| Have you ever heard the saying, "nice guys finish | | | | someone in a bar can put you into the hospital. |
| last?" That really is a valid question and sadly a lot | | | | Dirty street fighting is not just about knowing |
| nice people get killed everyday, because they are | | | | some dangerous moves that can incapacitate |
| way too nice and naive. What you think and do | | | | your opponent, but it's about having a good |
| before an attack is often more important than | | | | mental strategy of knowing when to engage and |
| the attack itself. | | | | when to walk away. Remember, this is all about |
| There's no nice way to put this, so I'm just going | | | | survival, not ego! |
| to say it, "dirty street fighting is the way to | | | | The greatest mistake most nice people make, is |
| survive an attack successfully." A good dirty | | | | falling under the control of their assailant. Be |
| street fighter does not use the typical techniques | | | | aware of people who will try to control you and |
| or methods that other fighters use, because it | | | | avoid them at all cost. Most control freaks enjoy |
| just won't work. Sometimes, you don't have to | | | | dominating others and causing them harm. |
| fight at all, if you really know what you are doing. | | | | Remember, you don't have to be controlled and |
| Let's take a look at some of the best ways we | | | | you don't have to be a victim. |
| can help prevent common mishaps. If a stranger | | | | I remember asking my Tai Chi teacher what he |
| is approaching you and you get a bad feeling in | | | | would do if a guy wanted his wallet and he said, "I |
| your stomach, don't try to be nice, instead run | | | | would give it to him." My teacher gave me wise |
| for your life. If you have to start screaming | | | | advice and it still applies today. Good instructions |
| wildly, then at least you'll make the stranger | | | | like this can possibly save your life. Again, letting |
| nervous enough not to chase you. This simple | | | | your ego and your fears get the best of you, is |
| preventative measure just may save your life! | | | | not a good self defense, but a sure sign of |
| Learn and practice letting go of your fear, | | | | someone, who has not had the proper training. |
| because self defense techniques are not going to | | | | If someone tries to abduct you, then you should |
| help you, if you cannot channel and control your | | | | do everything in your power to stop that person. |
| fear. In a street fight everything happens so fast | | | | Whether it be a throat jab or an eye jab, in an |
| and it can be total chaos. You won't even have | | | | abduction situation your life depends on it, |
| the time to think about certain techniques. This is | | | | because most people that are abducted never |
| where the practice of self-awareness and | | | | come back alive. Most importantly, fight only |
| relaxation is crucial. | | | | when there is no other choice. Instead of being |
| The wise know when to walk away from a | | | | the polite person who gets killed, be the vigilant |
| confrontation. Getting into an argument with a | | | | one who lives to see another day. |
| criminal is never worth it and standing up to | | | | |