You have to wonder why it is that self defense courses typically are geared towards a fair fight This is understandable if youâre in a tournament situationâif youâre just doing this for a sport. If youâre in it for the medals and trophies, donât bother with self defense. Go with a tournament style such as Tae Kwon Do or Judo.
The essence of self defense is about getting through a street fight alive. Since your attacker probably isnât going to have a code of honor, isnât going to limit himself by NOT hitting below the belt, NOT using kidney punches, or whatever, why should you? This code of honor, while admirable, puts you at a distinct disadvantage to the crack fiend whoâs trying to steal your wallet for his or her next fix.
The fact of a real world fight is that all parties are going to use the advantages they have. Muggers, rapists or what have you will choose a victim because they think they have the advantage. Understanding this, you have to take whatever advantages YOU can, even if it means âfighting dirty.â
Think of it this way. In terms of âfair fighting,â theyâre fighting dirty by pulling a knife or a gun on you. Theyâre fighting dirty by picking on a smaller or more doughy person. Theyâre fighting dirty by outnumbering you.
Since this is the case, are you really taking an unfair advantage by kicking them in the groin, gouging their eyes or taking out their knees? In this light, it seems more like youâre leveling the playing field.
Ultimately, the final victory in real world fight isnât to be found on a score card. No referee will grant you victory by counting to three or ten. The winners are the ones who can walk away keeping their health and their stuff.
Fear no man,
Captain Chris Pizzo World Leader in Self Defense www.closecombattraining.com
