Most real fights are decided in seconds. Your strikes should be explosive and aimed at ending the threat immediately. 2. High-Percentage Strikes

The best self-defense is de-escalation and avoidance. Only use physical force when you have no other choice and your safety is at risk.

Have a partner wear a padded suit and act as an aggressor, shouting and pushing before the "fight" starts to simulate the stress of a real confrontation.

Practice throwing your first strike from a neutral standing position (hands up in a "I don't want any trouble" gesture) rather than a traditional fighting stance.

In the street, people often try to grab or tackle. Use your Thai Clinch skills to control their head and posture, using short knees to the groin or stomach to break their grip.

Target the opponent’s thigh (peroneal nerve) or the side of the knee. This can deaden their leg and prevent them from chasing you.

If you end up on the ground, use your up-kicks to keep the attacker away while you perform a technical stand-up to get back to your feet safely.