Don’t Let Things Get Sour: The Importance of Reading Body Language in Self-Defense

Don’t Let Things Get Sour: The Importance of Reading Body Language in Self-Defense by Brian Frias | Apr 9, 2023 | Criminal Assault Paradigm, Pre-assault cues | 2 comments We’re all about not letting things get sour (using family-friendly terms). Being able to correctly interpret someone’s body language is crucial in self-defense, leading to early detection, avoidance, preparation, and decision-making. Recognizing specific pre-assault […]

Grooming and it’s Significance as a Pre-Assault Cue

Grooming and it’s Significance as a Pre-Assault Cue by Brian Frias | Apr 18, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 commentsGrooming is a pre-assault cue that can provide valuable information when assessing potential intentions. It refers to involuntary touching of the face, hair, or head. There is no specific and definitive consensus for grooming before an […]

Pre-assault cues: Target Glance

Pre-assault cues: Target Glance by Brian Frias | Apr 24, 2023 | Criminal Assault Paradigm, Pre-assault cues | 0 comments Target glance as a Pre-Assault Cue We use “target glancing” to refer to any visual assessment of the surroundings or direct intentional staring at a specific point on a potential victim. A gaze in the opposite direction is commonly combined with a definitive […]