Bondi Beach Attack During Hanukkah
Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack: Antisemitism, Survival, and the Obligation to Act During a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, celebrating Hanukkah, Jews were murdered because of who they are. It was not random. It was not incidental. There were multiple attackers, not a lone individual acting in isolation. To be precise, the attackers were a […]
How to Build Trust After Trauma
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 “Corporate […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Day Was Got Attacked in New York For Being Jewish
Add Your Heading Text Here Antisemitic Attack in New York City: The Day I Was Attacked for Being Jewish On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, I found myself under attack on the street without any provocation. This occurred while I was holding the hands of my two young children. The motive behind this assault was undeniably […]
The Influence of a Good Teacher Can Never Be Erased
In Memory Of Yossi Shmueli What “The Influence of a Good Teacher Can Never Be Erased” Really Means I did not always understand the influence a teacher can have on a life. Like many people, I thought teaching was mostly about transferring knowledge or correcting mistakes. It took years, distance, and experience for me to […]
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 […]
