Evasion

Self Defense and Evasion
To evade, escape, get away or run all become viable options, when an opponent makes it impossible to avoid a situation. The possibility of evasion manifests itself differently, depending upon the situation. One can use their wits to evade a situation. But in most self defense situations, one must evade the use of physical force. An attacker may attempt to strike, kick, restrain, harm, or kill. Preparation, training, the physical and mental environment provide options of evasion. Evasion starts with recognizing that something must be done, to ensure one’s survival.

A few things must happen for evasion to be a suitable option. The situation tends to deteriorate between one and a possible attacker. This deterioration can occur quickly or slowly, again depending on circumstances. If escalation between two people occurs in a public or private place, it may occur slowly or quickly. This can happen over a conversation, argument, or any type of disagreement. Or the deterioration can happen, when an attacker attempts to attack quickly, when one becomes unaware of physical and mental surroundings.

The opponent must decide to carry out the attack mentally. This can be done from a planning stage. A robber or mugger stands out as an individual that decided to attack.
The person with “beer muscles” also stands out as this type of opponent. The “beer muscled” individual develops a plan as well. The only two differences are that one may be a professional and the other may act as an amateur and filled with liquid courage. The injuries that the attacker may provide should motivate one to train and train hard.

A fire drill and “stop, drop, and roll” give a real live example of evasion planning. A fire now resides on one and one must act to remove it. Drills assist one in effective survival. If an attack starts, then use resources in the environment to escape. A tipped chair or other object between one and the attacker may provide breathing and thinking room. Then get to a door and close it. Locked doors provide more breathing room and may end the attack, if the attacker is not persistent. Do not look to engage the attacker, look for escape options. Hopefully this small reference provides a way to think about the subject.