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5 D’s of Self Defense

The 5 D's of Self-Defense are the foundation of our self-defense education created by Erik Kondo. They are designed to highlight the common concepts of all styles of self-defense instruction. They also make these concepts of self-defense easier to convey, comprehend, and carryout.

DECIDE Decide not to be a victim. Use preparation and planning prior to an act of aggression. Learn about criminal behavior. Train to respond to all forms of aggression. Practice avoidance and risk reduction. Acknowledge the existence of risk. Make and follow a safety plan. Take a self-defense class.

DETER Deter and prevent an act of aggression. Learn how to deescalate a confrontation. Project confidence with body language. Be assertive. Detect danger. Practice situational awareness. Respond to the warnings of intuition. Create Safety zones. Utilize boundary settings. Deceive when necessary. Build readiness.

DISRUPT Disrupt the aggressor. Respond to the Trigger to Act. Foil his or her plans. Apply verbal and/or physical techniques to disrupt the attacker. Use tactics such as the employment of weapons of opportunity. Execute a decisive strategy. Attack the attacker. Utilize any means available. Create the Opportunity to Escape.

Disengage and get away from the aggressor. Respond to the Opportunity to Escape. Create an ending. Carry out an exit strategy. Cause the aggressor to break off his actions. Evade and escape. Terminate the aggressor’s ability to engage and cause harm. Don’t corner the aggressor.

DEBRIEF Debrief and discuss the consequences of aggression. Preserve evidence. Reduce the after effects. Promote physical and emotional healing. Go to the Police. Get legal advice. Seek support and assistance. Learn resilience.

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