Case Study: Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie Ventura: Lessons on Intimate Partner Violence
What the Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura video teaches about intimate partner violence: coercive control, early warning signs, danger recognition, safety planning, and support.
Antisemitism Doesn’t Need a Reason, But an Excuse.
We Said Never Again! And it did! 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. […]
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.
The Day Was Got Attacked in New York For Being Jewish
Add Your Heading Text Here Antisemitic Attack in New York City: The Day I Was Attacked for Being Jewish On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, I found myself under attack on the street without any provocation. This occurred while I was holding the hands of my two young children. The motive behind this assault was undeniably […]
Stabbing in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn NYC – Ryan Carson Case Study
Bedford-Stuyvesant Stabbing in Brooklyn: What the Ryan Carson Case Reveals About Violence in NYC Bedford-Stuyvesant Stabbing in Brooklyn: What the Ryan Carson Case Reveals About Violence in NYC Ryan Carson, a 32-year-old activist residing in Brooklyn, met a tragic end when he fell victim to another fatal stabbing in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. He was murdered in […]
If You Fight With a Crazy Person, You Already Lost.
In recent years, violence in New York City public transportation has become an increasingly frequent phenomenon, leaving many people feeling disempowered, scared, and helpless. Again and again, I receive emails from students or random people who seek advice about what to do when witnessing or being a part of a violent situation. Last week, I […]
I Analyzed 1000 Street Fights. Here’s What I Learned.
What People Do in a Street Fight? Street fights are a visible form of public violence that continues to appear in cities around the world, including New York. They happen in unpredictable environments, without rules, referees, or safety measures, and often escalate faster than anyone involved expects. While public crime data tracks assaults and violent […]
Fighting skills are not just to hurt bad guys.
Why Self-Defense Is a Moral Responsibility, Not a Violent Desire In 2015, I walked into the subway station at West 18th Street pushing a stroller with my firstborn son inside. It was an ordinary day until it wasn’t. As I entered the platform, I heard screaming. A crowd had formed. Dozens of men and women […]
The Solution to Sexual Violence
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 […]
Jordan Neely choked to death on a New York City subway train.
Self Defense or Excessive Force? A grand jury is expected to review the case and determine if criminal charges should be brought against the subway rider who applied the deadly choke-hold. The person who choked Neely is identified as Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran who was questioned by the police and later released. Jordan […]
