Self Defense – Criminal “Interviewing” Techniques
A little tip that criminologists have found is that a lot of criminals will use a technique known as “interviewing” before a physical attack to find out how easy a target you will be. There are a few basic interview types that a criminal will use:
- Remote Interview: The criminal observes your general situational awareness and presence from a distance. They are just checking you out form a distance to see if you are an easy target.
- Distraction Interview: The criminal approaches and makes a simple seemingly mundane request to distract you and get into position. For example they will ask for a light or the time. This is often used in advance of a quick snatch and grab attack.
- Escalating Interview: In this type of “Interview” the criminal will approach in a calm fashion but with quickly become hostile and will throw insults and invade personal space. This is used to further test boundaries and check if you are ready to defend yourself or not. It is used as an attempt to intimidate and confuse before a physical attack.
To stop this kind of technique succeeding you should try to develop solid self defense situational awareness skills. Be aware of any observers watching you, make it obvious that you are aware of them and are not intimidated, if they come too close to you withdraw to a comfortable distance and remain calm. Don’t take your eyes off of them and withdraw form the situation at the first opportunity that presents itself. Do not get drawn in to a verbal altercation, this is only serving to distract you form any other possible nearby threats.
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Self Defense – Criminal Techniques to be aware of…
A little tip that criminologists have found is that a lot of criminals will use a technique known as…
Self Defense – Criminal Techniques to be aware of…
A little tip that criminologists have found is that a lot of criminals will use a technique known as interviewing before a physical attack to find out how easy a target you will be….