Streetknowledge and how to avoid a fight

Before we get to the Various forms of Self Defence and the techniques I'm going to try and teach you some simple and most of you will probally find this common knowledge which it is, but yet 70% of people tend to ignore this advice and end up getting in trouble, not all the time but its more likely.

Here is some good Streetwise Knowledge:

- You should ALWAYS try and avoid a fight and only ever fight If you have no other options available to you. Even a Proffesional Martial Artist knows only fight when absolutley necessary when there is No alternative, unless you want to find yourself on the end of a lawsuit.

Which brings me to my next point:

- Do not put yourself at risk. Stay fit and alert, refrain from excessive drinking or drugs and remain in control of your actions. If you are completely drunk you are extreamly vunrable and aren't in control of your own actions!

- Never provoke or escalate an incident. Traffic rage is the norm today and the angry driver who cuts you off is seldom rational. Better to let it go than escalate an incident that could end in violence.

- Always observe your surroundings in a situation that is unfamiliar to you. Be aware of your surroundings. Ask yourself, "Where are the exits? Where is safety if I need it?" Visualize an escape plan. This is always the best option.

- Be cautious. Watch anyone whose behavior is making you feel uncomfortable or anyone that looks suspicous. Is that person a potential threat to you? Anticipate what could happen.

- Tell an attacker loudly that you don't want to fight. Depending on the situation, it may be enough to end the conflict. If it doesn't, anyone watching has just witnessed that you tried to avoid the fight.

Finally and most Importantly:

- Be clear on your goals. Your first goal is always avoidance. If confronted, your goal becomes escape. If attacked, your goal shifts to self-defense.