How Survivors Can Start Moving Forward Again A famous comedian once described life as a series of disappointments, stress, and pain, ending in death. And yet, people still fight for it. You could be 95 years old, barely holding on, and a doctor says, “There’s a new experimental surgery that could extend your life by… Continue reading Many Survivors Don’t Know They’ve Hit a Ceiling
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Understanding Freeze Response Trauma.
Why Self-Defense Training Breaks the Freeze Response Most people know the phrase “fight or flight.” Some have heard of “freeze.” But very few understand what freeze actually looks like in real life. It’s not always paralysis. It’s not dramatic. It’s often subtle. And it gets misread all the time. Someone stays silent in… Continue reading Understanding Freeze Response Trauma.
What Fighting Style Actually Works in a Real Street Fight?
The Truth About Self-Defense, Krav Maga, and Surviving Real Violence If you’re serious about protecting yourself, there’s a question you have to ask—one that most martial artists, gym owners, and “self-defense experts” don’t want to answer honestly: What fighting style actually works in a real street fight? Not in a controlled environment. Not in a… Continue reading What Fighting Style Actually Works in a Real Street Fight?
What Makes a Leader? The Traits That Define True Leadership
The Dynamics of True Leadership: Courage, Fear, and Action What Makes a Leader? Leadership is not a position, a title, or a privilege reserved for the extraordinary. It is a practice—a dynamic process that anyone can cultivate through effort, reflection, and an unwavering commitment to change and improve. Leadership emerges from within, shaped by… Continue reading What Makes a Leader? The Traits That Define True Leadership
Self-Defense Training vs. Fighting: What’s the Difference?
The Ultimate Guide to Krav Maga vs. MMA: Find the Right Training for You Many people start training in Krav Maga or martial arts without fully understanding the difference between self-defense and fighting skills. While these concepts are connected, they stem from different mindsets, serve different purposes, and require distinct training approaches. Recognizing this… Continue reading Self-Defense Training vs. Fighting: What’s the Difference?
A Step-by-Step Guide to Learn Self-Defense
Your Complete Guide to Learning Self-Defense Learning self-defense is like learning a new language. At first, it’s all gibberish—a jumble of strange movements, concepts, and principles that don’t quite make sense. You feel awkward, unsure of yourself, and probably a little embarrassed that “you are the only person in the room who doesn’t know what to… Continue reading A Step-by-Step Guide to Learn Self-Defense
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
What I Can’t Accept I Must Change
Add Your Heading Text Here What You Can’t Accept, You Must Change: Lessons in Resilience and Growth I’ve always been an advocate for social justice, raising my voice for communities facing inequality and hatred, whether it’s people of color, LGBTQ, Ukrainians, or any other group that requires support. Krav Maga Experts has openly supported all… Continue reading What I Can’t Accept I Must Change
Why Are We Holding Level / Belt Testing In Krav Maga
Skills Assessment & Grading – Is It Necessary For My Progress? Krav Maga Level Testing Skills assessment is a critical component of any successful structured training program. This holds true for every form of education and training – Krav Maga is no different. Throughout the year, Krav Maga practitioners train according to material fitting for… Continue reading Why Are We Holding Level / Belt Testing In Krav Maga
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?
