Tsahi Shemesh, founder and chief instructor of Krav Maga Experts in NYC, joins Seth and Dave. Tsahi shares his perspectives as an instructor and life-long practitioner of Israel's unique self-defense system, Krav Maga (roughly translated as “close touch”), as an Israeli and Jew living in New York City, and as a parent too. Dave and Tsahi first met when Tsahi came to Dave's congregation to teach a…
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Tsahi Shemesh, founder and chief instructor of Krav Maga Experts in NYC, joins Seth and Dave. Tsahi shares his perspectives as an instructor and life-long practitioner of Israel's unique self-defense system, Krav Maga (roughly translated as “close touch”), as an Israeli and Jew living in New York City, and as a parent too. Dave and Tsahi first met when Tsahi came to Dave's congregation to teach a self-defense workshop after the rise of Antisemitism in 2019. Learn more about Tsahi Shemesh and Krav Maga Experts at www.kravmagaexperts.com. You can also learn more from Tsahi on his podcast, Krav Talk, available on all major podcast platforms. Please help us grow our show by sharing on your social media accounts and leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts.
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