Unarmed Combat: An Often Overlooked Survival Skill

When I use the term “survival skills,” most people think of classic skills like making fire, purifying water, building shelter, first aid treatment, and so forth.

Few people think of unarmed combat as a survival skill. But if you think about it, unarmed combat is one of the most important skills, especial in urban areas.

During most crises, there are criminals who take advantage of the lack of law enforcement by looting houses and business mugging anyone who looks well-to-do. There are also people who were unprepared and become so desperate for supplies that they end up joining those criminals. Considering that, I think it’s worth taking some time to learn and practice hand-to-hand combat.

This article from The Prepper Journal goes over some of the basics of unarmed combat. Follow the link below to check it out.