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 […]
From a Shy Kid to Someone Who Stands Between Danger and Others
From a Shy Kid to Someone Who Stands Between Danger and Others Before you read what follows, understand this. One of my students wrote the essay you are about to read. On its own, it is a powerful account of restraint, awareness, and judgment under pressure. But the real story does not begin on that […]
Self-Defense and the Law, what are my rights?
Self-Defense Laws in New York: When You Are Allowed to Use Force People often ask a simple question once they begin learning self-defense. If I protect myself, will the law protect me as well? Training in Krav Maga or any serious self-defense system prepares people for violent situations. Students repeat drills, work with partners of […]
Why You SHOULD NOT Trust Pepper Spray For Self-Protection
Pepper Spray for Self-Defense: What It Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Use It Right Pepper spray for self-defense is one of the most commonly carried safety tools, and also one of the most misunderstood. People buy it because it feels like a solution. It is small, legal in many places, and easy […]
Core Principles Of Krav Maga
WHAT IS KRAV MAGA? The goal of Krav Maga is to keep one safe. In a violent situation, there are no rules. You need to do anything in your power not to get hurt. What does “everything in your power” mean? 13 Core Principles of Krav Maga (Non-Competitive Self Defense) Defining Krav Maga […]
Bruises in Krav Maga
Why Bruises Are a Natural Outcome of Krav Maga Training Bruises are inevitable. They are the result of contact. Any training system that involves physical resistance, pressure, and realistic interaction between bodies will produce them sooner or later. Krav Maga is built on contact by design. It does not simulate danger at a distance. It […]
