Deception is a key part of combat. All my previous adversaries made the mistake of sizing me up pretty quickly. They assumed I did not know how to fight. It may be because of my innocent face or calm demeanor, but they thought it would be an easy ego boost that they can brag to their friends about and say, they beat someone up today. In that, they let down their guard, because their ego has taken over. I never underestimate anyone I fight, I treat them as if they can fight as good as me. That keeps my awareness at its peak. The worst thing you can do, is get too cocky and comfortable with yourself, because life will then send someone your way to teach you a lesson.

Before a fight gets physical and your opponent is trying to intimidate you, never feel the need to not be yourself,  let the aggressor peacock himself around, saying whatever he/she wants to say out loud. Be confident and if you choose to say something or nothing, do it from an honest place. Not because you feel pressured t...