Budo international Martial Arts Magazine Jul.-Aug. 2014 | Page 154

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riminal intent” is defined here as the
criminal thought process and motives
pertaining to crime and violence. Criminals,
thugs, punks, abusers - they're all part of
the same “family,” in that they generally
think alike and carry out plans in similar ways.
Here are some quick facts on bad guys and
their typical methods:
• The majority of criminals do not look the part.
They look like everyone else.
• Being a criminal doesn't make you fearless. In
fact, these “geniuses” are usually cowards who are
just as afraid as those they attack.
• Bad guys prey on people they perceive as “soft
targets.”
• Most criminals are extremely lazy, and won't work
hard at committing a crime.
• The easiest, fastest and least challenging way is
what a bad guy looks for.
• The majority of bad guys flee or give up at the
first hint of trouble or resistance.
• A lot of criminals take great pride in what they do.
• The phrase “like attracts like” is very true in the
criminal world.
• Criminals don't expect much resistance from a
victim; they rely on fear and intimidation to get the job
done.
• Most bad guys have extremely poor plans, and
usually no back up plans.
• Criminals can often be thrown out of sync very
easily because they expect little or no resistance.
• Many of your everyday actions can determine
whether or not you will become a target.
• Approximately 5 percent of the population
commit the majority of all crimes.
• If you are perceived as strong, confident and
posing a challenge, your chances of becoming a
victim decrease dramatically.
• At some point in your life, you probably were the
target of a crime and didn't even know it. The
smallest actions you took prevented a bad guy from
carrying out his plan.
These tips apply to the majority of crimes and
criminals. However, every situation is unique and can
possibly have a different outcome, so remember to
stay alert and listen to your instincts.
A former street cop, sheriff, and maximum security
prison guard. Chris Sutton is the founder of CobraDefense in Clearwater, FL. Cobra-defense is a law
enforcement based self-defense system. CobraDefense is the official self-defense system of John
Graden's Martial Arts Teachers' Association (MATAwww.MartialArtsTeachers.com).
Instructor
certification in Cobra-Defense is at
www.SelfDefenseCertified.com.

Chris Sutton is availble for seminars and special
training. He can be reached at 727-791-4111 or
Cobra@CobraDe fV