How do all the sparring games we do apply to a self-defense scenario when we're not even sure if we are fighting or what they might have or do? They develop awareness and timing needed to pre emptively prevent the attacker from coming in and doing damage on their terms. Scenario Drills where defenders have to deal with cognitive load of figuring out who the attacker is, defending third party and and being wary of environmental hazards (e.g., edge of subway platform) also allow people to take the

Self-Defense Techniques Demonstration for Beginners