What Happens When Running Away Is No Longer an Option?
As we age or recover from injuries, our physical abilities change. Two of my students, aged 79 and 45, came to Krav Maga with the same concern: What happens when running away is no longer an option? Here’s how we approach that challenge.
Potential Isn’t a Roadmap: Helping Children Find Their Way Forward
A student who had his stripe evaluation postponed came back frustrated, and pushing him harder only made it worse. Here’s what I changed, and what it taught me about teaching each child according to who he is.
When Everything Clicks: What G Level Krav Maga Testing Revealed
A retired police officer’s Graduate Level Krav Maga test, and what hundreds of hours on the mat build in skill, trust, and the ability to protect what you love.
Why Experienced Fighters Disagree About Krav Maga
Why some experienced fighters dismiss Krav Maga and others make it part of their training, and what serious Krav Maga has to deliver to earn their respect.
Giving Kids the Chance to Show What They Can Do
I taught self-defense to my son’s class on his birthday. Watching his friends see the skill he earned showed me why kids need chances to show what they can do.
What Earns a Belt Promotion: Effort, Progress, or Ability?
Two students start on the same day. One is a natural, the other fights his own body and fears. How much should a starting point count when it is time for promotion?
The Worst Time to Stop Training Is When Life Gets Hard
When life gets hard, training is often the first thing to go. Here’s why that’s the worst time to quit, how to scale back without stopping completely, and what to do when stress makes everything harder.
When Being Average Is The Warning Sign
A fitness tracker said Tsahi Shemesh was “above average” – but the average has quietly gotten worse. Here’s why comparing yourself to the crowd is the wrong standard, and what to train for instead.
False Dilemma Thinking and the Rise of Keyboard Experts
How Do You Know When You’ve Seen Enough to Judge? I’ve noticed a pattern that shows up in training, and once you see it, you start seeing it everywhere. A short video goes online. The attacker moves. The defender responds. The clip lasts a few seconds. Then people who weren’t in the room, didn’t feel […]
What Kids Learn From Martial Arts That School Does Not Teach
The Skill That Determines How a Child Functions Under Pressure A child can perform well in school and still struggle the moment pressure enters the situation. The gap is not intelligence. It is the ability to regulate attention, emotion, and behavior in real time. Most educational systems rely on instruction and repetition. A child is […]
