There’s a dangerous myth that violence is something that only happens in “bad neighbourhoods.” That if your home is in a nice suburb, if you drive a luxury SUV, if you shop at Whole Foods and live in a detached house with a trimmed lawn - you’re safe. That’s no longer true. If it even ever was. Since 2022, we've been seeing a sharp rise in targeted crimes in so-called “safe” areas - break-ins, carjackings, and home invasions aimed not at random opportunity, but at lifestyle

In our Danger Plus One series, we’ve explored the critical assumptions that shape our mindset for effective self-defense: assume your...

In our Danger Plus One series, we have established two critical assumptions for self-defense: assume your attacker is armed and assume...

In our Danger Plus One series, we have already established a fundamental rule: always assume your attacker is armed . This mindset...

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...

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.

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...

"I must remember, 'I am here today to cross the swamp, not to fight all the alligators." - Rosamund Zander This quote came across my...

So you've finally decided to try this thing called Krav Maga. Eager and excited, you walk into your first class with a mind full of...

As we return to recreational travel mode (local or international) after two years of restrictions and relative isolation, it is vital...