Krav Maga Experts Training & Self Defense Classes in New York City
Today we are celebrating the birth-day of the concept of freedom in the “land of the free.” While I have many thoughts on this, I decided to focus today on what happens if you lose your freedom. Or, rephrased as a question – Are you free? Losing freedom comes in different forms, not only when… Continue reading True Freedom Comes From Within
Allow me to share one of the countless stories I have received from my students, which highlights a common pattern. What connects these stories is the lack of education in self-defense, personal boundaries, and the ever-changing societal norms. The student who wrote the testimony below chose to remain anonymous. She brought up a very interesting… Continue reading The Solution to Sexual Violence
If you ever researched Krav Maga on Youtube, you probably found some big, bulky men breaking necks and throwing their opponents around a room with full-on aggression. Then you came to train with us, and one of the first things you heard me say is, relax, breathe, don’t be tense. Stop being aggressive. Don’t respond… Continue reading Why Relaxing Makes You Anxious
People often attribute “passiveness” to the achievements of those who excel in their craft. However, success is a multifaceted outcome that relies on talent, hard work, and even a bit of luck. While some individuals possess innate talent, their success is not solely based on luck. Talent alone is not enough; it requires dedication, guidance,… Continue reading The Recipe for Success
I came across a beautiful story that reminded me of a conversation I had with a dear friend of mine. Our discussion was about the unexpected and sometimes devastating turns our life journey may bring. Wisely, my friend went on to tell me about the upside of forest fires and how it makes way for… Continue reading Before Resilience Comes Pain
At the beginning of the 1999 sci-fi blockbuster hit The Matrix, the protagonist Neo is presented with a consequential choice. He is offered a red pill, which would allow him to understand the world outside of his “matrix” of false reality. The alternative is taking the blue pill, which would return him to the blissful… Continue reading The Red Pill and the Blue Pill: A Metaphor for Self-Defense
How Society Views Violence Over the Years The Evolving Perception of Violence Violence has been a part of human society since the beginning of time. It has been used to solve problems, gain power, and express anger and frustration. At one point in history, violence was seen as a legitimate way to achieve these goals.… Continue reading Violence: A Changing View
The words that come out of your mouth, therefore create the reality you inhabit. We often hear the phrase “words have power,” but did you know that they can also have a profound impact on the growth and health of living things? Recent studies suggest that when we speak positively to plants and use encouraging… Continue reading The Power of Positive Words
Self Defense As a Core Value The ethics of self-defense is a complex issue with no simple answers. There are many different factors to consider, such as the severity of the threat, the imminence of the threat, and the alternatives to using force. I recently came across a study called “Practice Evil” that contradicted everything… Continue reading The ethics of self-defense
Courageous Kindness A stranger helped a woman in New York City on the subway after she was verbally harassed and followed onto her train. The woman shared on social media how a man named Michael read the situation and came up with an ingenious tactic to help her out of harm’s way. Michael pretended… Continue reading Be The Kind Stranger
