This is something that might well appeal to the intellectuals among you…
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Hi
I am a spoilsport, I really am, but here goes.
Basic Training for those at high risk of attack.
You do not go for their genitals, split seconds count, genitals are higher than knees and you can give them time to just knock your leg away to the side and you are the one on the floor and having your genitals kicked or stamped on.
You move in, not away, kicking the knee to the side.
Most people are right handed so that is where the weapon will be.
And the right knee is the one to aim for.
It shifts the weapon away from you, is intensely painful for them and normally drops them to the ground where you are in charge. and can either stamp on the genitals or throat or hand holding the weapon.
The Experts can do this against an assailant who is left handed, I can’t, but i will take a 90% chance against a no chance.
A very important thing is to 999 the police immediately.
They have the resources to deal with things that individual innocents do not have.
The chances of any of you getting attacked are about the same of those of you winning the Jackpot in the euromillions.
Not something that I worry about.
Be happy and enjoy everyday
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Good grief!
I think I might have to do a little shopping on Amazon Swimmy! 
I’m actually left handed! 
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Hi Chilly
Anyone wearing that lot would lose, far too heavy to allow you to protect yourself.
Not even any good for a night out looking for a lady.
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Morning Swimmy!
Absolutely, but on a serious note as you say being attacked is statistically unlikely. Actually the more I think about it the more interesting it becomes.
On Saturday after a very intense football football match there was quite an ‘atmosphere’ between some of the fans, a minority I hasten to add. The police had it under control. Lo and behold a fella tried to physically muscle in front of me and others who were queuing at the bus stop. I politely advised him that there was a que, he conceded although not without graciously telling me to " **** off you southern **** "!
Now I consider myself to be easy going, but man was that red mist rising!!! I think that my fist was instinctively clenching but common sense prevailed.
I guess we should avoid conflict unless absolutely necessary!
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I’m definitely a lover not a fighter…
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Me too Chilli, Swimmy would have his work cut out with you and me, not knowing which side the pain would be coming from…
Fortunately I was born a runner to avoid these sticky situations.
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Ha!
I’m a terrible runner these days Foxy, used to religiously run six miles a night when I joined the Territorial Army and that was about it. Couldn’t run for a bus these days! 
Any chance of a piggy back buddy? 
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Perhaps we should stick to a bar stool and drink to the past Chilli…
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A much better option Foxy!
Cheers fella! 
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I’ll give you a shout next time I’m down your way Chilli…
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