerability in Physical Confrontations. Can a smaller win a fight against a bigger person? The notion that bigger is better and more intimidating is a common perception in society. This can lead to people being less likely to engage in a physical confrontation with someone who appears… Continue reading Does Size Matter In A Real Fight?
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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… Continue reading Surviving an Active Shooter: Lessons from a Heroic Teacher’s Response
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.… Continue reading Knife attacks – Inside the attacker’s mind
Acceptable Damage: Understanding the Cost of Conflict
How to Make Tough Decisions and Manage Risk in Self-Defense Scenarios In life, we encounter decisions with varying levels of risk and consequence. Whether it’s a physical confrontation, an emotional exchange, or a personal choice, we must assess the potential outcomes and determine the “acceptable” sacrifice to achieve our goals based on the specific situation.… Continue reading Acceptable Damage: Understanding the Cost of Conflict
Why Women’s Perception of Self-defense is Usually Wrong!
Why Many Women’s Perception of Self-defense Is Scientifically Wrong! Self-Defense Training for Women: Transforming Fear into Strength and Confidence When people think of self-defense, they mainly consider physical and “situational” training that provides very minimal knowledge and skills to keep them safe. Undermining or underestimating the amount of work that has to be done to “be… Continue reading Why Women’s Perception of Self-defense is Usually Wrong!
Transforming Fear Into Power: The training mat as a form of exposure therapy
Use Fear – To Change Last week’s article seems to have sparked many questions and responses about fear as a barrier to starting training. So, I’ve decided to share my approach to training, offering readers a glimpse into my methodology. Fear, an integral part of the human condition, manifests in various forms. It can… Continue reading Transforming Fear Into Power: The training mat as a form of exposure therapy
I Analyzed 1000 Street Fights. Here’s What I Learned.
What People Do in a Street Fight? Street fights are a common occurrence, and nowadays, they are happening more and more in NYC. They can happen anywhere, any time, and for any reason. According to a 2022 report by the National Institute of Justice, there has been a recent increase in violence and street fighting… Continue reading I Analyzed 1000 Street Fights. Here’s What I Learned.
A New Form Of Warrior – The Incompetent, Yet Loud Keyboard Warrior.
Keyboard Warriors vs. Real Fighters: Train for Real Strength! The internet, and particularly social media platforms, has made it easier than ever for people to connect with each other. Information has become available to everyone from anywhere and people can consume information about anything they wish to learn. Many online platforms foster a sense of… Continue reading A New Form Of Warrior – The Incompetent, Yet Loud Keyboard Warrior.
How Technological Advancements Have Changed Kids’ Physical Activity Levels
Technology has changed the way we live our lives in many ways, and the way we raise our children is no exception. In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the amount of time that children spend with screens and the inevitable negative consequences of the consumption of social media. One of the… Continue reading How Technological Advancements Have Changed Kids’ Physical Activity Levels
How many hours do I need to train until I can feel safe?
How many Classes do I need to train until I can feel safe? The short answer is there’s a big difference between feeling safe and being safe. So perhaps it’s the wrong question to ask. The self-defense journey starts even before you step on the mat. It takes courage to start, especially when you… Continue reading How many hours do I need to train until I can feel safe?
