What is the best strategy for self defense?

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To win without fighting is a realistic and practical strategy. This knowledge has been passed down for centuries through Sun Tsu’s book, The Art of War. World famous strategists use this theory. If you use it, perhaps you will live to tell about it.

Reality of fiction

Too often in the martial arts, students learn self-defense that is unrealistic and possibly detrimental to the defender. When it comes to practicality, fight with facts, do not be fooled by your training. Below is only a small list of realities that you can use as a guide to build a better basis for your protection.

Most fights end up on the ground.
Prepare by improving your grappling skills.

There are no rules and no judges in combat.
If it works, use it, and do not stop until it does.

Kicks above the waist are unrealistic.
It is better to be safe than sorry.

How you train is how you will fight.
If it is not contact you will be surprised.

Point sparring is not realistic for true combat.
Pull your punches and pull your chances.
Most people punch to the face or head.
Get used to hooks and crosses, wild and fast.

Attackers do not hold their punch in the air.
Learn to control your opponent, not dance around a frozen one.

Everything is forgotten in a fight.
All defenses will be natural reactions from years of practice.

Punches and kicks can hurt you too.
The attacker might also be prepared, do not underestimate an
opponent.

Most punches and kicks are off target, thus useless.
Do not waste energy, focus on primary striking areas.

Reality is nothing like a movie.
Survival is the name and it is not a game.