| Violence is on the increase all over the world. | | | | C - I just mind my own business |
| Whenever a city reaches a population of one million | | | | D - I will intervene if I feel a situation warrants it |
| people crime and particularly violent crime explodes. | | | | Topic 8 - TRANSPORT: - What is your normal mode |
| How adept are you at avoiding becoming a victim? | | | | of transport? |
| Below are ten topics. For each topic you will find four | | | | A - usually it is my private vehicle |
| descriptions. Choose the description that best | | | | B - I usually catch a train |
| describes your attitude. If no description fits your | | | | C - I normally catch a bus |
| lifestyle precisely just choose the closest one. Make a | | | | D - taxi is my usual transport |
| note of your answer A, B, C or D on a piece of paper | | | | Topic 9 - MONEY: - How much money do you |
| so you can refer to it at the end of this article. | | | | normally carry? |
| Remember to be honest with your self-appraisal, | | | | A - only plastic cards and a small amount of cash |
| otherwise this test will be meaningless for you. | | | | B - more than $500 on most occasions |
| Topic 1 - AWARENESS: - How aware are you of | | | | C - up to $100 usually |
| your surroundings? | | | | D - several hundred dollars |
| A - sometimes | | | | Topic 10 - DRIVING: - Choose your normal driving |
| B - often | | | | attitude. |
| C - rarely | | | | A - I always drive safely and show courtesy and |
| D - always | | | | patience to other road users |
| Topic 2 - WALKING: - Describe the general manner | | | | B - Some people just deserve the "fingers up" or a |
| with which you walk. | | | | blast of the horn |
| A - normal gait | | | | C - I speed a little, am somewhat impatient and like to |
| B - slowly or with frequent rests | | | | toot my horn |
| C - dawdle along | | | | D - I regularly chastise others for their stupid mistakes |
| D - rapidly with purpose | | | | YOUR SCORECARD: |
| Topic 3 - FITNESS: - Describe your general fitness. | | | | Mark your answers below and tally up the numbers to |
| A - fit with a strong athletic appearance | | | | give a score. |
| B - overweight with little athletic ability | | | | Topic 1 - A = 7, B = 15, C = 0, D = 20. |
| C - average fitness with normal appearance | | | | Topic 2 - A = 6, B = 3, C = 1, D = 8. |
| D - infirm - require use of a cane, frame or wheelchair | | | | Topic 3 - A = 10, B = 2, C = 6, D = 1. |
| Topic 4 - SELF DEFENSE: - Rate your understanding, | | | | Topic 4 - A = 1, B = 4, C = 6, D = 2. |
| knowledge or ability in self defense. | | | | Topic 5 - A = 2, B = 0, C = 15, D = 8. |
| A - have no knowledge at all about self defense | | | | Topic 6 - A = 8, B = 4, C = 10, D = 0. |
| B - have attended at least one self defense seminar | | | | Topic 7 - A = 0, B = 2, C = 12, D = 10. |
| that required some practical training | | | | Topic 8 - A = 8, B = 1, C = 2, D = 6. |
| C - have trained for at least six months in a martial art | | | | Topic 9 - A = 4, B = 1, C = 3, D = 2. |
| (eg karate, kick boxing, boxing, aikido, ju jutsu) | | | | Topic 10 - A = 7, B = 0, C = 5, D = 2. |
| D - have read some articles on self defense or a | | | | Now check your score with the RESULTS TABLE |
| book on it | | | | below: |
| Topic 5 - ALCOHOL & DRUGS: - What is your | | | | RESULTS TABLE: |
| attitude towards alcohol and drugs. | | | | 85 to 100 - you have an excellent expectation of not |
| A - drink a lot and regularly take drugs | | | | becoming a victim. |
| B - alcohol and mind-altering drugs are a way of life | | | | 75 to 84 - your chance of not becoming a victim is |
| C - rarely consume alcohol and never take | | | | very good. |
| mind-altering drugs | | | | 60 to 74 - you have a moderate chance of becoming |
| D - drink moderately and occasionally dabble in drugs | | | | a victim. |
| Topic 6 - ENVIRONMENT: - Choose your normal | | | | 40 to 59 - your chances of becoming a victim are |
| evening environment. | | | | fairly high. |
| A - go out a bit - mostly to restaurants, movies and | | | | 20 to 39 - you need take a look at your lifestyle and |
| friends' homes | | | | improve your personal safety. |
| B - party person - go out frequently | | | | 5 to 19 - you definitely need to make some radical |
| C - go out occasionally but normally stay home | | | | lifestyle changes NOW. |
| D - party animal - consider night clubs, bars and | | | | To learn more about self-defense you can visit the |
| saloons the place to be | | | | Motivation and Self Esteem website. Go to the "Zen |
| Topic 7 - SITUATIONS: - What is your normal | | | | Garden" page, scroll down and click on the articles in |
| interaction with others on a daily basis? | | | | "Self-Defense Corner." |
| A - I make rude and offensive comments and | | | | This article comes with reprint rights providing no |
| gestures when others deserve it | | | | changes are made and the resource box below |
| B - I can't help myself - I often involve myself in the | | | | accompanies it. |
| business of others | | | | |