Awareness is the first step of self defense
Overall Self Defense Table of Contents
Unaware = Just Waiting for a Problem
Unaware = Just Waiting for a Problem
Unaware = Just Waiting for a Problem
Being unaware for women can include another subject that doesn't apply to men
Awareness is a major Key to Self Defense
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Sheep asleep at the switch o Looking Down o Focused on Reading o Both Hands Full
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Lack of Awareness sets you up for trouble · We are not blaming the victim · Awareness increases your chances of avoiding attacks · Do not tune out, it makes you too vulnerable! · Do not be paranoid, but do stay alert.
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Sheep asleep at the switch o Looking Down o Focused on Reading o Both Hands Full
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Lack of Awareness sets you up for trouble · We are not blaming the victim · Awareness increases your chances of avoiding attacks · Do not tune out, it makes you too vulnerable · Do not be paranoid, but do stay alert.
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Awareness = Time to Avoid Problems
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You should be a well behaved alert critter until the options are exhausted… then Attack! |
Awareness · You have to be willing to accept that violent dangerous confrontations might happen to anyone. · Violence is unpredictable, but you can learn to be prepared and deal with it. If your senses or intuition say there is a problem, listen! Awareness includes external events and internal reactions. If you are afraid, hair standing up on the back of your neck, listen to yourself! |
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You should be a well behaved alert critter until the options are exhausted… then Attack! |
Awareness · You have to be willing to accept that violent dangerous confrontations might happen to anyone. · Violence is unpredictable, but you can learn to be prepared and deal with it. If your senses or intuition say there is a problem, listen! Awareness includes external events and internal reactions. If you are afraid, hair standing up on the back of your neck, listen to yourself
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When you aware you can see some one who is ready to invade your space
(less than 5' away) or who looks aggressive/hostile).
Distance is your friend!
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Keep a S.A.F.E. Distance When the individual’s intentions are not clear!
S.A.F.E. Distance for Women = Far Enough so he has to lean or take a step to touch you |
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Stay out of his reach |
S.A.F.E. Distance for Men = Handshake Distance or slightly further · Weapons involved = More Distance · Multiple Aggressors = More Distance
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Be Aware, Relaxed, Ready
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Fences = Hands Up, Ready Relaxed Picture (External) Ready to Go (Internal) Unassuming= Open Palms Knees partially bent |
Distance is your friend!
Especially when you can see trouble is brewing!
Given some distance the defender can adjust and respond.
Overall Self Defense Table of Contents
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- Victor M. CushingInternational Modern Hapkido Federation
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Be
a Wolf!
Be
a Wolf! 
At
least a step away
