Self Defense Escalation


AWARE

Be aware of your
surroundings and any trouble in the area

AVOID

Avoid fringe areas,
people loitering in those areas, people acting inappropriately

ESCAPE

If approached, run
away. If grabbed, escape and run away

STRIKE & ESCAPE

If you cannot escape,
strike until released, then escape

THROW & ESCAPE

If you are not
released after striking, throw your attacker down, then disengage and escape

GRAPPLE & ESCAPE

If when throwing you
are dragged to the ground, use ground grappling techniques to subdue your
opponent, then disengage and escape