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10 Articles of Self-defense for the Martial Arts

Wed, 02/11/2009 - 14:14 — worldmar
  1. Never underestimate your opponent. Always assume he is dangerous.
  2. Don’t get fancy. Use simple, easy and effective techniques.
  3. Be sure you are well-balanced when delivering a technique.
  4. Learn to react instantly. Be quick and accurate. Do not hesitate.
  5. After attacking or counter attacking, never lose sight of your adversary. Be alert for continuation of his attack. Never be caught by surprise.
  6. Always deliver blows to your opponent’s weaker areas.
  7. Always yell when delivering a technique. This will momentarily distract and possibly alarm your attacker.
  8. Always fight aggressively. Use all your strength.
  9. When possible, use any available object as a weapon to help you subdue your opponent.
  10. When defending yourself, always fight as if your life depends on it. There is no telling what an attacker’s intentions might be.