DixieDestroyer
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I'm not proud to admit it, but I've been in far more brawls (bar, street, etc.) than the average mug. Granted, these were mostly (many) years ago, but I've had my share of scraps. While I've trained BJJ & MTKB (& know some "101" Krav Maga & CACC), street defense boils down to a few key things.
The 1st is that mental (& physical) preparation...the ability to "flip the switch" from good citizen to vicious aggressor. As with home defense, one has to have the mindset of "becoming the predator". This is imperative or else one may hesitate at the moment of truth...and have it cost them dearly. Secondly, you want to ensure that YOU "get off" first...with the "most". I mean to unleash quickly & violently (sans mercy) then skeedattle. Finally, target the "weakest areas"...eyes, throat, neck & groin. Landing strikes to these areas increases your odds of incapacitating your attacker(s). Basically, if it's "illegal" in MMA, then it's something I'm looking to use first (in the street). Surviving in the street requires a good dose of "instantaneous viciousness".
The 1st is that mental (& physical) preparation...the ability to "flip the switch" from good citizen to vicious aggressor. As with home defense, one has to have the mindset of "becoming the predator". This is imperative or else one may hesitate at the moment of truth...and have it cost them dearly. Secondly, you want to ensure that YOU "get off" first...with the "most". I mean to unleash quickly & violently (sans mercy) then skeedattle. Finally, target the "weakest areas"...eyes, throat, neck & groin. Landing strikes to these areas increases your odds of incapacitating your attacker(s). Basically, if it's "illegal" in MMA, then it's something I'm looking to use first (in the street). Surviving in the street requires a good dose of "instantaneous viciousness".