7 Self Defense Lessons From a Street Fight

After enrolling in a martial arts class it was inevitable for me to ask my teacher about self defense and how I could apply what I've learned into an actual street fight.

Surprisingly some of the advice I got from my teacher about handling a street fight were pretty straight forward. So straight forward that 90% of people aren't even aware of these basic principles.

7. Your objective is to survive
It's not about who can do the best roundhouse kick or the best cradle kick. It's about surviving a potential life threatening situation. It's about how you get in a few quick hits and get out. You never know if the person you are up against either has a hidden firearm or if backup is coming soon. You don't have time to find out. Your only concern is you immediate survival and getting yourself to safety.

6. Know your limits
You are not Bruce lee. You are not invincible. You are only one man. Therefor taking on 5 opponents is just stupid. Being able to take on multiple opponents only happens in movies. It's neither advisable to risk your life to save a few dollars, when the attacker has a gun pointed at you. Know your limits. Give whatever the attack might require if he holds a weapon or has backup.

5. Stay Calm and collected
When in the heat of the battle; it's easy to let everything go and lose your common sense, that is when you can risk everything fall apart for you. By all means remain calm and keep your head cool. Only then can you see the bigger picture and more likely get out of the situation alive. Try and look for an exit when possible. You can't do that while your punching away in rage infused fury.

4. There are no rules in the jungle
That means play dirty. Aim for the eyes, the crotch, find a weapon, do anything in your power to secure your own survival. This is not about pretty moves and cool kicks. This is about who can get out with the least amount of damage and wake up the next day. Because you will be hit. This is a street fight. This is not a regulated sporting event. This is man vs man. No rules.

3. Hit first - Take the initiative
You have the element of surprise. Most attackers won't expect you to hit first. Use it! Hit first. Take initiative. If you are the one getting hit, then you are at the wrong end. By making the first move you have the opportunity to stun your attacker and short window to get out of there quickly. Use that to your advantage.

2. Take him to the ground
Close the distance. Use your weight. Lock his joints and get him on the ground. Once you're on top you have the advantage. This is especially effective if you know any Brazilian jiu-jitsu or submission martial arts. Most attackers do not know how to properly defend themselves on the ground.

1. Keep your hands up
This is something boxing coaches remind their fighters. Keep them hands up! Protect yourself. Your head is one of the most vulnerable points on your body. Keep them hands up so you'll last longer in the fight. Evade the punches when you can.

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Silat Lincah

Silat Lincah

Nimble Silat ( Silat Lincah ) in Malaysia was represented by the Agility Association of Silat Seni Malaysia which was founded by Datuk Haji bin Mauju Omardin and was officially registered in 1969 .  This establishment was approved on Saturday, 9th January 1971 1390 AH, corresponding 13 Zulkaedah

Haji Omardin bin Mauju was born on 29th May 1941 in Puchong and was raised Kampung Puah, Gombak. This true blue Selangor born suffered greatly in his youth because of polio induced paralysis, a condition which was difficult to treat at the time.

However, the pain did not stop him from constantly searching for someone who could cure him of it until he met a silat master, Syed Abdul Rahman at Pulau Besar in Melaka. He advised Omardin to study Silat Tarah in his efforts to cure his disease. Thus, began Omardin's internal journey in silat.

His interest in silat developed and deepened when he realised his condition showed signs of improvement. However, he was also forced to accept the fact that the damage to his legs would be permanent. Throughout his treatment and silat studies, Omardin was buried to waist level fifteen times on the beach during the full moon.

Omardin faced each test with courage, even though he was still 18 years of age. He studied every silat technique including attacks, blocks and takedowns using his whole body, including his damaged legs. He was fortunate enough to be trained not only by Syed Abdul Rahman but the master was also assisted by seven of his students, Omardin's colleagues in the style.

After four years of numerous tests of Omardin's patience, perseverance and effort in studying Silat Tarah, it was a dream come true for the once incapacitated teenager to finally be appointed as a Guru Muda (Junior Master) at the young age of 22. His successes did not end there as a few months later, after several evaluations and intensive testing by his master, Omardin was appointed as Mahaguru and permitted to teach Silat Lincah by Syed Abdul Rahman.

The status of Mahaguru was not attained without difficulty. Omardin proved that his handicap posed no problems when facing the most intensive of spiritual tests, among them being hacked with a sharp blade, showered in boiling oil and buried in the ground for two days and two nights.
The ceremony to install Omardin as the Mahaguru took place at the tomb (maqam) of Sheikh Ismail Sultan Ariffin in Pulau Besar, Melaka.

In the ceremony, he also received his master's instruments as a symbol of inheriting all of Syed Abdul Rahman's knowledge. Once the ceremony was completed, Omardin was bathed at a well named Perigi Nenek Kebayan and underwent a lime bath at the Makam Tujuh Beradik as a conclusion to the installation.

After concluding his studies with Syed Abdul Rahman, Omardin was entrusted by his master to study from four other masters. To fulfil his wishes, Omardin delved into silat and spiritual studies with Kiyai Haji Nong Lias at Rantau, Negeri Sembilan. Following this, he turned to Wan Alang from Bukit Selambau, Kedah while the third master was Syed Mohammed Al-Qadri and the fourth Tuan Haji Salleh Patani.

He then left for Mekah together with 37 of his instructors to 'confirm' his studies. Upon his return, Silat Lincah began making strides in the local silat scene. With only five of his original students, Omardin established several gelanggang within Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan.
From then on, Silat Lincah spread far and wide throughout the country until it became a legally registered association, the Pertubuhan Seni Silat Lincah Malaysia (PSSLM).

Omardin has also organised several series of overseas Silat Lincah demonstrations including in Indonesia, Singapura, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Pakistan, India and Mekah.

The success of Silat Lincah in spreading its wings internationally began after 4th December 1976, when a World Silat demonstration was organised by PSSLM in Kuala Lumpur. It was after this historic date that two young men, one from England and one from Belgium, Glenn Lobo and Christopher Bogaerts came to Kuala Lumpur to study Silat Lincah. This was the first step for Silat Lincah's overseas invasion.

In the midst of these achievements, Omardin's exhortations began to attract several silat bodies to confederate at a regional ASEAN level. It was even due to his ideas and efforts that the Malaysian National Silat Federation (PESAKA) was established, which has now become the backbone to all silat activities in Malaysia.

Silat Lincah once again made a name for themselves when Omardin and hundreds of his students were involved in producing a film documentary titled One Step Into The Beyond or Selangkah Ke Alam Batin which was not only publicly screened but also opened a new page in the history of Silat Melayu, and was Silat Lincah's ultimate achievement that cemented Omardin as a vanguard of Silat Melayu.

Status / rank in the Silat Nimble

    * Bengkung black shawl black (full mahta - bengkung bersongket)
    * Black bengkung red scarf (full mahta)
    * Black scarf bengkung yellow (full mahta)
    * Dark green scarf bengkung (full mahta)
    * Red scarf black berlis bengkung red (full mahta)
    * Red scarf black berlis bengkung yellow (full mahta)
    * Red scarf black berlis bengkung green (full mahta)
    * Red scarves Red bengkung (mahta full / part / none mahta)
    * Red scarf bengkung yellow (mahta full / part / none mahta)
    * Red scarf green bengkung (mahta full / part / none mahta)
    * Yellow scarf (young coach)
    * Green scarf (child coach)
    * Black-Black (assistant tennis coach)
    * Red-Black
    * Red-Yellow
    * Yellow-Yellow (new coach)

For the standard green scarf and above, the increase will be determined by the Supreme Council, chaired by Professor PSSLM own. Pesilat will be evaluated prior to determining eligibility to receive / to wear a scarf.

PSSLM also Honorary scarf (blue) to individuals who contribute to the development PSSLM

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For formal events, coaches and pesilat required to wear a skull cap . Grade level is distinguished by a wound in the bottom trim cap.

    * Black Green Green - Acting young teachers
    * Red Black Red - Black berselendang coach (coach of the High Level)
    * Red Yellow Red - Red berselendang berlis black coach (Senior Instructor Malaysia)
    * Red Yellow - Coach dressed makhta
    * Red - Coach red berselendang
    * Green - a young coach and trainer kanak2
    * Yellow - Stage of

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