UFC Fighter Natan Levy Teaches Harvard Jewish Students Self-Defense Amid Rising Antisemitism

Levy's classes aim to empower students with confidence and physical skills to counter threats on campus.

Natan Levy, a UFC fighter with an 8-2 record, conducted a self-defense class for Jewish students at Harvard Chabad.
The initiative is part of StandStrong, a six-part course established in 2019 to address increasing antisemitism in the U.S.
Levy's training included techniques like rear kicks, jab crosses, and wrist grabs to help students feel safer and more confident.
Harvard has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents and threats, particularly following recent attacks in Israel.
Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi emphasized the need for 'strong Jews' to counter the perception of physical weakness within the Jewish community.