Here’s an important rule to follow if you’re about to be attacked.

90% of the outcome in a street fight depends on what you do before it starts.

Actually, most of them are ego-based, and can be resolved by verbal and non-verbal de-escalation (calm talk and non-threatening body language).

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If the situation spins out of control and you can’t help fighting your opponent, set up your first strike carefully.

Keep the attacker busy talking, thinking, processing what you’re telling him. Use this time to determine where and how to strike. Land a hit while he’s still talking, and make it count!

The same psychological technique can be useful when the opponent holds a gun to your head or a knife to your throat. By talking to him you will distract him, get his train of thought away from cutting you or shooting you in the head. Once the distraction has worked, make your move!

Nick is a veteran of real violent confrontations. With this experience, he is able to teach simple, yet very effective ways to defuse conflicts or go pre-emptive when necessary.

Nick has trained in Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Reality Based Self Defense, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Boxing and Kickboxing. He has worked on the Montreal night life scene as security for over 7 years, as well as a bodyguard for high profile clients, and has done private security during large scale events.

Nick is also certified by CanFitPro as a personal trainer and has acquired TRX, KettleBell Academy, Fitness Kickboxing and YogaFit certifications. He presently trains celebrities such as Sugar Sammy and Goûchy Boy, and has worked on various film sets.

Self-defense or self-defence (see spelling differences) is a countermeasure that involves defending the well-being of oneself or of another from harm.

The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions, but the interpretation varies widely.