subject: How To Avoid A Street Fight Like A Martial Artist [print this page] Most martial arts fighters only fight when it's absolutely necessary. If you want to lessen the odds of becoming a victim or becoming a defendant in some kind of lawsuit then you'll want to follow these tips.
1) Avoid excessive alcohol drinking or drug use as this can affect your ability to control your actions and may put you at a greater risk of becoming a victim.
2) If you find yourself in a situation where you're dealing with an angry driver that's cut you off, it's better to let that go than allow it to escalate and result in violence. Never try to provoke or escalate a situation as this always turns out badly.
3) Be very observant in situations, especially ones that are unfamiliar to you. Take note of your surroundings and ask yourself where all the exits are, if there is a safety spot, and visualize how you would escape if a situation was to arise.
4) Always be cautious of individuals whose behavior makes you uncomfortable. Ask yourself if that person could be a potential threat to you and try to envision what could happen in the worst case scenario.
5) In some situations that you find yourself in, sometimes all it takes is for you to verbally announce your intentions and make it known to the attacker that you do not want to fight. There is no harm in trying this because even if it doesn't work, at least you'll have witnesses that saw you try and avoid the fight.
6) If your primary goal is to avoid the situation, then make sure you're clear on your goal. If you are confronted, then your main goal should instantly become escape. If you're attacked, then it should be to defend yourself.
Always plan ahead if you want to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. Try to be as prepared as you can. Never wander anywhere unprepared, especially if you're in a new city or new environment.
It's a lot better to offend someone than to become a victim. You need to always take every threat seriously even if it might be nothing. Keeping your head cool and leveled like a martial artist will enable you to avoid and prevent many situations before they even happen.
