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B.A.S.I.C. Defense Tips
- Be Aware. Awareness is one of the most important things in Self Defense. By being aware of your surroundings, many threats on the streets can be avoided.
- If you see or sense problems on your way, change route or go to the other side of the road and prepare to run or defend yourself.
- Use common sense and restraint. Everyone has choices on where they go and how they get there. Keep to well lit areas, go with a buddy, avoid dangerous areas.
- Be aware of where you are.
- Never act or appear to be an easy target. Don't look like victim. Someone who is walking with their head down and an uncertain gait presents an easy target.
- Have body language that exudes self-confidence.
- Your priorities are survival and escape.
- Get a survivor mentality.
"I have people who count on me and I am going home tonight".
- Use anything you can get your hands on as a self defense weapon. A pen in your purse, keys, your fingernails-anything that might cause injury to your attacker.
- Most "fights" are won before they start, an aggressor may back down if you maintain eye contact and do not appear to be intimidated by them.
- Be loud, attract attention, shout words that most people understand such as no or stop.
Levels of Awareness
Developed by Jeff Cooper, the color code of awareness is used to symbolize or describe mental awareness in relation to the environment or in relation to an event. The chart uses the colors white, yellow, orange, red, and black to represent degrees of awareness, anticipation, concentration, and focus that comprise a state of mind. The changes between states of mind are not always clear-cut, as indicated by the color graph. The chart outlines what you may begin to experience during and altercation or attack. Understanding this state of mind can help you Be Alert and Stay In Control.
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