The 5 phases of any self defense strategy using martial arts involve the following:

1.    Observation: This involves watching carefully whether he is setting up for grabbing or striking. If the assailant has already struck, then you have to discern where he is taking you with regard to balance, direction and control.

2.    Avoiding: This involves you trying to evade his forthcoming strikes and take control of your balance and dilute or neutralize his moves. This stage is not about hurting him in return. Simple dodge and let his moves get lost.

3.    Putting him off balance: After we have regained balance and control it is time to get into the combative mode. It is not time to attack the opponent but simply unnerve him making it difficult to continue with his strategy. Putting him off balance can be done emotionally, physically or mentally or use a combination of all the three.

4.    Bring him down: When we have taken control of the balance of the attacker, usually he would find it difficult to remain erect. It is at this stage the attacker can not leave you nor get at you. You are left with two choices: to make him leave or put him on the ground. Karate techniques can be used depending on your preference and the situation.

5.    Wait and watch: Now that you have effectively dealt with the attacker, it is time to wait and watch his next move. Our next course of action would depend on whether he decides to run away or willing to give it another shot.

While these are not ’steps’ or ‘action plan’, they are simple areas of control which allows us to control the attacker’s intentions, energies and techniques to drive him away from us. All this using martial arts guide lines.

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