Anyone’s first line of defense is situational awareness, inside or outside of a bar. Therefore, identifying, processing, and comprehending the world around you becomes a vital practice.
It is challenging, even tricky, in a dark club with hundreds of guests, blaring music, an abundance of noise, and a torrent of movement. Distractions are immense!
When you find yourself in a potentially volatile scenario at a bar, it’s essential to grasp that ego will play an enormous factor when facing conflict, even more so when drugs or alcohol are a factor. Assessing the state of mind of an aggressor will also influence your defense system.