The first rule of street fighting is to NOT fight. Always try to run away - especially if you're surrounded by a gang of thugs. As martial artists, we should never let our ego control our self-defense. But what if you cannot escape? In this video, you'll learn 2 Karate tactics too survive a street fight. These exercises can be practiced at the dojo to improve your footwork and situational awareness. It's all about controlling the distance and managing the combative space, known as "ma-ai" in Japanese. Good luck, and remember - it's not about "winning", it's about surviving! ☯️ BIO: Jesse Enkamp a.k.a The Karate Nerd™ is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, National Team Athlete, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Carrot Cake Lover & Founder of Seishin International - The World’s Leading Karate Lifestyle Brand. 🎥 WATCH ALL MY VIDEOS ⇩ https://www.youtube.com/user/KARATEbyJesse/videos 🔔 SUBSCRIBE - so you don’t miss NEW videos ⇩ https://www.youtube.com/user/karatebyjesse/videos?sub_confirmation=1 💥 Learn KOBUDO WEAPONS From Okinawa ➭ https://www.kobudomastery.com 💪 MY TRAINING PROGRAMS: - Flexibility & Mobility ➭ https://gumroad.com/l/karate-flexibility-mobility - Strength Training ➭ https://gumroad.com/l/karate-strength 🥋 GET MY #KARATE GI ➭ http://www.seishin-international.com ✅ Wanna GROW Your Martial Arts School? ➭ http://www.martialarts.social 👍 CONNECT WITH ME: - Facebook ➭ https://www.facebook.com/karatebyjesse/ - Instagram ➭ https://www.instagram.com/karatebyjesse/ - Twitter ➭ https://twitter.com/karatebyjesse - ✏️ Blog ➭ https://www.karatebyjesse.com/category/karate/ - FB Group ➭ https://www.facebook.com/groups/karatenerds/ ✍️ CONTACT ME ⇩ https://www.karatebyjesse.com/contact/ WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a health professional before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.