"Freezing" and Violent Assaults

Dec. 1, 2019 by

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

Krav Maga Training and the “Growth Mindset”.

Nov. 25, 2019 by

At the beginning of her book, Mindset, The Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck describes how her fascination with how people cope with failures lead her to an interesting study monitoring how children grappled with a series of increasingly difficult puzzles. She

Realtor Safety

Nov. 4, 2019 by

Over the past years, we have seen a significant number of realtors being assaulted. These assaults range from theft, sexual assault, and murder. Various reports suggest such incidents are rising sharply.  Some examples. · Calgary police charged a man in

Potential Warning Signs of Workplace Violence

Sep. 21, 2019 by

We teach organizations how to survive workplace violence but as always, we strongly advocate prevention. Prevention, of course, requires awareness knowledge, and vigilance. As Gavin DeBecker, author of The Gift of Fear, writes, “there are almost always several people in

Corporate Training and Self Defense: 4 Steps to Getting Started

Jul. 12, 2019 by

Businesses are diversifying their wellness programs, offering activities and services such as; yoga, mindfulness, Zumba, massage, team sports, counseling, etc… Not surprisingly, there is a growing demand for self-defense training. People want the security that comes with understanding how assaults

What is Stalking? A Brief Introduction.

May. 12, 2019 by

The subject of stalking pervades our culture. Mainstream movies such as Fatal Attraction, Single White Female, The Cable Guy and more recently, the Netflix original You focus on the topic as do songs such as Every Breath You Take by

Krav Maga Proficiency and the “Flywheel”.

Mar. 25, 2019 by

In his seminal book, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t, Jim Collins explores how good companies become better great. Though focused on business development, Collins offers some lessons that can be applied to becoming

Violence in the Workplace: An Introduction

Feb. 10, 2019 by

Workplace violence is an act of violence or threat of violence that occurs at the workplace, near the workplace (e.g. parking lot). It also includes workplace events or functions, work travel, and meetings at client offices or homes. There are

Corporate Self Defense Training: What Topics Do Our Clients Want to Explore?

Jan. 31, 2019 by

Businesses are diversifying their wellness programs, offering activities and services such as; yoga, mindfulness, massage, team sports, counseling……… Not surprisingly, there is a growing demand for self defense training.  People want the security that comes with understanding how assaults take

Self Defense in Crowded Public Spaces

Dec. 11, 2018 by

With our Krav Maga school located in Toronto (the largest city in Canada), we often talk with people about safety in busy public areas.  Many of them travel via public transit(subway, bus), visit malls and stores, and enjoy outdoor venues