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\u201cOnly engage in a fight if no other option of escape\u00a0is possible.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Such are the words of Masstro Bong Abenir from\u00a0his Tambuli Media book, Eskrima Street Defense<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0When applying Eskrima for street defense\u2014as opposed to physical training or sport competition\u2014simplicity is the key to survival.\u00a0Eskrima Street Defense<\/strong><\/em> exposes all the gritty basics which reliably counter sudden violence in public places.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"twoTo ensure you can prevail against armed and unarmed assailants and multiple attackers, Bong Abenir reveals dozens of practical self-defense techniques in six major categories \u2014 Hand vs. Hand, Hand vs. Knife, Hand vs. Bolo, Knife vs. Knife, Bolo vs. Bolo, and Improvised Weapons.\u00a0The following two segments are excerpted from the Unarmed Defense chapter of Abenir’s book, wherein each technique is explained in terms of the “Treat,” the “Response” and the “Caution” to be aware of.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many street fights do happen without involving the use of weapons. And\u00a0in my humble opinion is probably preferable than facing someone\u00a0with a gun or a knife or any other deadly weapon because your chances of\u00a0survival is much higher. But then again there are also reported incidents\u00a0wherein deaths did occur as a result of a fist fight. So if there is a way for you\u00a0to avoid an alt traction with someone then by all means try to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

Technique 1 –\u00a0<\/span>Defense Against a Rear Straight Punch<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Threat:<\/strong> The assailant grabs your shirt and is about to deliver a right rear\u00a0straight punch to your face.<\/span><\/p>\n

Response:<\/strong> 1) Simultaneously extend your left arm towards the assailant\u2019s\u00a0bicep to stop the momentum of the punch and your right hand with your\u00a0thumb sticking out to hit his eye. 2) Then grab his neck with your left hand\u00a0and deliver a left knee to the groin. 3) And finish off by hooking your right\u00a0arm around his left arm to maneuver him towards the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n

Caution:<\/strong> Don\u2019t let your guard down. Raise your hands as a shield or a barrier\u00a0that your attacker has to go through in order to connect his head shot.<\/span><\/p>\n