Tips on Responding to a Violent Attacker
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Article Title: Tips on Responding to a Violent Attacker
Author: Richard Armen
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Consider this: you�re walking down the street, when suddenly a masked stranger walks up to you wielding a blade. What do you do? That�s a difficult question to answer, and probably not one that you've ever considered at length. But having a plan of action for such situations can be actually crucial, since you generally want to act quickly in order to protect yourself. You're probably familiar with 'fight or flight,' but there are actually five possible reactions when faced with a violent attack. These are known as fight, flight, posture, freeze, and submit.
Fight, as you might expect, means physically fighting back against your attacker. This reaction is better used when employing the correct resources�such as martial arts training, a canister of pepper spray, or even your car keys, if that's all you have. Anything that you can use against your attacker will help; if you plan to fight your assailant you'll have to do it quickly and well if you want to protect yourself from harm. In a self defense scenario, don't worry about winning the fight. The goal is to get out of your attacker's reach so that you can run away.
The second concept, flight, describes the tactic of running away. Logic will tell you that the more distance between you and danger, the safer you�ll be. Therefore, reasonably, running would be a viable choice, but only if you can go quickly. If you're already in your attacker's grasp, this option is probably not available to you, as you'll have to fight back physically to get out of your attacker's reach before you can get away.
The third possible option is a trickier tactic, as it takes both the right temperament and the right situation. Known as 'posture,' it can also be described as 'intimidation.' The key is to come back at your assailant with the right attitude. Make them believe that they don't want to mess with you, because they will end up physically harmed in the process. An example of this would be pulling out your stun gun, letting the electricity crackle. An attacker who doesn't want to be stunned will turn and run. This can be very effective, so long as you have confidence.
Freeze is very simple: you simply do nothing. The logic behind the maneuver to �freeze� is that usually any kind of action, such as trying to fight back, could result in further danger as the assailant works harder to subdue you. The downside to this is that you have no idea what the attacker is planning. Not fighting back could mean physical or sexual assault or even death.
However, if all they're after is your wallet, you may be better off submitting to them than trying to fight back. 'Submit' is the final defense strategy. In the effort of trying to avert possible harm, simply do exactly what the assailant asks. While it saves you from possible harm, you lose other valuable thing. Even worse, after the assailant has captured the valuables desired, the truth is you�re still in danger. Statistically, most victims of a violent attack who submit to their attacker's demands will end up physically hurt in some manner.
These are your options. Weigh them carefully. Remember them well. When the time comes and you�re faced with danger, it�ll be up to you to decide how to act.
About The Author: http://www.resistattack.com has a every brand of stun gun for the ultimate personal protection. Also check our telescopic baton specials
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Article Title: Tips on Responding to a Violent Attacker
Author: Richard Armen
Word Count: 583
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Consider this: you�re walking down the street, when suddenly a masked stranger walks up to you wielding a blade. What do you do? That�s a difficult question to answer, and probably not one that you've ever considered at length. But having a plan of action for such situations can be actually crucial, since you generally want to act quickly in order to protect yourself. You're probably familiar with 'fight or flight,' but there are actually five possible reactions when faced with a violent attack. These are known as fight, flight, posture, freeze, and submit.
Fight, as you might expect, means physically fighting back against your attacker. This reaction is better used when employing the correct resources�such as martial arts training, a canister of pepper spray, or even your car keys, if that's all you have. Anything that you can use against your attacker will help; if you plan to fight your assailant you'll have to do it quickly and well if you want to protect yourself from harm. In a self defense scenario, don't worry about winning the fight. The goal is to get out of your attacker's reach so that you can run away.
The second concept, flight, describes the tactic of running away. Logic will tell you that the more distance between you and danger, the safer you�ll be. Therefore, reasonably, running would be a viable choice, but only if you can go quickly. If you're already in your attacker's grasp, this option is probably not available to you, as you'll have to fight back physically to get out of your attacker's reach before you can get away.
The third possible option is a trickier tactic, as it takes both the right temperament and the right situation. Known as 'posture,' it can also be described as 'intimidation.' The key is to come back at your assailant with the right attitude. Make them believe that they don't want to mess with you, because they will end up physically harmed in the process. An example of this would be pulling out your stun gun, letting the electricity crackle. An attacker who doesn't want to be stunned will turn and run. This can be very effective, so long as you have confidence.
Freeze is very simple: you simply do nothing. The logic behind the maneuver to �freeze� is that usually any kind of action, such as trying to fight back, could result in further danger as the assailant works harder to subdue you. The downside to this is that you have no idea what the attacker is planning. Not fighting back could mean physical or sexual assault or even death.
However, if all they're after is your wallet, you may be better off submitting to them than trying to fight back. 'Submit' is the final defense strategy. In the effort of trying to avert possible harm, simply do exactly what the assailant asks. While it saves you from possible harm, you lose other valuable thing. Even worse, after the assailant has captured the valuables desired, the truth is you�re still in danger. Statistically, most victims of a violent attack who submit to their attacker's demands will end up physically hurt in some manner.
These are your options. Weigh them carefully. Remember them well. When the time comes and you�re faced with danger, it�ll be up to you to decide how to act.
About The Author: http://www.resistattack.com has a every brand of stun gun for the ultimate personal protection. Also check our telescopic baton specials
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