In self defense situations there are only 3 ways to win. It really is that simple, and it all depends on the other person.
1.) The other person gives up. This is the best way to win. This can be anything from yelling at someone to beating him/her into compliance. This is psychological and can be created by scaring someone or inflicting pain and damage to the other person. This is easily seen when the other person runs away or says they give up.
2.) Nervous System Shutdown. This includes making the other person pass out, or a killing blow to the head or spine. Shutdown can be caused by using upper body control holds, a blow to the head or spine, a firearm or knife that penetrates into the brain or spinal cord, or for a limited time a Taser.
3.) Loss of Blood. This one is the hardest. To use this to win you make the other person bleed so much that there is no longer enough blood for the heart to pump to the brain and the person passes out. If that person doesn’t get medical attention immediately, he/she will probably die.
To win a self defense confrontation all you have to do is create one of the above situations. You should also know where your tools and plan fall. Some tools can fall into all three (like a firearm or knife); some fall into only one (pain compliance techniques). Know how to win and how you can lose.
Stay Safe,
Ben