You need to decide if you want your self-defense skills to be just ok, good, very good, or devastating. When trouble comes our way the calm cool way we practice our techniques in private goes right out the window due to adrenalin and stress brought on by a violent situation. Wait until you are extremely sufficient at one technique before going on to the next one or else you'll be kidding yourself concerning your actual skill level. After you incorporate these ten techniques in your muscle memory you'll only need to practice them once a week for fifteen minutes to remain prepared to defend yourself instantly. Remember: Hard practice makes for easier combat.