You Don’t Train Because You’re Afraid of Getting Hurt? If you are hesitating, that hesitation is honest. You might have a list of reasons not to start. You might say you are too old, too tired, too busy, too out of shape, or simply afraid of getting hurt. All of those reasons sound reasonable until… Continue reading Is Self-Defense Training Dangerous? The Truth About Injuries
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How to Teach Someone to Fight Without Making Them Violent
Teaching the Fight Without Feeding Violence | Lessons from a Krav Maga Expert Every time I teach someone how to strike, I remind myself that I’m also teaching them how to stop. The same technique that can save a life can also destroy one. The difference is not in the movement but in the mind… Continue reading How to Teach Someone to Fight Without Making Them Violent
Fighter vs. Warrior: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think
Warriors Prepare for Missions – Fighters Prepare to Fight Most people who train learn how to fight. Few understand why. Fewer still develop the character to stop fighting when it no longer serves a purpose. That’s the difference between a fighter and a warrior. On the surface, they might look the same. Both know how… Continue reading Fighter vs. Warrior: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think
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,… Continue reading How to Build Trust After Trauma
The Road Offers MoreThen the Finish Line
Why training the right mindset matters more than chasing results. Most people want proof they’ve succeeded. A belt around their waist. A certificate on the wall. A promotion at work. A number on the scale. They want results that prove they did enough. The problem with chasing only the result is that it blinds… Continue reading The Road Offers MoreThen the Finish Line
Stopping Isn’t a Pause. It’s a Rewind.
What Tying My Shoelaces Taught Me About Discipline A few months ago, I went hiking with a group of friends. We were walking in sync, a steady rhythm, lost in good conversation. It was one of those moments where everything feels right. Then, mid-step, I noticed my shoelace was untied. My first instinct was… Continue reading Stopping Isn’t a Pause. It’s a Rewind.
Catalyst to Change: Inspiration or Desperation
What Forces You to Change. Inspiration or Desperation? Most people say they want to change. But the truth is, most won’t, unless something forces them to. There’s a big difference between wanting to change and needing to. Wanting sounds good but it keeps you in planning mode. Needing hits differently, it… Continue reading Catalyst to Change: Inspiration or Desperation
Many Survivors Don’t Know They’ve Hit a Ceiling
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
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?
