Headline, November30, 2013

''' IN SELF-DEFEN​CE : 

BE BASIC - BE -100%- FEROCIOUS '''

^Your Defence^

If you sense a threat, walk tall, with a confident, striding gait. Even if you don't feel dauntless, act as though you are. In the words of the ancient Buddhist proverb, ''When ignorance is mutual-confidence is the king''.

!- Whenever possible, avoid eye contact where you sense aggression.

!- If eye contact has occurred, break it immediately and get as far away from your potential attacker as you can.

!- If a cursory glance has been made and met, smile, and break eye contact.

!- If these steps proves fruitless and aggressive verbal abuse follows, do not retaliate, just walk away.

!- If you nowhere to walk/run to and a fight  -as opposed to a flight- is your only option, do the following:

As your potential attacker approaches, take up a small, inconspicuous stance, and use your arms to control the distance between each of you.

Now remember the 4 ''D'' s :

!-Use dialogue  -say firmly that you don't want any trouble.

!- If your nemesis is still moving forward aggressively, use deception and distraction tactics such as asking, ''Can we talk about this?''  which might engage your attacker's brain, and make him hesitate.

Posing a question which requires even a moment's thought on the part of your attacker can also be your cue to make a pre-emptive strike.

So, you now have a few seconds at most to make a decision =Fight or Flight. If you are sure that Flight is not an option  -Hit and Run. The strike must contain enough venom to stun your assailant long enough for you to make good your escape. Here are a few possible techniques to employ:

Right Cross/Hook

Thrown from behind a left-leading stance, this can be devastating punch. Its only drawback is that it can be telegraphed and a seasoned thug, criminal, goon, may see it coming.

Left hook

Thrown from the front leg of a left-lead stance, this punch has less distance to travel and is therefore harder to see coming.

Head Butt

Usually directed at your opponent's nose, if executed correctly -using your body weight- a head butt is very effective.

Whether you use one of the above methods, -a finger attack to the eyes, or a low kick to the shin, it should be done with maximum force. Always launch your attack from a 45-degree stance. This will enable you to maximise body weight transference while maintaining your balance

Be sure to aim for vulnerable areas, such as the nose, jaw, groin, etc. Never experiment with flashy techniques  -be basic and ferocious. Use a distracting question to buy the time to make your move:

''I'm sorry, what was that you said?''

If your antagonist is aggressive and moving forwards, especially if you have told him that you do not want trouble,

it is generally lawful to make a pre-emptive strike, using reasonable force, and claim self-defence. If your assailant falls or staggers back when you strike, another blow would be deemed unlawful.

If, however, after your first strike, the attacker continues his assault, a second blow would be seen as reasonable.

And remember, you're hitting someone to buy time to get away. Don't hang around admiring your handiwork -run, Run, RUN!  

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