By Danny Zelig
Dealing with multiple aggressors is extremely challenging, both physically and mentally. The hardest part is the mental aspect. We feel more alone than usual when facing multiple attackers. Feeling alone in a battle subconsciously increases fear, enhances feelings of helplessness, and creates a sense of lost control. From this state, making the right decisions is […]
By Danny Zelig
In Krav Maga, and other combat sports like boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and Thai boxing, there are many fundamental similarities, such as dealing with stress. Stress and fear in real life situations with no rules are exactly why we train self-defense. In combat sports, stress is often managed through practice and preparation – there […]
By Danny Zelig
Have you built a plan for the “What Ifs”? I want to share with you some example strategies to use in self-defense scenarios where you are with someone you interact with regularly, such as a friend, roommate, or partner. When we think of self-defense, most of the time we think of “fighting skills”. We think […]
By Danny Zelig
I have been teaching and training for forty years. I’ve stood in front of so many people, I cannot count anymore. I’ve met so many different characters, experienced interesting and challenging personalities, across the many military, private security, and civilian schools and training centers over the years, that I probably forgot some. Even still, I […]
By Danny Zelig
“If it can happen, it will happen.” – Murphy’s Law (variation) Our reality is changing. With the rise of global communication, the world has become smaller. We are now exposed to a greater variety of events, thoughts, and risks than ever before. This fact poses the question: What is “safety” in this new world?With a […]
By Danny Zelig
I want to share a training tip with you today. This is something I do regularly, and I think you could benefit from it as well. First, a bit of context. We are witnessing an increase of terror attacks in public places, whether as a part of a terror organization, or unstable individuals, or copy […]
By Danny Zelig
I would like to talk about dealing with an attacker who is under the influence of PCP, methamphetamines, or other dangerous drugs. I had a personal experience several years ago with an attacker on PCP. First, a little bit about PCP. Some of the most well-known effects of this dissociative drug is its anesthetic effect […]
By Danny Zelig
You have probably seen a demonstration of someone successfully fending off a knife attack. Or maybe it was a scene in a super spy movie where the knife fight was long, complicated, and impressive. Most likely, it looked good, flashy, and you were thinking, “That was cool! I want to be able to do that!” The […]
By Danny Zelig
How many times have you heard these things said about beginning Krav Maga practitioners? “I don’t like their form.” “They don’t move like fighters.” “It does not look right.” I’ve heard it many times, for many years. If one understands Krav Maga and its philosophy and mentality, he will know the response to these criticisms. […]
We are delighted to share an article by a friend of the school and dedicated Krav Maga practitioner, Chris Austria. Chris is a multitalented wildlife conservationist, currently living in Uganda where he works with the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust in Entebbe. His background with Krav Maga training had some surprising impact on his careers […]