What I have done is try to clear a path through the somewhat unrealistic, prearranged way of fighting that is common in the martial arts world where much of what is taught would be of little use in a real street fight. However there are aspects of Karate for example which can be adapted and applied in real fight situations, these techniques, strategies and ideas have been gained from a process of trial and error. My martial arts and boxing training was all I had to rely on when faced by drunken violent weekend warrior’s intent on my destruction.