THREAT RECOGNITION AND SITUATIONAL CONTROL

Threat recognition is the foundation for employing effective self-defense measures to ensure your personal safety. What does this initially entail? In a word, awareness. Situational awareness is the bedrock of self-defense. Without it, you stand little to no chance of proactively or reactively protecting yourself from danger, whether actual or potential.

So what exactly is awareness as it pertains to self-defense? It refers to being alert to and observant of your immediate