Why Train Self Defense?
One question I am repeatedly asked is “Do I really need to worry about self-defense if I live in (fill in the blank, nice neighborhood)? It’s not exactly a high…
Krav Maga Trains More Than Your Hand Speed
Throughout my career in the martial arts and especially since I've become an instructor of Krav Maga, I have repeatedly been asked how often I have had to use what…
Violence is a Language
I was training a private student who is entering medical school in the coming semester. As we were training defensive measures involving an attacker grabbing him by the shirt, he…
In Self Defense, Be A Grenade
While training with a senior ranking Krav Maga expert out of Israel, a metaphor was used to describe the moments just prior to physically engaging an attacker. Most times, students…
Using Your Head in Self-Defense
The goal of all martial artists is to build highly honed skills in striking with hands, elbows, knees and legs. The more varied the arsenal, we are taught, the greater…
The Importance of Footwork
What is one thing that golf, baseball and Krav Maga all have in common? Each of these activities requires a specific stance from which to work. When you watch a…
Imi Would Be Proud
This evening I was fortunate enough to hear a story from a student which reinforces my vocation to teach Krav Maga to all who wish to learn. Last week, my…
Training Your Gut Instinct’s “Natural Error Rate”
How to make fewer mistakes. When was the last time you trusted your gut? When was the last time your gut was wrong? On one hand, your intuition and gut instincts…
Safety in Training (When Slow Beats Fast)
In 1981, Imi Lichtenfeld (founder of Krav Maga) gave his first instructor-directed course in Netanya, Israel. The training took several weeks and was both detailed and rigorous. The goal of…
Random Act of Violence at Los Angeles, CA McDonald’s
Please view this horrendous video (click on link) and let me unpack it all for you below. https://www.foxnews.com/video/6337419400112?fbclid=IwAR3i6R3qiIKimWnU2_ZiYzK02xXiDTojj46jfxbgGumLktkuxhJvmBKjnlc First of all, those who would rather video record then assist a…