*Self-defense "moves" rarely (if ever) work and can cause you to not trust your instincts as you struggle to remember what you're "supposed to do." Memorizing a few moves before a conflict is not unlike only learning 20 words prior to a spelling bee.
*The attacker always has the advantage--at least initially. He knows before you when, where and how he's going to attack.
*Your first option: run. If you can't run, create and maintain distance from your attacker(s)
*Know your enemy: Expect the worst because that's exactly what you'll get.
*Facing a weapon can be frightening but some weapons can serve to "limit" the attacker's psychological approach and thus, his options. Exploit that advantage.
*Practice awareness of your habits, surroundings, routines, and overall "presentation." Don't allow yourself to be an easy target.
*Contrary to popular belief, you are never unarmed. Use your body and/or whatever you can get your hands on. Plus, as Ice T declared: "My lethal weapon's my mind."
Readiness
*Decide in advance to survive. Ask Derrick Jensen explains: "The Jews who participated in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising had a much higher rate of survival than those who went along. We need to keep that in mind over the next ten years."
*Condition your mind to defend what you love (read: courage)
*Condition your body to endure through exercise, lifestyle choices, and healthy, earth-friendly eating habits (read: vegan diet)
*Take time to learn some tools like kicks, punches, blocks, etc.
*Occasionally train and practice in street clothes and/or familiar places
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