Danny Zelig is a premier self defense expert and instructor. He is a 2nd generation Israeli Krav Maga instructor of Imi Lichtenfeld, certified directly by Imi’s most senior disciple and Head of the Rank Committee. He has been practicing and teaching Krav Maga to civilians, military, and law enforcement since 1983. Danny began his lifelong […]
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 […]
Dear Tactica Krav Maga San Francisco Students, After many incredible years leading this school and training alongside you, I want to share some important news. As of January 31, 2025, Micha Hershman will take over as the new owner, and our school will move forward as Forge Krav Maga. This transition is a natural evolution, […]
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 […]
Excerpts from The Wall Street Journal, A CEO’s Straight Line From Martial Arts to Leadership, June 3, 2017. Most CEOs start their day strategizing bottom lines or growth strategies over email. Dan Schulman starts his day at the gym, figuring out how to disarm someone with a knife. He credits his daily Krav Maga (pronounced […]
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 […]
