Krav Maga, Leadership and Bravery
Are You Brave Enough To Be A Leader? We need brave leaders Henry Kissinger said, “The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.” This requires a lot of courage! Because most of the time the one who leads has only been at the […]
Having Your Back in New York City
One of my students wrote about his experience I thought it would be a great thing to share with you. Do something amazing, Tsahi Shemesh Having your Back It’s hard to believe it has already been 2 years since my mother passed away. The last 10 years of her life she suffered the ravages from […]
An Honorable Escape
Why An Honorable Escape Is So Important Many years ago, I had an issue with my upstairs neighbors. My ceiling and their floor were paper thin. Anything they would do up there, I would hear – maybe 10 times louder than what he thought I could hear. At the time I was building the Upper […]
How Learning Krav Maga Changed My Life
“How Krav Maga Changed My Life” Yes, I know, you think you’ve read it before. How I did “x” and it made me so much better, I ended up where I always wanted . Nope. This isn’t one of those A straight to Z stories. This is a story of a battle that I fight […]
How We Can Help Heal Trauma & Anxiety?
Last month we held an in-studio ‘Krav-Talk’, and our guest speaker talked about his life training and how his trauma has shaped him into the man he is today. The talk’s conclusion was “what happened to you doesn’t define you, but it does shape you”. The first question I am often asked by new students is […]
What If I Started Training Krav Maga Earlier
What If I Started Training Krav Maga Earlier? I took my first class at KME in early 2022. I still remember how excited I was. I sat on the train fast approaching the UWS studio, not sure what to expect but ready for whatever lay ahead. As soon as my feet touched the mat, I […]
Is Krav Maga Difficult To Learn
Is Krav Maga Difficult to Learn? Add Your Heading Text Here How hard is it to learn self-defense? A common question that arises when people call to inquire about Krav Maga is “Is Krav Maga Difficult To Learn”. In short, the answer is no. Krav Maga isn’t difficult to learn. It was developed for the […]
What Women Do To Keep Safe
The Macho Paradox Top Safety Habits Women Rely On: What Works and What Doesn’t With crime on the rise in the city, it’s increasingly important to be prepared at all times. It seems like almost weekly viral videos show some form of attack on the subway or in the street. In addition to these widely […]
5 Safety Tips for Girls Leaving for College
5 Safety tips for girls leaving for college The new school year is fast approaching and for thousands of young women that means leaving home to be on their own for the first time. This experience can be both liberating and exciting, but it’s also important to remember the dangers that can arise when being […]
What to do when you witness a violent crime in NYC
What to do when you witness a violent crime in NYC The Bystander Effect As New Yorkers, we live in a city that prides itself on minding its own business. We see a lot, and we hear a lot. From an early age, we’re taught not to get involved in other people’s arguments, refrain from […]
