PREDATOR BE GONE, PART 2.
PART II. PREVENTION PSYCHOLOGY AMD PRINCIPLES OF AVOIDANCE (PREDATOR BE GONE).
So, what do you think? In my last post (Part I. June 5), I asked you to think about how you might avoid the predator altogether, understanding that prevention, preparation, practice and avoidance comprised over 98% of successful self defense, and considering the Predator Profile I discussed. You might could want to compare your thoughts with mine.
The important thing, though, is you start thinking about the subject. That in itself is a huge step toward not only avoiding the evil bastard, but even prevailing if or ever you do confront him.
- Develop A Prevention Mindset. Albeit obvious and common sense, this is a giant first step. It is important that you always remember that in a real life or death crisis, common sense is the rarest of commodities. So never minimize a principle because it is one of those Duhh Thingees.
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- The 4 A’s are the foundation of your Prevention Mindset.
- Awareness: At all times be aware of what and who is around you; be aware of subtle changes in your surroundings, including yourself and others.
- Assess: Assess means that at all times you should assess that what you have observed. Ask yourself what does that person’s body language tell me? Why is he eyeballing me? What are my Gut Instincts telling me? What barricades, barriers and potential/improvised weapons are in my environment that can help me escape and evade?
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- Anticipate: You can Spinal Tune your mind and your body to work as a powerful unit to help you escape, evade, and even overcome an assailant by asking yourself “What would I do, if such and such happened?” Have a Plan of Action and maybe even a Plan B.
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- Action. Trust me, Dudettes, by assessing, being aware, and anticipating, you Spinal Tune yourself to the point you can and will spring into action at your earliest chance once danger appears in the form of your assailant. Just as important, by adopting this Prevention Psychology, you will most likely become aware there is a Bad Guy lurking like a shark. Stalking you.
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- Become a Hard Target. What I just noted in the above paragraph is no trivial concept. The great majority of victims never are aware they are being marked (all predators mark, or select, their victims by virtue of how that animal carries itself), stalked, and tested until it is too late! By making yourself into a Hard Target you will have discouraged almost any and every potential assailant in your zip code.
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- How Do I Recreate Myself Into A Hard Target?
Pretty simple recreation formula, actually:
Ø Assess/Anticipate/Awareness.
Ø Profile the Attacker: Simply by being aware of a predator and his “games,” you will have “busted the bastard.” 99 + % of assailants will back off once they are busted.
Ø Look at the assailant when he is sizing you up. Size him up and look disgusted. Be a good “witness.” Take note of what he is wearing, color hair, eyes, etc.
Ø EXAMINE YOUR CLOTHING FOR ESCAPE OR DEFENSE POSSIBILITIES.
Ø DO NOT ENTER ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE OBVIOUSLY UNSAFE WHEN POSSIBLE (Future Post: How to deal with unsafe environments).
Ø CONSTANTLY BE ALERT FOR ANYONE WHO SEEMS TO BE PAYING “TOO MUCH” ATTENTION AND/OR FOLLOWING YOU.
Ø STAY IN “HIGH WITNESS AREAS” WHEN POSSIBLE.
Ø ALWAYS BE AWARE OF POINTS OF ESCAPE.
Ø ALWAYS MAINTAIN YOUR PERSONAL SAFE ZONE (PSZ). ALWAYS “CONTROL YOUR SPACE.
Ø HAVE AN ASSERTIVE/CONFRONTATIONAL VERBAL RESPONSE PREPARED PRIOR TO THE ASSAAILANT INVADING YOUR PSZ.
HAVE A PHYSICAL PLAN OF ACTION AND DECIDE YOU ARE WILLING TO USE IT!
PART III. We talk about some Principle of Avoidance and in Part IV we talk about what to do if the assailant has you cornered. Cool Stuff, I promise.
Until Then, of course. Stay Safe.
HAMMER