With four years of active service followed by seventeen more as a reservist, much of it in the Special Operations community, my experiences have profoundly shaped how I approach self-defense training. Understanding how the military operates and its demands on personnel has influenced the content of our training at Masada Tactical and the methodology behind...Read More
Not all self-defense, firearms/tactical, or self-protection classes, and more so instructors, are created equal. This has become very apparent with the changing laws in regard to concealed carry nationally over the past few months. The permitted carry in most states generated an immense spike in demand for training (oftentimes for compliance with regulatory requirements), which...Read More
Often times we read or hear about the benefits of martial arts or self-defense training for kids. There is no doubt that the physical conditioning, discipline, attention to detail, and an array of other attributes are so beneficial for kids, especially today when so many are glued to their screens and devices. Even a one-hour...Read More
The holiday season always brings with it two things: the familiar and comforting of the holiday season with sounds, smells, and views. With it also comes a spike in crime that brings the criminal elements. These criminals take advantage of the abundance of targets. Many of these targets can be unlocked vehicles filled with gifts...Read More
Complacency: a feeling of being satisfied with how things are and not wanting to try to make them better: a complacent feeling or condition“Complacency kills”; has anyone ever heard this before? I bet a majority of you have, and there is much merit to these two words. Everyone at some point in their life will...Read More
A phrase often heard in my office, typically when trying to mentor a younger employee: “don’t come to me with problems; come to me with solutions.”I am often amazed at the lack of initiative and ability to think outside the box that society suffers from these days. It is easier for a person to depend...Read More