Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy marks the 500th day of hostages Holded by Hamas in Gaza By teaching self-defense courses.
“For years, especially since October 7, anti-Semitism has been rising and lifting its nose again. Especially for 500 days, strengthening the community is important. ”
Levy, who said he wanted to see all hostages return from Gaza, told Fox News Digital that there was a chance to train former Hamas hostage Andre Kozlov. “It’s an honor to meet him and train him,” the UFC fighter said.
UFC fighter Natan Levy prepares to teach a self-defense seminar with Standstrong. (Fox News figures)
Hamas releases the body of the slaughtered Israeli hostages, including mother and two young children
although Anti-Semitism is on the riseLevy told Fox News Digital that he didn’t want Jews to see themselves as victims, and he wanted the world to know that “Jews are not people who were screwed up. We are not your punching bag.”
The seminar Levy is teaching is targeting the Jewish community, but he stresses: “Anyone who feels bullied and feels targeted is welcome.”
During the February 17th workshop, Levy taught a group of students of all ages at Renzo Gracie Rockland, a gymnasium in New York. Levy showed students different techniques to defend themselves and correct rookie mistakes that were normal.
UFC fighter Natan Levy showed off a kick in a workshop in New York. (Fox News figures)
Standstrong was founded in 2020, and the University of Illinois statistics are that 64% of Jewish students on campus deny being Jewish at some point. The organization is committed to teaching self-defense skills to enable students to “pride themselves to stand up for their identity and their faith.”
The organization wrote on its website.
Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy held a seminar in New York. (Fox News figures)
After the father reunited with his son, his father imprisoned in Hamas for nearly 500 days
When asked how the organization works with Levy, Standstrong executive director Matt Travers told Fox News Digital that it happened “very organically” through social media. Mission “Resonates immediately” UFC Stars.
Travers said to Fox News Numbers: “When he offers courses, there is an extra excitement and it’s encouraging to see an elite level person in what he does, taking a moment to give back to the community. .”
“He is not only a delightful person who opposes hatred, but young people can look up at their culture or represent at the highest level of martial arts. It shows that the Jewish community can be strong, proud, and defend themselves when needed.”
Self-defense class taught by UFC fighter Natan Levy. (Fox News figures)
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On the eve of the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) announced that from October 7, 2023 to September 24, 2024, it recorded the highest number of events since the beginning. Tracking data in 1979.
Of the 10,000 anti-Semitic incidents recorded, ADL said there were more than 8,015 cases of verbal or written harassment and 150 physical assaults.
