Trauma and Trust:Breaking the Cycle on the Mat A recent encounter on the mat almost made me share a part of my book with my students. I hadn’t planned to reveal this chapter yet. But the timing was too clear to ignore. The message is too important to hold back any longer. It’s a raw,… Continue reading How to Build Trust After Trauma
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Modern Athletes vs. Old-School Grit: Who Would Win?
Timeless Lessons from Legendary Athletes: The Proven Approach to Getting Results We’re living in a time where “trauma” has become a catch-all label. It’s tacked onto every struggle, every misstep, every excuse for why someone can’t get out of their own way. People use it to justify setting the bar low, shrugging off effort with… Continue reading Modern Athletes vs. Old-School Grit: Who Would Win?
Why I Do What I Do
Choosing Strength: The Purpose of Teaching Krav Maga When I tell people what I do for a living, the response is almost always the same: “You can probably kill me with your finger” or “You must be dangerous.” The assumption is immediate—aggression over empathy, intimidation over empowerment. Then comes the inevitable question: “Do… Continue reading Why I Do What I Do
Culture of Detachment in Corporate America: How It Impacts Your Self-Defense and What to Do About It
Why Silence Isn’t Safety and How to Take Control When It Matters Most Self-defense training events in large corporations in New York have become second nature for me. I’ve led hundreds of such sessions in companies across the United States over the past 15 years. Over time, I’ve learned the ins and outs of… Continue reading Culture of Detachment in Corporate America: How It Impacts Your Self-Defense and What to Do About It
The Pogrom in Amsterdam – Shocking, Yet Not Surprising
When Safety Is Left to Chance: A Wake-Up Call for Self-Defense The events in Amsterdam last night (November 7, 2024) sent shockwaves through Jewish and Israeli communities worldwide. Israeli soccer fans, there to cheer for their team against Ajax Amsterdam, were brutally attacked by a mob of pro-Palestinian demonstrators in what can only be… Continue reading The Pogrom in Amsterdam – Shocking, Yet Not Surprising
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
BEING A SOLIDER IN THE IDF IN TIMES OF CONFLICT
NEVER AGAIN IS NOW I grew up in Israel, and like most other citizens, at 18, I became a soldier. When it was my turn to defend the people, the state, and its symbols, I fought in a number of wars. I have never shared what I saw as a soldier, but in the wake… Continue reading BEING A SOLIDER IN THE IDF IN TIMES OF CONFLICT
Jordan Neely choked to death on a New York City subway train.
Self Defense or Excessive Force? A grand jury is expected to review the case and determine if criminal charges should be brought against the subway rider who applied the deadly choke-hold. The person who choked Neely is identified as Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran who was questioned by the police and later released. Jordan… Continue reading Jordan Neely choked to death on a New York City subway train.
