"7 Vital Guidelines To Surviving A Violent Assault"

If you watch the news, you've probably seen the recent rise in street assaults. Even those who have self defense training or are counting on their 'tough' look to dissuade an attacker are not immune to violent crimes. No matter how cautious you are, it is impossible to completely avoid the possibility of a violent assault. With this in mind, here are 7 things you have to know to endure a violent attack:

1. The attack will happen rapidly. This is especially true if you're not paying attention to what is going on, allowing someone to sneak up behind you unobserved. A scenario can transform from two strangers passing on a dark alley to you being on the ground, the victim of a violent crime, in seconds.

2. Street self defense isn't like a movie brawl. Too many people believe that real fights happen like the choreographed fights they see on TV. It won't be that simple. Your assailant has come ready for a fight, and will not give up effortlessly. Real fighting isn't pretty, and you will probably end up wounded no matter who wins. If you must physically fight your way away from an assailant, don't expect to simply use memorized kicks or punches.

3. Fighting back demands a quick reaction in a moment of terror. Even individuals whose self defense techniques are well rehearsed find that during the moment an attack begins, they are frozen with fright. As your heart is racing, you'll need to intuitively move into action to protect yourself. Surviving demands putting up a fight instantly.

4. Your security is up to you. In your time of need, you can't count on a police officer being close enough to assist you while the attack is in progress. You are your own first line of defense, and you must be prepared for this.

5. Getting away calls for control of the scenario. If you are caught unaware by a surprise attack and are never able to get your attacker's hands off you, you have no means to get away. A self defense device like pepper spray will provide a clear advantage when it comes to gaining power over the attacker. To stand the best chance of escape, gain the upper hand by using self defense products against your attacker.

6. Take for granted you're fighting an armed attacker. Sure, this isn't always the case, but it often is. Being up against a knife or gun is one of the scariest possible scenarios, but it happens hundreds of times each day. This is another situation in which carrying a stun gun or pepper spray canister is particularly helpful, enabling you to level the playing field by providing you a way to fight off the attacker, dropping your chance of injuries.

7. Escaping the situation requires fighting dirty. When you're attacked, there's no such thing as a “fair fight” or a “clean fight.” Use anything you have to your advantage. If you are not carrying a self defense device, use your car keys, your fingernails, and everything else you can think of.

By: Bryan Hough

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