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The Confidence Equation: How Krav Maga Changes The Signals You Send
Confidence is not an affirmation whispered in the mirror. It is a visible, measurable shift in behavior. It is the way you walk into a room. It is the steadiness in your voice. It is the decisiveness in your movement.
And it can be trained.
For adults, learning Krav Maga is an investment in how you show up in the world. For children, it is even more powerful as it interrupts the bullying dynamics before they solidify. It replaces fear with capability and it reshapes the sig
Cyrus Osena
Apr 175 min read


Krav Maga As A Pillar of Wellness
When people think about wellness, the images that come to mind are often familiar and predictable: green smoothies, spas, yoga mats, step counters, and maybe an app quietly nudging you to “be mindful and take a deep breath.” For decades, diet and exercise have dominated the conversation - and rightfully so. Eating clean and moving your body are fundamental to good health.
But if the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that wellness is far more than meditation and av
Cyrus Osena
Sep 26, 20254 min read


Danger Plus One: Assume They Are Not Alone
In our Danger Plus One series, we’ve explored the critical assumptions that shape our mindset for effective self-defense: assume your...
Cyrus Osena
Apr 11, 20254 min read


Danger Plus One: Assume They Are Stronger
In our Danger Plus One series, we have established two critical assumptions for self-defense: assume your attacker is armed and assume...
Cyrus Osena
Apr 1, 20254 min read


Danger Plus One: Assume They Are Trained
In our Danger Plus One series, we have already established a fundamental rule: always assume your attacker is armed . This mindset...
Cyrus Osena
Mar 24, 20255 min read


Danger Plus One: Assume They Are Armed
It's been a while since I've written something, so I thought I'd get back at it by sharing one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned...
Cyrus Osena
Mar 12, 20255 min read


Healthy Holiday Habits: How to Stay Fit and Active During the Festive Season
The best way to bring the new year off to a good start is to close the previous year off strong!
Cyrus Osena
Dec 18, 20243 min read


The Four Pillars of Krav Maga Training: Part 2 - Tactical
In this installment of our blog series, we'll discuss the second pillar of Krav Maga training: the tactical element. As Sun Tzu stated in...
Cyrus Osena
Feb 15, 20243 min read


Navigating the Swamp: The Krav Maga Approach
"I must remember, 'I am here today to cross the swamp, not to fight all the alligators." - Rosamund Zander This quote came across my...
Cyrus Osena
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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