Trust Your Instincts

Principle #2: Trust Your Instincts

Keeping in line with our discussion on simple, effective and realistic self defense for women and anyone else, for that matter, let us continue with the second of the
"6 Principles of Combat" from John Kary (that everyone should know):

"Trust Your Instincts."

What does that mean?

Simple.

Listen to your gut.

If you have a bad feeling about a certain place, person, or situation, remove yourself from that place, person or situation as soon as possible. People forget that instincts are finely tuned mechanisms that have been developed from centuries of evolution. Animals have instincts and we are no different.

Many times, victims of crime will say "I just had this feeling..." or "Why didn't I listen to that voice in my head..."

IT'S THERE FOR A REASON!

Now, to be fair, there is a difference between being vigilant and being paranoid.
Insofar as your safety is concerned, however, nothing is trivial.

If you have a bad feeling or "vibe" about someone, do not betray it. Be even more aware, and look for signs that might put you in harm's way.
If your friends want to go to a party in a rough area or with people you don't know or trust, don't go. It's a lot easier to patch up a misunderstanding than be dead.

If you feel anything that says, "this isn't a good idea," listen to it. Again, it's better to be wrong than to be trapped in a situation where your options are taken from you.
If you find yourself in a situation where such a scenario occurs and you must defend yourself, the best attacks are the simplest. Think OFFENSIVELY and attack the eyes, throat or balls. DO not stop until the threat is neutralized. Period. It's barbaric but at this point you need to realize you have no other options.

Chew on this, and I'll be back with my thoughts on Principle #3 soon- in the meantime revisit my earlier post on Principle #1, "Develop an OFFENSIVE Mindset."

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Be safe,

Bobby