Have you been attacked with a knife? No panic!

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Have you been attacked with a knife? No panic!
After reading the headline, many of you will immediately think that this is not about him. This will never happen to him, everything is always good in his life. But this is not so. Unfortunately, this weapon is especially popular with villains, and with any “rams” unfavorable for them, it will go into action. The most important thing is to notice this “argument” from your opponent in time.

In my life there was a situation when a simple verbal skirmish with a drunken cattle almost ended for me with stab-chopped. The most interesting thing is that I did not see the “argument”, as I looked into the man’s eyes, but I heard very well the sound of the eject mechanism that was very familiar to me. Thanks to a timely reaction and good dexterity, I managed to get away from the blade on time ...

The outcome of this story is not as interesting as some tips that will help you maintain the integrity of your mortal mundane shell.

1. Keep as far as possible from the person armed with the knife. Use all nearby objects in order to arm or block the path of the attacker.

2. Try to kick the attacker any time you try to get close. At the same time, remember that when you strike you can not lose your balance, fall or stretch your ligaments. Try to kick in the groin (regardless of the sex of the attacker) and, if the blow was successful, immediately run away.

3. Get ready to attack the attacker. Look for any opportunity, be ready to run at any convenient time. If you have some kind of weapon or canister with tear gas (the keys stuck between your fingers are also suitable), arm yourself, but try not to tell the enemy what you have to defend.

4. Try talking to the striker. Say that if he stops his actions now, you will not do him any harm, offer him money, whatever. Remember that knife attacks are often carried out by completely desperate people who can be affected by conversation.

5. Fair play. If you got a knife during a normal conflict, try to catch your opponent weakly. For many villains, an honest duel is not an empty phrase. Your nose may be broken, but it's better than a hole in your belly.

6. Attract people's attention. If you are outside, scream, tell others that the person has a knife. Ask to call the police, call for help. The noise and publicity of the conflict can frighten off the attacker.

7. If all of the above does not help and you still have to defend. If you entered hand-to-hand, and your opponent has a knife in his hands, try to block your hand with the knife, while striking with your legs. You can disarm an opponent by using force on your wrist or by hitting hard on the back of your hand. If possible, try to inflict frequent and powerful blows that will force the enemy to move away and give you the opportunity to escape. A knife strike on your limbs is not as bad as a blow to the body or head. And remember, no matter what happens, do not let yourself fall.