Avoid fighting whenever possible
Create distance and leave the area
Keep your hands up to protect your head
Stay balanced with your feet shoulder-width apart
Use your voice to de-escalate and set boundaries
Watch the other person’s hands and movement
Protect your face, jaw, and torso
Move your head and body to avoid strikes
Use simple, direct movements if you must defend yourself
Aim to escape, not to win
Call for help as soon as you can
Get to a safe place and contact emergency services if needed