People usually search how to prevent sexual assault after a moment of fear. A close call. A story that hit too close to home. Something that happened to a friend, a child, or someone they care about. This search is rarely abstract. It is personal. This guide is not about
Do you fear public speaking? Fear of public speaking, also known as glossophobia, is one of the most common phobias in the world. It is estimated that about 75% of people experience some level of fear when speaking in public, and about 15% of people have a severe fear that
First, allow me to share a personal story; Sometime in 2015, I entered the subway station at West 18 Street. I was pushing a stroller, with my firstborn son in it. As I got into the station, I heard screaming and saw that a public freakout was quickly forming. I
My most important title is “father.” And while I dedicate an extensive amount of time to keeping my kids safe, educated, fed, and entertained, I have also learned more from them than I ever expected to. Today, I want to explore some of the life lessons adults can learn from
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
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
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.
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
Resilience Mindset: Why Pain Often Comes Before Growth Resilience is often misunderstood. Many people think resilience is about staying positive, pushing through, or refusing to break. That misunderstanding creates frustration when life does what it inevitably does and disrupts the plan. A resilience mindset does not form in comfort. It
The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Safety The red pill and the blue pill are usually framed as a choice between truth and illusion, awareness and denial, courage and comfort. That framing is not wrong, but it is incomplete. In self-defense, the metaphor becomes far more concrete and far less
Keyboard Warriors vs. Real Fighters: Train for Real Strength! The internet, and particularly social media platforms, has made it easier than ever for people to connect with each other. Information has become available to everyone from anywhere and people can consume information about anything they wish to learn. Many online
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