Now that you have read
how the sword cane’s anatomy assists in self-defense. You know how effective and efficient sword cane is against an attack. However, the tool itself can not help until you yourself are not prepared to use it. Hence, It is highly important to first be mentally prepared for a possible threatening situation. This will not only help you defend yourself or your family but will also help you in completely avoiding the situation. Read on to learn the four ways to prepare yourself mentally for an alarming situation.
Be aware of your surroundings
Noticing your surroundings while traveling is very crucial. You should use your peripheral visions to look for possible escape routes when necessary. Moreover, You should be observant about any person or thing that seems out of place. For example, if a person is wearing a long coat on a very hot day or is following you for no reason etc. Also, develop a habit of watching out for obstacles that can trip you if you ever need to move swiftly to safety. Use store windows as back view mirrors to increase your view at the back when walking. Furthermore, try your best to avoid poorly lit streets and sidewalks at night as even the small things you do to stay vigilant will be of great help.
Do Not present yourself as an easy target
Confidence is the key. Even if you are physically weak, have a disability or are just straight up scared, you should not portray yourself as a victim. This is because looking like a victim increases the chances of you becoming one. The criminals are always on the search for easy targets. For them, such targets will offer little to no resistance, hence, making their jobs easier. This is why the way you carry yourself is very important. For this, you need to walk with confidence, with head held high and with firmness.
Learning how to be responsible with the sword cane
Whenever you take your cane with you in public, you need to know the possible repercussions of its use. This is because, sword cane, even though highly effective in
self-defense, can also harm the opponent to the point of death. Hence, as you will be held legally responsible for your actions, you need to learn using the tool only to the point where it gets you out of the threatening situation and no more. Knowing your limit will not only help you with hesitation in using it but also help you avoid any future legal troubles.
Practice and more practice
Practicing with your sword cane will develop your instincts and reaction. This will in turn polish your cane techniques. Hence, devote your time every week learning the use of the cane for self-defense and also practice stretching and strengthening exercises.
We hope that the tips above will help you in preparing yourself mentally for any potentially dangerous situation. We also hope that you never encounter one. Do you have any more helpful tips that you use to prepare yourself mentally while traveling? Feel free to share in the comment section below.
