Something Often FORGOTTEN in ‘Self Defense’ Classes in the use of your Voice !
WHY is Your Voice such an Impacting Factor ?
It’s Simple, Communication is Information and Information is The Strongest Weapon !
In a Professional sense,
Before Myself and or My Team Enters an Area…
be it a Venue, Residence or Place like a Park or Theatre
We Need Information to Assess the Situation
.. What is the Level of Risk / Potential Hazards etc
While We are Moving we are Constantly Communicating
Maintaining that Flow of Information..
Out of Habit, I STILL I do this even now in a Casual / Social setting..
I still say things like
‘Hey, Im just gonna to hit the rest room real quick, i’ll be back in a minuet !’
And I Sometimes get this look of
“Ok.. What are you F#CKING 12!?” BWAHAHAHAHA~
I Get it!
For the Average Joe that has Never Worked in that Capacity
.. Or Never had to Deal with some Serious Shit..
They simply don’t see WHY that’s Important !
For me, If and WHEN Shit Kicks Off ..
I Want to Know Where My Mates are and They Need to Know Where I am !
THAT WAY, We are Assets to Each Other !
NOT LIABILITIES ..
I Want to Know that My Mates are SAFE
They Will Want to Know that I am Safe
I Want to Know that They Have My Back and Vice Versa !
In a nutshell, Communication is the Backbone of TEAM WORK !
The way I Look at it is -
If I am Out with Someone, Anyone !
I am Responsible for them !
… and They Might Even Have to be Responsible for Me..
(SIDENOTE)
This is Why I Even Had My Daughter do Courses in First Aid, CPR & Firearms Safety !
So, the BIG Question is Always
If Some Shit Kicked Off Right NOW
Is Who I’m Out with an Asset or a Liability !?
Am I going to have to Protect Myself AND Them ..
.. Or are They Reliable Enough to Have Their Shit Together
Avoid & Prevent Trouble of Their Own and Back Me Up if I come across any Drama !
As Personal Security is PROACTIVE
WE ARE ALWAYS ASSESSING OUR SITUATION
To Understand How Things Are Playing Out
So That We Can Manage & Mitigate
Let’s Say for WHATEVER Reason.. I’ve Found Myself in Trouble ..
Obviously, Im past the point of Negotiating / De-escalating etc
*This has happened with people Under the Influence who believe it or not are LOOKING For Trouble …
I make sure I’m as Vocal as Possible ..
From Experience I know that
When Getting Physical with Someone it’s Crucial that You Give Commands !
Ie- “GET BACK!” “Drop the Weapon” etc
3 Essential Concepts Here to Set you up for Success
You’re Letting Others in the Vicinity (Witnesses) Know That
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You’re Just Trying Protect Yourself
2. You’re Not the Bad Guy
3. People Should Move AWAY (Especially if there’s a Weapon)
Learn to COMMUNICATE in Critical Situations
Don’t be Caught Struggling to Survive !
THRIVE Outside Your Comfort Zone !
Improve the Survivability of Your Team / Family / Inner Circle !
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