Over the next few weeks I'll be discussing some of the most popular misconceptions when it comes to reality based self defense and effective defensive tactics.
One of the most popular misconceptions in regards to self defense is the "bite".
Many people assume that the most common attribute of RBSD is using the bite as a dirty tactic and that proponents of RBSD believe that this is the most effective tactic you can use that will work against anyone. After all the most dangerous animals bite, so many people conclude that this is the worst thing you can do in combat.
Although there is limited use of this tool, the truth is it is just that, limited.
There are no be all end all tactics in true RBSD.
This misconception probably comes from the advertising of many RBSD proponents themselves which want to look as "raw" as possible in their advertising campaigns.
The bite is more a posturing tool used in to promote systems than the cure all tactic it is sometimes touted as.
Truly effective defensive tactics are designed around a logical approach to dealing with an attacker with one outcome in mind; surviving with the least amount of damage as possible in a threatening situation.
The bite is only a small piece in that puzzle and one that only brings a small desired result. ( Such as getting someone to let go of a weapon, etc,...)
Remember, if surviving a threatening situation is your desired outcome then logically no one tactic is enough, it is only a piece of the larger puzzle.
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