The following will correlate crime prevention and street smarts with the writings of East Asian military
strategists to show that the ancient battlefield and the modern urban jungle are not so
different after all.Know Your Terrain We are not fit to lead an army on the
march unless we are familiar with the face of the country and its terrain. Walk
facing oncoming traffic while walking near the curb away from dark alleys and doorways.Avoid Contention
One who excels as a warrior does not appear formidable; one who excels in defeating
the enemy does not join issue. It may include credit cards that look official but
are really under phony names and addresses (Cut out credit card ads from a magazine
and glue them to cardboard). For the cunning, to face an enemy in open confrontation
would be a fourth rate solution for someone who has already made three serious mistakes:
Not knowing the territory, not moving about in secrecy, and not evading a direct attack.
Instead stay in the shadows away from the light so that your silhouette does not
stand out. As long as you are not defeated, you have another chance to win.The
Thirty-Six StrategiesIf given the opportunity, run. Do not overburden yourself with bulky packages. Do not
display large sums of cash in public or wear highly visible and expensive jewelery or
clothes. After all no matter how strong and fast you are now someday you will
get old, then what do you do? There is also another old saying; patience and
cunning beats youth and energy.Stefan Verstappen is a writer and martial arts practitioner who has
lived and traveled throughout the Far East. Acting hostile and indignant may encourage the criminal
to use a weapon that may or may not be visible. But is this what
martial art were designed to do? For traditionalists, martial arts are intended to teach, in
addition to physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, basic survival. Personal safety is more important than
material things. Say little or nothing and continually nod your head. These are stalling techniques
used to set up an attack. Pretend to be mentally unbalanced. The decoy should look
valuable, then if attacked or robbed you can throw the decoy in one direction while
carefully and quickly leaving in the opposite direction. Knock things over as you run such
as garbage cans, mail boxes, signs, tables, chairs, lamps, broken bottles. In a street gang
confrontation, humiliating an idiot brings only little face and hopefully they will get tired and
leave. Consider where you could run to for help such as the nearest police or
fire station. Resist only to 925 silver protect yourself from harm, not to protect your belongings.Hide Your
Intentions When the Sage is about to move, he will certainly display a stupid countenance.The
Six Secret Teachings of the TaiGong Another alternative when faced by a group of attackers
is to play stupid. If standing alone at night at a bus stop, avoid standing
directly underneath the light, by doing so you make it easy for anyone to see
that you are alone. Do not be led astray by stories of martial arts heroes
who beat multiple attackers one after the other, the odds are just too much against
your winning.Use Distractions In single combat also, seize opportunities, and employ various tricks: Feint blows
and thrusts and make your opponent think that you are going to strike him. Carry
only the bare essentials. If his purpose is to rob you then he will be
satisfied with the money tossed down. If it seems you cannot escape attract attention by
throwing something heavy through the window of a house if in a residential area or
storefront in a commercial area. The important thing is to survive. In a store window
this will set off an alarm that will attract attention and the police.Choose the Place
of Battle It is an advantage to choose the time and place for battle. The
problem with this approach is that it implies that the only answer that martial arts
has to offer about conflict, is to resolve it with violence. Most ignorant people are
somewhat afraid of 'crazy' people, as though madness was infectious. We are unable to take
advantage of natural terrain unless you use local guides.Sun TzuThe most important piece of advice
is to always know where you're going and what the local terrain will be. Note
exits, cull-de-sacks, and always sit facing the entrance.Expect The Unexpected It is a doctrine of
war not to assume the enemy will not come, but rather to rely on one's
readiness to meet him; not to presume that he will not attack, but rather to
make one's self invincible.Sun TzuWhen you plan to walk a fair distance, wear footwear and
clothing that are comfortable and can allow you to move quickly. When entering social situations
scan the crowd for troublemakers, the loud and obnoxious, the drunks, and the brooding loners.
He is a frequent contributor for Black Belt, and Inside Kung Fu Magazine and author
of , The Thirty-Six Strategies of Ancient China, Blind Zen, Little Warriors and Chinese Business
Etiquette. Surrender is complete defeat, compromise is half defeat, flight is not defeat. If you
must for some reason travel through territory known for street Zapatillas Puma violence then you should be
well prepared: travel with friends, carry a cell phone with the speed dial set for
911, prepare a decoy wallet, carry a legally concealable weapon.Move Silently Let your plans be
dark and impenetrable as the night.Sun TzuPlay the 'Grey Man' which means being inconspicuous while
blending into the background. The current trend is to judge a martial art according to
its combat worthiness on the street. Miyamoto MusashiIf the demand is for money take out
your cash and hold it up for the attacker to see. In this way you
know when and where the battle will take place, while your enemy does notThe Thirty-Six
StrategiesNever allow the assailant to take you to another location. This makes it more difficult
to spot you from a distance or from cruising automobiles.Move Swiftly Do not linger in
isolated areas. This increasing need to know what will work on the streets has spawned
numerous schools, from Russian Spetznaz and Navy Seal Training, to styles invented by bouncers, bodyguards,
and bikers. As a rule, anytime someone wants to take you to another location it
is because they will have a greater advantage, and you will have less chance of
being rescued. If traveling through high risk areas carry a decoy wad, that is a
wallet that has a real money bill on the outside but play money or paper
cut to size on the inside. The mindfulness to observe the dynamic of situations, even
in a group, is the art of war.Yagyu Munenori, The Book of Family Traditions in
the Art of War.Keep alert, walk with a purpose, be attentive to your surroundings and
prepare yourself mentally for an attack. Then throw it on the ground between you and
the assailant while backing away. Ask locals, such as waitresses, bartenders, taxi drivers, police, tourist
and travel agents, questions such as: is the area known for street crime? Is there
a lot of gang activity? Do buses and taxis go there after dark? Is it
an area you should avoid entering? If it is, then don't go there. Act as
though you have no idea what's going on, drool slightly and let mucus run out
of your nose. Students of these styles can rest assured that what they are learning
will truly work on the street. If you are going to have to fight it
out, then do it before the odds are any more in the attacker's favor.Conclusion Everyone
has heard the old saying; live by the sword, die by the sword. The sound
of breaking glass is distinct and always rouses interest to see what is being broken.
Listen to what they say, and always answer in the affirmative in a quite, calm,
voice. When he bends to pick up the money, make a run for it. This
will allow the robber to relax his guard, then, if you feel you have no
alternative but to attack, you can use your meek appearance to launch a surprise attack.
Man as a species rose to the top of the food chain as a result
of his wits, an observation not lost on the ancient generals of old China. Whenever
you go on vacation, visit friends, attend a new school, or travel through unknown areas,
find out what the neighborhood is like. Be polite, while you might feel angry and
believe you could overpower the robber, it is nevertheless essential that you pretend to be
intimidated. On difficult ground keep moving.Sun TzuDo not allow strangers to stop you on the
street for conversations, to give directions, or to light a cigarette. It's that simple.Stay Alert
In social and professional relationships, the attitude is the same as that of the warrior,
even when there is no discord. Dress like the locals, the more one is different,
the easier it is to single you out. If he tries to bring you to
another location there is usually an ulterior motive. If the assailant is really after only
your money then he will go for the decoy rather than you.Escape and EvadeWhen overwhelmed,
you don't fight; you surrender, compromise, or flee. It is only when all your strategies
and tactics have failed, that you resort to ripping someone's head off. Think of a
plan of action you would follow if you were attacked. Try to get a good
lead on your assailant and run towards lighted and crowded areas. Try to make the
terrain between you and the attackers more difficult to cross. If you are taught that
aggression is best resolved by more aggression you will in the end only lose. When
in this manner, you have induced a state of confusion in the opponent, take advantage
of it and win. What would you do if you found yourself in a dead
end alley at three in the morning in the middle of gang town, and you're
surrounded by a dozen armed men? This is the type of question so often heard
in martial arts schools these days and what the questioner usually wants to know is
how to rip someone's head off. This is known as the virtue of non-contention.Lao ZiIf
confronted by a mugger or gang, co-operate. Author's website: http://www.chinastrategies.com You can e-mail
Stefan with questions and comments to sverstappen@yahoo.com.
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