A Winning Self-Defence Strategy (1 Of 4) Poem by Frank Yue

This poem is the first chapter in the following:

1. A Winning Self-Defence Strategy(1 Of 4)

2. I'll Be Seeing You, "Mr Punchman", Come Shine Or Rain! (2 Of 4)

3. An Encounter With Merpati Putih on the "Oosterdam" (3 Of 4)

4. THE FOOL'S SELF-DEFENCE GUIDELINES (4 Of 4)



"A Winning Self-Defence Strategy" (1 Of 4)


Shun all hazardous scenes: It is imperative.
Always be prepared, alert and non-combative.
Walk away from insults, any threatening stranger;
Don't be bewildered when suddenly facing danger.
Against hostility, assertiveness apportion -
Be calm, confident, tactful before any action.

Of your own strengths and the enemy's, be sure.
But move like lightning when action is assured.
Expect the unexpected: Leave first strike to the attacker;
When shoved time and again, just bend his wrist or little finger.
Always apply the minimal force to match the mug;
Never blindly pursue a desperate thug.

When you're choked from the front with outstretched arms,
Break free with strong up-and-down ripping palms.
Palm-strike his chin, spear-hand his throat - the key
Is to strike through the target - and kick his knee.
The best defence is no offence and common sense.
Win without fighting, or run away, if you can.

Never find yourself in
Any dangerous scene.


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