Ford - agreed.
Red - There are actually some methods that can be taught in a relative short time that will prduce maximum results. A lot of the methods I'm referring to were taught to the Marine Raiders / British Commandos that didn't have years to develop hand-to-hand skills before imparting to fight the Germans and Japanese during WW2. Some of these unarmed methods actually killed the enemy during close combat, as documented in Department of Defense files, Colonel Applegates' notes, as well as Fairbairn's first-hand knowledge. Plus, as Ford pointed out, sometimes having the confidence, and not having the "I'm a victim" mentallity can help you out in crunch time.
Be nice to your enemy is to be cruel to yourself. - Master Wang (Combat Shuai Chiao) from the EmptyFlower forums.
To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by
fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat. ~ Mission of the Marine Rifle Company
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!