You can have all the physical skills on the planet, but if you’re not mentally prepared and have a survival mindset, you’re going to freeze.
This video, originally posted on June 19, 2014, has been updated.
Escaping Violent Encounters: Fight or flight — don’t freeze!
Kip Teitsort is a veteran paramedic, police officer and martial artist with more than two decades of street experience. He is the founder of DT4EMS and the Escaping Violent Encounters courses for EMS and Fire personnel. Kip is a recognized subject matter expert regarding the training of staff in dealing with on-the-job violence. View the EMS1 original video series, Escaping Violent Encounters, presented by Kip.
You can reach Kip via email at kip@dt4ems.com.