The best self-defense is de-escalation and avoidance. Only use physical force when you have no other choice and your safety is at risk.
This is your "long-range jab." A solid teep to the midsection keeps a charging attacker back and creates space for you to run.
In the street, people often try to grab or tackle. Use your Thai Clinch skills to control their head and posture, using short knees to the groin or stomach to break their grip. Combat kick boxing : realistic self defence
If someone swings wildly, don't just stand there. Use a leg check or a high cover, then pivot 45 degrees . Getting off the "center line" is the most important skill in street defense.
Have a partner wear a padded suit and act as an aggressor, shouting and pushing before the "fight" starts to simulate the stress of a real confrontation. The best self-defense is de-escalation and avoidance
High-risk moves like spinning back kicks or jump knees are dangerous on uneven pavement or in tight spaces.
Never focus solely on one person. Realistic kickboxing training includes looking over your shoulder to ensure a second attacker isn't approaching. 4. Training for Reality In the street, people often try to grab or tackle
If you end up on the ground, use your up-kicks to keep the attacker away while you perform a technical stand-up to get back to your feet safely.