Forms of self-defense Self-defense strategies form the basis of numerous martial arts, especially East Asian martial arts, which usually provide self-defense classes as part of their curricula. The 1980's/1990's saw the growth in popularity of systems that are termed 'Reality Based Martial Arts', that are based upon traditional martial artists experience and the techniques, strategies and tactics that they have employed, or on systems used by Law Enforcement and/or Military Agencies (Such as Krav Maga, the system used by elite Israeli military units.) Many schools of self-defense also teach theoretical strategies aimed at avoiding or defusing physical confrontations. The curriculum for such courses commonly teach positioning strategies and strengthening the defender's self-confidence in front of an aggressor, which is purported to discourage some physical attacks. Some studies, for instance, including those by David Lisak, have shown perpetrators who sexually assault acquaintances test their victims first. The perpetrator will gradually cross the potential victim's boundaries through techniques such as touching or making inappropriate sexual comments. If the victim responds with discomfort or fear his or her intrusive behavior may escalate to sexual assault. Victims who responded to these early tactics with consistent assertiveness avoided rape. Academic studies such as these are of course quite subjective. Scenario-based self defense training Having to physically defend oneself (e.g. blocks, punches, kicks, weapons, etc) should be considered the last line of self-defense, that needs to be used if several other techniques and strategies have failed which can often be much more effective than physical self-defense. Even if one is quite capable of physical self-defense, it is still often best to avoid being in a situation of having to physically defend oneself, because of possible: Legal trouble. Injury. Revenge from attacker, on not just the defender, but family, friends, or property of the defender. Use of firearms or edged weapons by attacker. Multiple attackers and only one defender. It is often better to use techniques to avoid or diffuse trouble before it gets to oneself, e.g: Stay in groups at night Park in well-lit areas Avoid excess consumption of alcohol or drugs which could make you intoxicated and vulnerable Try not to attract too much attention from potential attackers Don't hang out with violent people you can't trust Don't attend parties or other gatherings (especially where alcohol and or drugs are being heavily consumed) where there are people (especially groups) you don't know and/or can't trust, who could become violent. Don't unnecessarily use violent language, threats or fighting stances (e.g. fists up, especially if a potential attacker tells you to do so) (genuine or joking), because: A potential attacker may seize upon this as a Self-defense (theory) legal excuse for attacking, even if they know there is no real threat. An intoxicated (or generally violent) person may perceive this as a genuine attack or threat and attack you preemptively. If attack is imminent, there are further options before physical self-defense may be required: Escaping by running or driving away, if possible. Attracting attention from others who may be able to help defend you or frighten or distract attackers, by: Yelling or screaming. Personal alarm. Emergency telephone number (000 in Australia, 911 in the United States and Canada, 112 on all GSM cell phones, etc.) Physical barrier, such as locking yourself in a building or vehicle. etc but sometimes there isn’t a viable option before physical self-defense. An important aspect of self-defense training is teaching techniques in the context of self-defense or “attack” scenarios. One person will play the role of the defender, and one (or more) people will have the role of the aggressor. Systems such as jujutsu make considerable use of this training methodology. Responsibility of application There is considerable debate amongst individuals as to what constitutes an acceptable level of physical force during self-defense. Some individuals prefer a limited pacifist response, while others advocate means up to and including deadly force, such as firearms. In martial art terms, acceptable force is that which is required to prevent the assailant from carrying out further violent actions. Laws vary from country to country as to the level of force one is capable of using in defending one's self from an attacker. A responsible self-defense teacher will teach students to respond with the force necessary to defend themselves based on the situation, lest they find themselves in serious legal trouble.
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