Fighting Options
When to Fight

Don't wait until you're facing a dire threat - learn your fighting options now of when to initiate violence.

Sometimes, from out of the blue, a Force Predator suddenly pounces upon his prey. Other times, he’ll appear and pause as he positions himself for maximum advantage, or lingers while relishing your fear.

When your Intuition tells you that you’re the target of an imminent attack, how do you best defend yourself – by attacking first or waiting to respond to an attack? Strategically, (as Sucker Punch explains) “beating him to the punch” is better than “waiting and seeing” and hoping he doesn’t strike you first.

If you impose your will with a surprise attack, you’ll be acting instead of reacting. You’ll suddenly "turn the tables" on him and keep him busy scrambling to defend against your offense. “The best defense is a good offense.” And, the sooner you act the better – and keep pouring it on.

Don’t let up until he is no longer a threat to you as you escape to safety. Hesitate and be merciful at your peril. Criminal predators have no mercy, and attack suddenly. So, when should you attack first?

1. If he’s threatening you with imminent grievous physical harm,
2. if there’s no other avenue of escape,
3. if your Outsmarting and Posturing strategies of Victim’s Options - Overview haven't been effective,
4. and if your intuition tells you that he’s about to attack you...

then attack him first. With no warning at all, make him fear you with a surprise, full-blast attack using the Optimal Mindset. Strike quickly, often and ferociously. Fight like a mad dog. Once you begin, there’s no turning back. Never give up. You must finish what you start, though only forcefully enough to allow your safe escape (you’re not legally allowed to harm him beyond that). Then immediately seek the police.

If you do decide to catch him by surprise with a fully committed attack, how should you do it? By using a Sucker Punch to start your barrage.

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Go to
• Fighting Options - Overview: escaping from a violent predator.
• Myths: debunking misconceptions.
• When to Defend Yourself: acting instead of reacting (YOU’RE NOW ON THIS PAGE).
• Sucker Punch: a surprise attack.
• Strategies for Fighting Options.
• Improvised Weapons
• Choosing a Self-Defense Class
• Pepper Spray, Devices, & Weapons.

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