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“Why the Cool Factor Isn’t Enough: The Deeper Motivation Behind Krav Maga Training” In recent years, Krav Maga has surged in popularity, attracting people from all walks of life onto training mats. While the attraction to move effortlessly like Jason Bourne or with the precise strikes of Denzel Washington in “The Equalizer” is undeniably appealing,… Continue reading Why People Are Drawn to Krav Maga— And Why They Stay

Can Anyone Become Successful? “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent” Calvin Coolidge Everyone Can Make It —But Not in Their Current Form The truth is, anyone can become successful in life, but not necessarily as they are today. The journey… Continue reading Can Anyone Become Successful?

We like to think our good deeds speak for themselves, but what if I told you that doing something good today might make you more likely to take a shortcut tomorrow? Good deeds are often celebrated as pure acts of selflessness, bringing benefits to both the recipient and the giver. However, the psychology of morality… Continue reading Moral Licensing and Self-Deception

Signs of personal transformation” Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Your Transformation One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing people discover a stronger version of themselves. I can confidently say that most of my students undergo significant changes over time. However, truth be told, some people don’t truly transform, even after months… Continue reading Signs You Are Going Through Transformation

BEYOND PREEMPTIVE DEFENSE: MENDING THE PAST WITH KRAV MAGA Beyond Defense: How Krav Maga Helps Heal the Past and Strengthen the Future Every year at the end of summer, just before another school year begins, many parents contact our gym, eager to enroll their children in “a few self-defense lessons.” This is particularly popular among… Continue reading Beyond Preemptive Defense: Mending the Past with Krav Maga

Meet the Future, Stronger Version of Yourself The Illusion of Moral Perfection A few years ago, I read the book “Predictably Irrational” by Dan Ariely, a psychology and behavioral economics professor. This book helped me understand human behavior and decision-making a bit better. Among the many insights it offers, I decided to share one that… Continue reading Meet Your Future, Better Self.

The Rare Journey to Black Belt: What It Takes to Succeed in Full-Contact Martial Arts You’ve probably heard it before: “A black belt is a white belt that never quit.” It’s a simple statement, but it holds a profound truth about what it takes to master full-contact martial arts. The way to mastery is not… Continue reading Be the 1%: Why Few Reach Black Belt in Full-Contact Martial Arts

Is Human Violence Natural or Learned? Exploring Nature vs. Nurture People often say, “Humans are naturally good,” while others argue, “Humans are naturally violent.” This debate about whether our behavior comes from nature or nurture has been going on for a long time in psychology, anthropology, and sociology, especially when it comes to understanding violence.… Continue reading Human Violence – Nature vs. Nurture

The Hidden Cost of Fear: Overcoming What Holds You Back Do You Know How Much Sleep You Are Losing Over Violence? Let me start with the punchline: many people are losing sleep because of their concerns about violence. Let me be clear, one doesn’t have to be exposed to violence directly to be affected. Over… Continue reading The Hidden Cost of Fear

The Balance of Aggression, Technique, and Control Add Your Heading Text Here Is Krav Maga Aggressive Enough? Understanding the Real Power Behind Its Techniques Every so often, I hear statements like, “I was expecting a more intense workout.” Some classes are more technique-based. If you are completely new to Krav Maga, I completely understand why… Continue reading Krav Maga Isn’t Aggressive Enough