Keep it Simple
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Confucious The world is full of people who will help you manufacture tornadoes in order to blow out a match. Shau Hick. From time to time we have students
Confidence vs Delusion: Lessons from Leroy Brown
Arrogant. Aggressively assertive or presumptuous Delusion. A false belief or impression. Confidence. A sense of self-reliance or certainty. Well the two men took to fighting And when they pulled them off the floor Leroy looked like a jigsaw puzzle With
Are You Ready? Understanding Krav Maga Stances.
Stance. An attitude or position of the body.Readiness. Level of preparation. Stances are perhaps the most boring topic for Krav Maga students. I have yet to witness a fist pump and a “yes!” after announcing we are covering stances in
5 Tactics Predators Use to Abduct Their Targets
Abduct. Carry off or kidnap (a person) illegally by force or deception. Predator. An animal that preys on others, a rapacious, exploitive person Tactics. The plans and means adopted in carrying out a scheme or achieving some end. Safety is
Intent, Ability, and Opportunity: The Dipesh Patel Assaults in Toronto
On November 1, Toronto police arrested Dipesh Patel for a series of sexual assaults dating back to 2015. The testimonies of the brave women he assaulted lead to his arrest. To assault someone a predator must have intent, ability, and
Shedding Inhibitions to Protect Yourself
During our self-defense sessions, people often express the concern that they won’t be able to protect against someone larger and stronger. This is very legitimate as mass and strength can give an attacker significant advantage. We cannot deny this but
Stress Training and Level Tests
Any time our performance is being evaluated-exams, dance or music recitals, driver’s test etc…- stress is along for the ride. To me, this is a good thing. Performing self-defense techniques under the stress of a testing environment is another way
Common Objects for Self Defense: The London Bridge Stabbings
In a previous article, Using Common Objects to Protect Yourself, we offered an overview of how we can use common objects in our everyday life to protect ourselves. More resonating are the times when people do so in real life.
"Freezing" and Violent Assaults
On November 20th, a group of armed thieves robbed the Tyndall Market Liquor Mart in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Unfortunately, it was not an isolated incident. One employee Randi Chase reported how one robber punched her in the head giving her a
Knife Attacks and Situational Awareness
Knife attacks are among the most frequent and dangerous weapon assaults. Knives and other sharp objects are easy to obtain, and they can be used in numerous ways. In a previous article, Knife Assaults: 10 General Facts, we offered an overview
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