Westchester County Mom recently featured Krav Maga Personal Safety in “Why Self-Defense Should Be Taught to All Teens,” written by Joanna Galli after participating in a private class with her teenage daughter. Drawing on both her experience as a parent and her work in a high school, Galli explores why practical self-defense education can help young people develop greater confidence, awareness, and independence as they prepare for college and adult life.
The article highlights an approach that extends beyond physical techniques, emphasizing awareness, de-escalation, decision-making, boundaries, and the confidence to respond under pressure—many of the same principles that form the foundation of Krav Maga Essentials and its work with college-bound students.
I want my daughter to feel strong, aware, and capable—not fearful.
— Joanna Galli, Westchester County Mom
