Common Objects for Self-Defense Common Objects for Self-Defense or Turning the Ordinary into a Resource: The Importance of Identifying and Using Everyday Objects in the Event of Physical Assault In the collective imagination, personal defense often relies on physical strength, spectacular martial techniques, or the use of specific weapons. However, the reality of an assault is very different. An attack rarely happens in a dojo, with a known, predictable, benevolent opponent under ideal...

Distances sociales et sécurité personnelle. Social Distances and Personal Safety In contemporary societies, marked by high urban density and an increasing number of daily interactions, the issue of interpersonal safety has become central, and social distances and personal safety are closely linked. Assaults, whether physical or verbal, are a major concern for both individuals and public authorities. In this context, the concept of social distance, notably developed by Edward T. Hall, appears...

Vigilance: Your First Line of Defense Before an Attack Vigilance: Your First Line of Defense Before an Attack Krav Maga is often imagined as a series of violent techniques: strikes, disarms, throws. But at Instinctive Krav Maga, we teach a fundamental truth: the best defense is the one you never have to use. Vigilance: Your First Line of Defense Before an Attack. Why? Because 90% of your safety depends on your ability to anticipate. Before a physical confrontation erupts, there is a window of...