To say that the modern populace has gone soft when it comes to preparedness for crisis or disaster is an understatement. Now is the time to fix all that and begin preparing for any emergency situation, including criminal danger. Although you already know the demands of physical training on the body, you should also learn how to use what you know about physical training to real-life eventualities in which you may have to beat back an attacker to defend yourself.

Going to the fitness center to build your strength is good, but no amount of weight lifting will not teach you how to defend yourself on the street. Now you know that to become combat-ready, not just any physical training will do. There is a world of difference between exercising your body to look great on a photo shoot and training your body to survive conflict situations which may alter from low intensity to high intensity in just minutes.

Are you in top form for combat?

Efficient self-defense instruction should dynamically involve the whole package, including reactions to violence, like consciousness, tactical dodging, when to flight, and verbal self defense (also called trash talking in some circles). Preparation must not be confined by just physical ability to throw a punch, no matter how strong. One can presume then that combat condition is more than just about physical strength, it's about mental alacrity to take on an enemy that has the capacity to threaten your life.

But, psychological willingness for a crisis follows after you have trained your body to endure and keep at bay any physical assault. Having the physical aptitude to neutralize a threat gives you confidence. Learning the techniques that will give you an edge over a physical threat can make you seem calm in the face of danger. Conflict preparedness is not just about tools. It's also about your competence to battle even without your gear. That's why unarmed combat is something that is stressed in the military and in self defense educational facilities all over the country. You ought to be able to protect yourself and your loved ones with or without a firearm.

Ditch the Victim Mentality

Your worst enemy isn't the criminal who wants to seize your bag, it's your outlook toward combat in general. Being a victim isn't just a situation, it's a way of thinking. Not everyone realizes it, but we have been trained to think like victims by society in general.

For years, we have heard people say we should keep away from conflict. This is a sound code. We must never generate conflict and we should always go for the diplomatic way to settle things. But what is not usually brought up by anyone is how one ought to face conflict when it can no longer be prevented. When conflict comes flying to your side and you need to protect yourself, you can only depend on your physical training and tough spirit to fight back.

While it will do you good to keep a stun gun handy, as well as a list of emergency numbers to call should you encounter an intruder inside your home, it would be best if you also discovered the principles of real self defense. By genuine self defense we mean those unarmed combat strategies that soldiers apply in the combat zone when their life is in danger.