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Avoidance is another rather simple thing. Steer clear of dangerous places and people. As a rule of thumb, avoid high crime areas. Even in a generally safe place, there is usually an area or two that are a lot more dangerous than the rest. Research about a place before you go there for vacation. Do your best to avoid bars and clubs. If you just can’t stand not going, try to go to a smaller one that’s safer.
Choice of Defense comes down to fight or flight. If possible, run away. Do everything you can to avoid and be aware, but if you fail in those try to run. Don’t fight unless you absolutely have to. If someone comes to attack you and you are in an open street, run away. If someone has you backed into a corner and you can’t get away, then you fight. If the person has a weapon and wants money give it to them. A couple dollars are not worth your life. If the person doesn’t want money, just wants to attack you, then you fight, but only until you can get away. If you punch the person, stun them for a second, you can get away. Don’t stay and continue fighting.