Personal safety tip #1 - Always be aware of the people, places and situations you are in. If you are walking down a dark street or in an alley, you should be extra conscious, heightening your senses and listening to your intuition about possible attacks.

Fighting technique #2 - You need constant drilling and practice to get over the fear of being hit. When you get overloaded with adrenaline you can freeze in panic. That is why constant drilling and perfect practice is essential. Join a martial arts school and start training with active sparring.

Self defense technique #3 - If your not lifting weights or doing daily exercise how do you expect not to gas out in a fight? You see UFC fighters gas out in their fights, and most of those guys are in top condition. If your carrying a spare tire, or are very unhealthy, fix it and start training with weights. You want to be physically able to challenge and take down an attacker.

Martial arts technique #4 - Use what is easy to remember and implement in the terror and panic of being attacked. Know simple techniques to destroy and dominate a would be attacker! You need simple techniques like eye gouges, groin kicks, punching the throat, smashing the attackers temples.

Self defense tips #5 - Be focused on avoiding fights and not going out there trying to be a hero when talking someone down from fighting is easier. If you can prevent a fight situation from happening then by all means do the right things and talk your way out of it. Is your life really worth a watch and $30 in your wallet? I don't think so.

Martial arts technique #6 - Carry a martial arts weapon on you at all times. There are a variety of kinds but I recommend you follow your country or state's laws and not violate any of them.

Fighting technique #7 - Follow all those ideas and take them to heart and understand how fundamentally simple and powerful they truly are. Your best protector is your self. Unfortunately you can't expect the police to respond while you are being attacked in the heat of battle, it's very rare. However after you are attacked call the police and give the description of your assailant.

It's easy to follow these 7 simple tactics to stay safer on todays streets. They may seem basic but they can save your life one day.