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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fighting skills are not just to hurt bad guys.
Why Self-Defense Is a Moral Responsibility, Not a Violent Desire In 2015, I walked into the subway station at West 18th Street pushing a stroller with my firstborn son inside. It was an ordinary day until it wasn’t. As I entered the platform, I heard screaming. A crowd had formed. Dozens of men and women […]
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 […]
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 […]
