Chapter One

Avoidance
Avoidance is the very first in a long list of tactical maneuvers
aimed at 'not being there' when an attack is taking place. And it
really is very simple, even obvious, but I find it is the 'simple'
and 'obvious' stuff that usually gets overlooked and lands people
in an affray that should never have occurred. These tactics are
not to be read and stored, rather they are to be read and practiced
over and over again until they are natural, everyday habits, like
getting into the car and putting on your seat-belt, (something that
once had to be forced is now a habit). In fact, I bet if you tried
driving without a seat belt it would feel awkward after wearing
one for so long. Avoidance is being aware, understanding the
enemy, understanding yourself and understanding your
environment.