Avoiding 'wrench attacks'

'Chances are you can carry a knife'

Ahahahah
Depends on where you live for sure.
I say you'll be 40-60% safer if you make sure to stay outta the UK rn
Just remember, even when being armed is not allowed where you are, criminals don't follow laws!
And of course, if you carry anything at all, know how to use it, otherwise it will be used against you.
The most recommended non-weapon self defense tool is a heavy metal flashlight.
The other one is your feet.

I'm gonna be traveling to somewhere scary so I appreciate your words though, and definitely agree that being aware of your surroundings is paramount. Unfortunately there are crazy and murderous people all around us in life, and you cannot depend on anyone to keep you safe.

Example:
https://kiwifarms.st/threads/california-mass-stabber-who-killed-1-in-random-attack-was-out-on-parole-for-previous-knifing-spree.252092/

There is a non zero chance you could be riding a bus, train, or walking down a road, and a batshit loco will choose to make that day your last. So always be aware.

One cool tip I heard from a veteran:
People who don't dress for the weather.
People overdressed or underdressed (nearly naked in winter or indoors, coat hat and sweater in the summer etc etc) should pop red flags in your head.

@nemesis
Esoteric boxing styles are underrated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2-UhKz8I9Q

@Nebuchadnezzar_II Yea, learning some type 'combat sport' is another thing. Someone on nostr also added changing travel routes when possible. Sure there are more I forgot, but many ways to keep oneself less likely to be a victim.

@nemesis
Boxing changed my life man, best sport in the world.

Watch this man juggle a razorblade:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xYfMMxZDAs
Not getting wrenched.

The guy's is legit as well. Funny martial arts youtube legend Master Wong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XARIQt1Z20M

@avarice even where you can't legally carry a knife, carry one any way. What are the chances of being caught with a knife in your pocket? There is a saying in the US
'better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6'.
And yea, a heavy flashlight would be another good idea. Or something similar. I know I left out a lot of things, but my main point was there are many ways to avoid being a victim. The most important being, pay attention.

As for public transport, I ride the public bus often. I always sit in the back when that is open. And if not, as far to the back as possible. Less people behind. And a better view of everyone getting on the bus, and more distance between.

@Nebuchadnezzar_II something tells me razor blade dude seen some shit and been thru some shit in his day. And for the untrained and unarmed, a well placed kick to the nuts is the great equalizer. Or eye jabs.

@RetardedAutist

@Nebuchadnezzar_II

Boxing changed my life man, best sport in the world.

I ran a MMA/Jiu-Jitsu Academy for 19 years, and trained scores of Professional Fighters. I employed a Boxing Coach to teach my guys the Stand-Up part of the game.

Boxing causes irreparable Brain Damage.

Don't do it.

Brain Damage is fine if you are a low I.Q. poor kid with no other options for monetary success than to destroy yourself at a young age.

If that's not You, don't Box.

See: https://search.brave.com/search?q=Closed+Head+Trauma+and+Boxing

@CharliePrime
Thankyou bro, but its my ambition, I'm sure you understand.

And really its better than the alternatives: Violent enough to satisfy the ritual, but safe enough that you are unlikely to get instantly crippled.

So I think the better advice would be to limit the number of fights in the long term, because the damage compounds. But 'dont fight' is just silly.

I've met fighters in Muay Thai with 300+ fights, but I don't think that is likely in today's game which is more about spectacle than anything else. The second I stepped in the ring the first thing they tried was to stomp my knee out. I don't fancy that alternative! So the problem with other combat sports is that there's a good chance of being instantly crippled.