| Somewhere along the way, we inherited some | | | | advantage of your "compassionate heart" to win! |
| sort of sick sense of "fair play" when it comes to | | | | And, you better be able to stay focused on the |
| warfare! It may have come from the English, the | | | | realities of the situation you're in if you are going |
| French, who knows. | | | | to be able to neutralize that threat! |
| But, I do know that your attacker in a real street | | | | 2) Don't give him any benefit or leeway. If he's |
| attack is counting on you being the "fair fighter" - | | | | wearing glasses, you know where to punch? |
| so he doesn't have to be! In this article, I'm going | | | | That's right... hit his glasses! And while you're at it, |
| to give you several REALLY good reasons to | | | | don't forget to bite, spit, kick his nuts, stick your |
| NOT fight fair - no matter what your mommy | | | | finger in his eye - whatever it will take to stop |
| taught you when you were a kid! | | | | him and drop him! Remember, the fight was unfair |
| Are there "fair fights?" Ever? | | | | when this dirt-bag chose YOU as a target - |
| Of course. | | | | because he saw you as the underdog and an |
| They're called sporting events, like boxing, MMA, | | | | easy mark! And, never forget that! |
| and the kind you find in karate competitions. | | | | 3) As soon as YOU'RE ready - GO! You don't wait |
| In these fights, there is so much going on behind | | | | until he's ready. If he's not ready, and he's close |
| the scenes to make sure that the fight is "fair" - | | | | to you with intent in his eyes, or already has his |
| that means that it's even, and that the better | | | | weapon out or in view - it's "go time!" He's not |
| competitor will win. From the pre-established rules, | | | | going to wait for you. In fact, it's in his best |
| to weight classifications and everything else... | | | | interest to jump you before you even know |
| these so-called "fights" are as far from real street | | | | you're in danger. So... if he starts something but |
| fighting as you can get. | | | | isn't ready, or if you've knocked him down or |
| Here are some really good reasons to not fight | | | | off-balance... GO AGAIN! |
| "fair" in a self defense situation. Each "reason" is | | | | 4) Hit him or apply your techniques until nothing |
| tied to one of the twisted "rules" that we were | | | | else is needed. When you counter-attack, make |
| taught so that we could be the "better person" - | | | | sure he can't! That means that you don't stop |
| the "righteous one." | | | | hitting him after the first strike or kick. And, you |
| Screw that! | | | | certainly don't stand over him, gloating, after |
| If you don't want to take a chance that you will... | | | | you've put him down with your cool wrist lock. |
| - Never see your loved ones again | | | | Remember... this is NOT your training partner |
| - Be able to eat normally and not take your meals | | | | from class. If you give this guy an opening, |
| through a tube for the rest of your life | | | | regardless of whether it's your groin, face, or |
| - Have the full functioning of your brain, eyes, and | | | | anything else... he'll take it! |
| all your limbs | | | | 5) Always bring a bigger weapon. You know the |
| - Etc. | | | | old joke about "bringing a knife to a gunfight?" |
| Then I suggest that you pay attention and keep | | | | Right? Well, make sure that you're the one with |
| these points in mind when you are unleashing the | | | | the bigger, "better" weapon. The rule for "use of |
| fury of Hell on anyone who goes out of their way | | | | force" within the law enforcement world, is doing |
| to do harm to you or someone you've chosen to | | | | "the minimum necessary to effect control." This |
| protect! | | | | has nothing to do with "doing a lot with a little." It |
| 1) Don't let him give up or "cry Uncle." As long as | | | | has everything to do with having the advantage. |
| he can get at you - he's a threat! Never forget | | | | And, if you want it, you're going to have to do |
| that your assailant will lie, cheat, and take | | | | what you must to take it! |