Self Defense – Using The Barrier
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Sometimes the first thing that happens in many self defense situations is that a attacker will Start getting in your face In other words they will get very close to you breaking into your personal space , trying your resolve and trying to scare you. Obviously in an ideal world you’ll see this person well in advance due to having a decent self defense mindset and seeing a situation develop.
Assuming this initial line of defense hasn’t helped and the point has been reached where a would be attacker has come into your personal space the next thing you should do is what we call “Erecting the barrier”. Begin to back off to a comfortable distance from the agressor that is being probelmatic to you, making sure you are moving into open space rather than towards a wall or any barrier or similar (Open space allows you more way of escape if you need to run).
If the attacker follows you and tries to enter your personal space again put your hand out and stop them at arms length. If they push into your hand, make it extremely clear you are not intimatedscared) but nor do you want any trouble, say something along the lines of “Hey, I’m off now” or “Hey! Im going home ok!” and dont stop keeping your barrier between you and the attacker. As you attempt to move away from the would be attcaker you can also try to move towards a busier area, if you are on a side street move onto the main drag, etc.
One thing to remember is to not push the aggressor or shout abuse at them, doing this may well make them more aggressive and determined to pick you as their victim. One of the more common attcaks is a punch thrown by an aggressive person after they have been pushed in the chest. Try to make “the barrier” exactly that, a barrier, not a push. At the same time you should be aware of any attempt to grab you or strike out at you. Regardless you should continue to withdraw from the person keeping your barrier up when necessary.
Once you have managed to make some decent space between you and the aggressor increase it and move off down the street making sure they are not following. Do not run or turn your back until you no longer are in danger and are in a safer environment.
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