In the realm of self-defense, precision and mindfulness are paramount. Just as an actor must meticulously break down their actions on stage to deliver a believable performance, so too must…

In today's world, the concept of "othering" has become a significant societal issue, often leading to division and conflict. Othering refers to the process of perceiving or portraying someone as…

Occam's Razor: “The best solution is the easiest one.” Sun Tsu: “The greatest victory is won with the least battle.” I was giving a class to a bunch of self…

As a Krav Maga instructor, I have seen countless videos on social media where my peers demonstrate their superior techniques in classroom and workshop settings. What I find most interesting,…

https://youtube.com/shorts/yjqwt27eseU?si=yH66WQaEJIzGoKBE As you can see from the above clip, Jim Carrey demonstrates perfectly why the martial arts community is sometimes the butt of many a joke. Countless self defense systems…

I was recently on the phone with a potential client, who was inquiring about Krav Maga training at my school. They expressed concerns about their physical ability to study the…

As each of us closes out 2024, I am sure we will all take time to reflect on the many challenges we encountered throughout the year. Some we overcame easily,…

https://youtu.be/DZZ9EV-8AgQ?si=uK-Sz4Vmfi0TR4SZ In any potentially violent encounter, it is important to remember that there are steps we can take before needing to go hands on. Avoidance and evasion are the first…

I'm not a particularly good golfer. In fact, despite my physical prowess in the martial arts, I would say my ability to consistently strike the ball in the direction I'm…

When learning self-defense, it is very common (and correct, btw) for students to stay very self-aware and focus purely on their technique. Time and energy are spent perfecting footwork, hand…