Funny, whenever I walk into a building I look for a way out. Growing up in a city Ive learned to check my 6. Reflective devices work well.
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Funny, whenever I walk into a building I look for a way out. Growing up in a city Ive learned to check my 6. Reflective devices work well.
One thing I get that stands out at me is these people don't make personal space a priority.
Ugh I really gotta get myself into a training program... I'm wanting to get my family into Krav maga to learn to become more aware of situations and get out of situations.
I shouldn't have watched that....now I'm all riled up lol. I really hate the videos with witnesses watching a group beat someone to death or scurrying away like rats. I'm guessing more then a few of those videos were from merry ol' England, where they don't worry about armed response.....but I just can't picture myself standing by and watching that crap go down even if it meant me waking up in the hospital. Definitely need to accept that violence is in our nature, and while one need not embrace it you should never completely forget it.
I got jumped and my head stomped into the concrete in a parking garage once. Never should have gotten out of my car. I don't know how I was expecting anything but a fight.
"There are no finger prints under water."
I'm glad everyone is taking something positive away from this. I also want to recommend a couple of books for those of you who are serious about following up a little more on this topic. Both books are by Rory Miller. 1. Meditations on Violence; 2. Facing Violence. Below are the book covers.
I own both these books and re-visit them often. Rory Miller is a great guy and really hits home the importance of how to deal with violent encounters.
The character of a man can be judged by how he treats those who can do nothing for him
I didn't know you were a cop? What city?Originally Posted by stoner01
Good video! Stay aware, stay vigilant, stay alive. How many people think they could shoot there way out of a knife attack? I wonder this; as it takes very little time to close a short distance, and get a blade in ya. Knowing this, has me watching peoples hands more often than not.
Last edited by 10mm-man; 03-09-2014 at 00:32.
Just watched the video, and it was horrible to watch. Thinking of carrying another less/non lethal option.
Yep. In conjunction with my sidearm, I always carry a defensive flashlight. Great less-lethal option.
The character of a man can be judged by how he treats those who can do nothing for him
Rory Miller, Marc MacYoung, and Peyton Quinn teach their students how to AVOID these situations by being aware of what's happening around them, identifying pre-attack indicators, and taking extra care in high risk areas such as parking garages. Predators tend to seek out victims who are unaware of their surroundings, respond predictably to the pre-attack interview, and appear to be a low risk target with something of value they want. A gun seems like an easy solution to problems like this, but someone unaccustomed to confrontation or violence is likely to hesitate, deny what is happening, or freeze up. A lot of people emphasis training for situations like this, but that training rarely involves awareness, avoidance, or de-escalation. If you present as a high risk/low reward target, most predators will pass you by and wait for someone easier and more profitable. I highly recommend both of Rory's books mentioned above.
Don't waste your time or money. Thai boxing and wrestling are cheaper, offer more places to learn, have legitimate Krus and coaches in any city, and are 100x more prudent.
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