Did you know that most street assaults last less than 15 seconds? If your life is in danger, you'll need to strike hard and fast and answer questions later. Situational awareness and knowing how to handle possible threats are part of self-defense. Learn to defend against larger and stronger attackers. Street survival skills include disabling, kicking, trapping, deflecting, and hitting. Every student will get a Kubotan safety tool along with instruction on how to use it. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. Sensei Gil Doughty began practicing martial arts in the 1970s. He has trained with Maine Karate Association founder Sensei Reggie Groff, Master Seung Ook Choi of Choi's Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do, and Sensei Bruce Cross & Master Steve DeMasco of Villari's Shaolin Kempo.