Talyn
Emissary
For many years the words “survive” and “survival” have played a major role in how we think about interpersonal conflict. Phrases like “Street Survival,” the “Will to Survive”, “Officer Survival” and “Survival Mindset” have been quite common.
According to the Webster’s Dictionary, the definition of survive is “to remain in existence.” This doesn’t cover what “survive” really means. I want to go home the same way I left -- unharmed, unscathed and psychologically fit. Survival is not what I want to instill in my mind. I want to win, to prevail. According to Webster, prevail means “to be victorious.”
What does it take to prevail in a confrontation? The truth is no one really knows since each confrontation is different and it’s impossible to train for every potential life-threatening event. Most situations are outside our control. One thing I can say is that you must take fundamental knowledge and skill and adapt it to the situation you face. There is no such thing as too much training or preparation.
Combative skills range from verbalization through defensive tactics, chemical sprays, electronic devices, impact weapons and deadly force via firearms. Being as skilled as possible in all levels is a worthy goal but one that is tough to achieve due to time and monetary constraints. What do you do? You do the best you can with the assets you have, but don’t dismiss it by saying; “I will be more alert and aware so I can avoid a situation.”
How does one develop a combative mind? Deciding that this is the path you wish to pursue and actively pursuing it via quality training is crucial. The more skills one possesses, the more likely they’re able to fight back in a life-threatening event.
Cops, soldiers and armed citizens must be confident in their ability if they wish to overcome the fear they will experience in a conflict. Make no mistake, fear is your friend and anyone who says they are never afraid is either a liar or a fool. In addition, a person who does not have confidence in a particular technique will not try to use it in a fight, which makes them vulnerable.
According to the Webster’s Dictionary, the definition of survive is “to remain in existence.” This doesn’t cover what “survive” really means. I want to go home the same way I left -- unharmed, unscathed and psychologically fit. Survival is not what I want to instill in my mind. I want to win, to prevail. According to Webster, prevail means “to be victorious.”
What does it take to prevail in a confrontation? The truth is no one really knows since each confrontation is different and it’s impossible to train for every potential life-threatening event. Most situations are outside our control. One thing I can say is that you must take fundamental knowledge and skill and adapt it to the situation you face. There is no such thing as too much training or preparation.
Combative skills range from verbalization through defensive tactics, chemical sprays, electronic devices, impact weapons and deadly force via firearms. Being as skilled as possible in all levels is a worthy goal but one that is tough to achieve due to time and monetary constraints. What do you do? You do the best you can with the assets you have, but don’t dismiss it by saying; “I will be more alert and aware so I can avoid a situation.”
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How does one develop a combative mind? Deciding that this is the path you wish to pursue and actively pursuing it via quality training is crucial. The more skills one possesses, the more likely they’re able to fight back in a life-threatening event.
Cops, soldiers and armed citizens must be confident in their ability if they wish to overcome the fear they will experience in a conflict. Make no mistake, fear is your friend and anyone who says they are never afraid is either a liar or a fool. In addition, a person who does not have confidence in a particular technique will not try to use it in a fight, which makes them vulnerable.