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The First 30 Seconds: What Canadian Families Need to Know About Real-World Home Defense
Whether we are talking about a fire escape plan, or a home invasion response, if you’re the only one in your home with a plan, then you’re not just responding to the threat. You’re also trying to find, lead, protect, direct, and move the unprepared in real time. That’s a near-impossible burden to carry when the sh*t hits the fan and lives are on the line.
This is why we emphasize family readiness.
Cyrus Osena
Aug 4, 20256 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


Balancing Act: The Pen and The Sword in Krav Maga
The concept of balancing the pen and sword extends beyond the studio or the street. In our daily lives, we face conflicts and challenges that require us to choose between diplomacy and assertiveness...
Mastery in life, just like mastery in self-defense, lies in judgment. It’s not just about being strong or smart; it’s about being wise. This wisdom comes from experience, from making mistakes, and from learning when to fight and when to walk away.
Cyrus Osena
Sep 6, 20245 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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