On the streets, there are no categories to even the playing field. Your attacker doesn’t care about fairness or weight classes. You could be facing someone twice your size or half your age – the variables are limitless. This stark reality makes the case for self-defense techniques that are effective regardless of size, strength, or aggressiveness of the attacker..
Why is this important? Because self-defense isn’t about winning a match; it’s about surviving a threat. The strategies and techniques you rely on need to work not just against a similarly sized opponent in a controlled setting, but against anyone who poses a danger to you in any situation.
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This calls for a shift in training focus. Embracing methods like Krav Maga, which emphasize instinctive movements and leverage rather than brute strength, can level the playing field, offering you tools that are as effective against a lightweight as they are against a heavyweight.