When it comes to self-defense, forget flashy moves and movie-style martial arts. operators are trained in efficiency and survival, focusing on techniques that work under stress when your adrenaline is spiking and your fine motor skills are shot.

This guide distills some of those principles into basic moves that anyone can apply in real-world situations for everyday life.

Special Forces operators understand this better than anyone, having trained to neutralize threats with minimal effort and maximum efficiency. Whether you’re a civilian in an unexpected confrontation or just looking to protect yourself better, understanding these basic tradecraft principles can make all the difference.

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By focusing on protecting yourself, disabling the attacker, and getting away, you’re following the same principles that have kept elite operators alive in some of the harshest environments. In real-world combat, simplicity is key, and the goal is always survival over victory.

[INTEL : Special Forces Urban Evasion/Mobility: Civilian Guide]

[OPTICS : Prague, Czech Republic]