The Bunal Bol-anon Precepts

None of what follows is new or original.  They are things learned in the process of my learning self-defense:

The quickest distance between two points is not a straight line but the line of least resistance.  The line of least resistance may at times be a straight line and at other times may not be.

There are two ends to a stick, and three parts that you can strike with.  Feel free to use all three.

Never give up your weapon’s advantages.  If you have a gun, maintain distance.  If you have a knife, make the most of the blade and the point.

When striking, don’t just stop at one.

Strike at your enemy, not the weapon.

Destroy your enemy’s means of offense.

In defense, the first move should never be yours but the first hit should be.

In offense, strike hard, strike fast, and as many times as you can.

A strike can come from anywhere.  Be able to block from anywhere.

When defending, always be ready for more than just one: strike, kick, knife, stick, or attacker.

Try to end the fight quickly.  The longer you fight, the more tired you become.

A fight ends when your enemy can no longer hit back by any means or will not.

Not all fights have to happen.

Practice with focus and fullness.

Awareness is your best armor.

Practicing with cooperative attacking is not practice for self-defense.  The intent, the energy, and the movements must be the same as possible.

If in a fight with several people, always mind who or what’s behind you; with those at a distance, look out for stones; with those close in, watch out for knives.

If not with your body, practice with your mind.