| For more than 30 years I have been running | | | | ANYBODY fights "fair" any more. Those days are |
| specialized self defence courses and seminars. | | | | over - they have been since the John Wayne era! |
| Over that time I have shown thousands of | | | | Expect multiple attackers, weapons, possibly both. |
| people how to protect and look after themselves. | | | | 6 - The cemeteries are full of dead heroes. Don't |
| Increasing personal safety ALWAYS commences | | | | add to their number. Run if you can. There is no |
| with awareness. | | | | shame in avoiding a fight. In fact, running away is |
| Since most men may be attacked in almost any | | | | smart. |
| situation and for a wide-ranging variety of reasons | | | | 7 - Recognize objects in every room of your |
| I offer the following advice. | | | | home that could be used as makeshift weapons. |
| Here is a list of ten simple things that you can do | | | | Home invasion is a growing curse these days due |
| immediately that will increase your safety: | | | | to the unwillingness of our governments to |
| 1 - Most men get involved in physical trouble as a | | | | protect their citizens. |
| result of saying something rude, offensive, | | | | 8 - THIS IS MORE OF A LEGAL WARNING: |
| tactless, stupid or hurtful. Controlling what comes | | | | Understand that if you allow yourself to be placed |
| out of your mouth can keep it in good shape. | | | | in a "compromising" position with a woman, |
| Think before you speak. | | | | particularly one who is "under-age," then the |
| 2 - If a fight breaks out in a bar - leave | | | | woman's version of events will usually be believed |
| immediately. Go before all the drunks and | | | | over the man's version. Do not allow yourself to |
| brawlers start swinging chairs, bottles, glasses and | | | | get into such situations. |
| punches. A "free for all" usually starts with just | | | | 9 - Negotiation is a far higher art form than |
| two protagonists. Innocent bystanders often get | | | | physical confrontation. Do anything reasonable to |
| hit. Those who leave all the fools to bash each | | | | avoid a fight. NOTHING good ever comes out of |
| other do not. | | | | conflict. War is proof of that. |
| 3 - NEVER attempt to mediate an argument | | | | 10 - When all else fails, your back is to the wall |
| between a man and a woman. Both will cease | | | | and there is absolutely no other alternative left |
| arguing or fighting with each other and turn on | | | | remember... "it is better to be tried by twelve |
| you - the common enemy. If you fear for the | | | | than carried by six." |
| woman's safety, call the police. | | | | Remember my opening words - "increasing |
| 4 - Understand that many people these days | | | | personal safety ALWAYS commences with |
| have a cocktail of drugs and booze in their veins. | | | | awareness." Increase your awareness, mind your |
| It makes them argumentative, aggressive and | | | | manners, know your surroundings and you will |
| "Mike Tyson-esque." Avoid people who are "off | | | | certainly improve your safety. |
| the planet." Even a casual glance at them can set | | | | Please feel free to distribute this article. The only |
| them off. Leave them with their own demons. | | | | condition is that the resource box remains intact |
| 5 - Don't make the fatal mistake of thinking that | | | | and that the article is not altered in any way. |