Never Again? On Monday, Israel paused to remember the six million Jews who lost their lives in the Holocaust. Eighty years later, we find ourselves reliving the same historical mistakes. Now, more than any other year since the Holocaust, we are reminded of why Krav Maga had to be invented. It Starts With Education As… Continue reading Antisemitism Doesn’t Need a Reason, But an Excuse.
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Your Wisdom Is Your Currency
In a world dominated by commerce, where nearly everything carries a price tag and can be purchased via an app, some things remain beyond the reach of trade. Wisdom, for example, stands out as a remarkable exception. Even with everything being turned into products, like health, learning and fun, wisdom doesn’t come so instantly. In… Continue reading Your Wisdom Is Your Currency
Passover – The Holiday Of Freedom
Passover is a celebration for Jews, marking their liberation from 400 years of slavery in Egypt. Every year, we gather around the dinner table to celebrate and educate our children about how, through signs and wonders, we overcame a powerful nation intent on our destruction. Imagine generations raised in slavery, unfamiliar with any other way… Continue reading Passover – The Holiday Of Freedom
OPEN LETTER TO WOMEN FROM A SELF-DEFENSE EXPERT
What is the one thing all women must know about self defense? The recent reporting in TikTok and news channels of random, unprovoked attacks on women in New York City has sharply heightened public fear. While many people often view NYPD stats and news reports as a reflection of reality, they are overlooking the unreported… Continue reading OPEN LETTER TO WOMEN FROM A SELF-DEFENSE EXPERT
Tracking Makes Us Better
How Can Tracking Performance Makes Us Better? How Tracking Improves Krav Maga: Measure Progress, Achieve Results As humans, we are uniquely complex in our depth of emotional experiences, and in our ability to reflect on them and be driven by them. We navigate through life caught between logic and emotion, where logic means drawing conclusions… Continue reading Tracking Makes Us Better
Free Self Defense Event For Jews
Self Defense As a Response To Antisemitism Krav Maga was established as a pragmatic and intuitive system for self-defense and hand-to-hand combat, crafted by Imi Lichtenfeld (also known as Imi Sde-Or) during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Its inception was driven by the necessity for Jewish communities in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, to protect themselves from… Continue reading Free Self Defense Event For Jews
Women Getting Attacked In NYC. What Can They Do?
How To Handle The Attacks On Women In NYC? With the recent news of women getting attacked in NYC, seeing numerous posts on social media, it’s pretty obvious we’re not just seeing random, one-off events. It’s a trend. Those are the attacks you have to learn about because they hit the news, while many others… Continue reading Women Getting Attacked In NYC. What Can They Do?
Case Study of Brooklyn Subway Shooting March 14th, 2024
In Brooklyn, a self-defense situation escalated on a subway, leading to a 36-year-old man being shot with his own gun. This event underscores the risks of carrying weapons for self-protection. Before deciding to carry a weapon, consider your willingness and ability to use it, understand the legal and moral consequences, and recognize how it can turn minor issues into significant conflicts. This incident highlights the importance of self-defense training that prioritizes de-escalation and understanding the gravity of using lethal force.
An Alien’s Perspective on the World of Women
In Honor of International Women’s Day I wanted to take a moment to express appreciation for the women in our lives. We are surrounded by women who deserve recognition for what they do for us. They gave birth to us, enduring immense pain in childbirth. They fed us from their bodies, went without sleep, and… Continue reading An Alien’s Perspective on the World of Women
Intensity vs Consistency: The balance for long-term training
Balance intensity and consistency for sustainable Krav Maga training. Learn why both are key for long-term progress and peak performance I always say that the mat is a microcosm of our society. People bring their personalities to the mat, and they express them loudly, without words, but with their bodies. I’ve identified three distinct approaches… Continue reading Intensity vs Consistency: The balance for long-term training