You just neutralized a late-night threat outside the campus library. Adrenaline’s dumping, fists are still clenched—and now the real battle starts. Every punch, shove, and verbal command you used will…

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."– Aristotle   When it comes to self-defense, this quote couldn’t be more relevant. Over the years,…

Inspired by Gus’s recent story about his daughter avoiding a potentially dangerous situation, I felt compelled to share a similar experience involving my own daughter. A few years ago, while…

Let’s cut the B.S.—violence isn’t random. It’s calculated. It follows patterns. And if you want to survive—not win trophies, but actually survive—you need to understand the psychology behind it. This…

In the world of real self-defense, the fight doesn’t start with punches or kicks—it starts with situational awareness. If you don’t detect the threat early, you’ve already given the attacker…

Spend enough time in the self-defense training world, and you’ll hear the term *pain compliance* thrown around like a magic bullet. It sounds good in theory—hurt them just enough and…

Last week, our efforts to support the CT LQBTQ+ community were recognized by journalist Pamela McLoughlin at The Hartford Courant. Pam interviewed me to discuss the current divisive political environment, the…

One personal observation I can't help but make is how many of my Krav Maga brethren have taken to social media or YouTube to showcase their self-defense prowess—while blindfolded. Don’t…

Back some years ago, my daughter was attending college classes abroad in Europe. One evening, after attending a function, she began her walk back to her dorm. That's when the…

I once experienced a situation that highlights the critical importance of personal safety training for young adults, particularly those heading off to college. A mother brought her 17-year-old daughter to…