I can't think of any animal that would give up when cornered without a fierce fight
Sometimes I wonder why I try to be ready...
...you raise your chances of survival. Before you have actually been in a real SD situation you can't tell, how you'd react. Martial Arts experts turn into sheep and a 165cm, 46Kg Mother can turn into a tiger defending her kids.
Without real cobat experience, you can't tell. That's why experienced soildiers are preferred by all commanders and platoon leaders. You have an idea what they will do unter attack...
But anyway, even if you turn into a tiger, having a variety of skill to let your reflexes choose from improves your chances drastically. If you turn out as a sheep - bad luck. But, honestly, I can't think of any animal that would give up when cornered without a fierce fight. They all fight. So why shouldn't you?
Metellus
Thanks for sharing this. I know, afterwards everybody is an expert. But maybe just a thought: I also have some 20years of martial Arts and shooting behind me and I do carry several weapons 24/7. Still, I wouldn't fight for my cellphone and pocket money against a knife, and even less so, two guys with a knife. Your chances to get out there alive and without a major wound and without an HIV or HEP-C infection were very small. A phone and pocket money are a good price for avoiding the risk of a knife-fight at in a bus. Giving up was actually the smartest thing to do IMHO.
czc3513
don't forget the element of surprise. If a hitman is comeing at you your're dead anyway. In any other situation, keeping a low profile, harmless looks and sharp skills are a great advantage. Playing harmless you can gain the time to get your wits ready, evaluate the situation and then decide whether at all, if so when, and how to fight.