In a previous article, I mentioned that a person should test the effectiveness of a self protection technique. In reality, many people do not want to test their belief system. Everyone has a comfort zone, and leaving that area causes discomfort.

I remember a World Champion Jiu Jitsu champion said that he could take a gun away from anyone. The Jiu Jitsu champion has his own belief system, and if ever confronted with a gun, would most likely be shot.
Have you ever wondered why the ratio of Killed in Action vs Alive and Well in the Special Forces is so low? Considering the areas where they are placed? The reason is their training.

As the saying goes, “The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle”.

The same logic should be applied to your self protection training. The more realistic a scenario you can replicate, the less likely you will fail in that situation. Crime is the same as war. You will get killed over foolish reasons, and it is really up to you to secure your life.