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As Jews ‘forever remain the outsider,’ New York group trains them in self-defense
by Jeffrey Barken
June 30, 2016

“Mike Tyson once said, ‘Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face,’” Ron Miller, a prospective member of the Legion, New York’s first self-defense and counter-terrorism training program for members of the Jewish community, tells JNS.org. Though spoken with humor, Miller’s allusion to the famed boxer’s words of wisdom reflects the angst that many Jews feel today. The Legion is currently training a group of cadets ages 22-57. Following a careful screening process, 48 individuals were selected out of 129 applicants to join the inaugural class that began last October. The group meets twice a week for intensive physical conditioning led by world-class instructors and former Marines. The Legion also assembles monthly for a session of classroom learning, discussing Jewish culture and history. READ MORE

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