{"id":8550,"date":"2018-11-14T07:00:56","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T07:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fightfastvideos.com\/blog\/?p=8550"},"modified":"2021-04-01T15:22:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T15:22:51","slug":"how-to-avoid-a-violent-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightfastvideos.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/14\/how-to-avoid-a-violent-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Avoid A Violent Attack"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Numbers Are Staggering<\/h4>\nIn recent years we have seen a dramatic increase in the crime rate for most cities. I live near Washington DC, and while there has been a drop in many criminal categories, the homicide rate has increased by a whopping 37% so far this year. And although the number of other types of crimes have slightly dropped, their numbers are still staggering and you don't want to end up be among them. Attacks like these can be avoided if you know a few very simple principles.\n\nThe statistics below reflect the data entered into MPD's records management system (Cobalt) as of 12 AM on the following date. The homicide numbers are based on numbers submitted by the Homicide Branch:\n
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\n\tDistrict Crime Data At A Glance\n2018 Year-to-Date Crime Comparison*\nAs of August 31, 2018<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Offense<\/th>\n2017<\/th>\n2018<\/th>\n% Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Homicide<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n103<\/td>\n37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sex Abuse<\/td>\n215<\/td>\n207<\/td>\n-4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assault w\/ a Dangerous Weapon<\/td>\n1,261<\/td>\n1,128<\/td>\n-11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Robbery<\/td>\n1,392<\/td>\n1,317<\/td>\n-5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Violent Crime \u2013 Total<\/strong><\/td>\n2,943<\/strong><\/td>\n2,755<\/strong><\/td>\n-6%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burglary<\/td>\n1,026<\/td>\n970<\/td>\n-5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motor Vehicle Theft<\/td>\n1,630<\/td>\n1,666<\/td>\n2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Theft from Auto<\/td>\n6,886<\/td>\n7,116<\/td>\n3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Theft (Other)<\/td>\n9,606<\/td>\n9,157<\/td>\n-5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arson<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n-40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Property Crime \u2013 Total<\/strong><\/td>\n19,153<\/strong><\/td>\n18,912<\/strong><\/td>\n-1%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All Crime \u2013 Total<\/strong><\/td>\n22,096<\/strong><\/td>\n21,667<\/strong><\/td>\n-2%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[dfads params='groups=292&limit=1&orderby=random']\n

How To Stay Safe<\/h4>\nHere are three principles you can adopt to help keep you safe:\n
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  1. Walk With Confidence:<\/strong> Predators seek out easy prey or at least what looks like easy prey. I say this because in my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class I have some people who look like stone cold killers, but I also have men and women who you would never know could choke you out in a second. You don't want to make the mistake of attacking them without a weapon. One of my favorites is an unassuming foot doctor who is one of the toughest blue belts you will ever meet (he sets lots of dislocated toes in class, by the way. How handy is that?). When you walk with confidence, you give off a strong presence that wards off most attackers.<\/li>\n \t
  2. Avoid Secluded Places:<\/strong> If someone wants to attack you, chances are high that he will strike when no one is looking. One easy way to avoid an attack is to avoid secluded places. I am often out walking my dog on the running path that passes my house. Much of this area is wooded. I see women and men out jogging this path alone very often, even at night. Many are wearing headphones with music blaring and are shocked when they look up and see me and my dog. I think about how easy of a target they would be.<\/li>\n \t
  3. Learn Some Sort of Self-Defense:<\/strong> Walking with confidence and avoiding secluded areas alone is not enough of course. If someone does decide to attack you despite principles 1 & 2, you have to be ready. Knowing some sort of self-defense and engaging in some close combat training will not only increase your confidence level but will also give you the tools necessary to survive and win against a violent attacker.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Avoid Snake Oil<\/h4>\nThe first two principles are relatively self-explanatory. However, the last principle is one that requires a lot of research and decision-making. You see, the martial arts world is unfortunately riddled with many people trying to shove useless techniques down your throat. They show off these flashy techniques that look great in a demo from the perspective of an unsuspecting student in a one-day self-defense class, but these techniques will be useless when it matters the most.\n\nI know this because I have tried them in my military and law enforcement careers. Even with black belts, I have tried some moves that have had no effect at all on my attacker. That is why I threw out many of the old techniques I had previously learned and instead concentrated on a few truly useful techniques and studied martial arts that were as close to real combat as possible.\n\n[dfads params='groups=292&limit=1&orderby=random']\n

    Seek Out Reality-Based Instruction<\/h4>\nMost of the people you hear about are very limited in their knowledge of proper martial arts training\u2014training that can actually be applied to a real-life street fight scenario. Before starting a self-defense training course or close combat training method, you want to make sure that these courses and methods are based on reality in combat. Sticking to methods taught to law enforcement and the military is a safe bet, like the DVDs available right here at Fight Fast.\n\nVery rarely does someone come after you with a \"proper\" knife attack that has good \"form.\" It just doesn't happen. When you look at YouTube videos and witness real-life violent attacks, you see that most of these attacks are sloppy, fast, and yet frequently very effective.\n\nThis means that it is dangerous for you to spend a fair amount of your time training for something that will never happen. It is also dangerous to assume your attacker will be fighting you one-on-one and give you a warning before unleashing his fury.\n\nTry this:<\/strong> Have your training partner surprise you sometime during the day (remember the old Pink Panther movies with Kato attacking Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau? LOL.) When he or she surprises you, your goal is to convert your fear and submissiveness into a weapon of self-defense.\n
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    The Takeaway<\/h4>\nAs I hope you are now aware, walking around with confidence and being aware of your environment are very important parts of our close combat training. But the MOST important aspect is having the right combat training should you ever need it.\n

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