3 Things About Fighting On Different Types Of Terrains You Should Know
By knowing how to take advantage of the terrain, you gain an
additional weapon. You may be indoors or out o a hill or flat
land, on stairs or in a tight and cramped place, on slippery or
wet ground, etc. You need to give special consideration to every
different terrain. Some will give an advantage while some will
cause you difficulty. Assaults can occur any time, anywhere.
Training in a cushioned, spacious training hall will not prepare
for fighting in a car or on an icy street. There are basically
three types of terrain - Open space, confined space and inclined
space.
1. Open space
Open space - Most of the assaults do not occur in the open
space. But nevertheless, you still need to prepare yourself
against any assaults on such a terrain. A lot of attackers
would be deterred to assault their victims in such open space
for the fear of being noticed. In such open spaces, there is a
smaller chance to tie up and confine the victim. However, this
depends on whether there are people around to notice them.
If you find yourself in an open space, aim for escape. If escape
is not possible, keep your distance and avoid the opponent. Open
spaces have the highest possibility for escape without a great
deal of damage.
2. Confined space
Confined space - Confined spaces cam be indoors or outdoors,
including vehicles. They can be confined on all sides or only a
few. Basically, it limits the movements. Confined spaces favors
would-be rapists because they are able to control and limit the
movements of their victims as well as covering themselves from
the outside world. That is why most rapes and assaults occur in
confined space as most victims have difficulty in escaping and
calling for help.
In a confined space, try to keep your back to the most confining
barrier such as the wall. Keep your back to an opening. Strive to
avoid being pinned against any barrier. Instead, use those
barriers around you to inflict damage to your attacker by
driving him into them if possible. If there is any chance to
escape, grab that chance instantly.
3. Inclined space
Inclined space - Inclined spaces can be either confined such as
the stairs or open such as the hillside. For both cases, the
strategy is the same; always try for the higher ground. Make the
assailant attack upwards and retreat downwards. This will make
him expend more energy and consequently his movements will be
slower. His retreating will be treacherous and always at the
risk of tumbling backwards down the incline.
In any type of terrain, aim for the most advantageous position.
If the assailant has a better position, do not fight him for it.
Chances are the assailant is a much stronger person. Remember:
Escape is your main priority! Do not attempt to exchange blows
with him. Hit when you are required to and run when you have the
chance to. When you get your opponent, do not allow him to look
around and assess his location. You should try to distract him
to make him confused.
(Above is just an excerpt from a chapter of the popular book
“Effective Self Defense Against Rape in 10 Days”. To download
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ahmad Mutammim is a recognized authority in
the Self-defense industry. He has a Black belt in Taekwondo and
is also trained in other Martial Arts such as Judo and Silat. He
has fight experiences in street encounters and is also a former
police officer in the Singapore Police Force. His self-defense
book, which is a must-have for all ladies looking for sufficient
knowledge of defending against rape, can be found at:
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