Distances sociales et sécurité personnelle. Social Distances and Personal Safety In contemporary societies, marked by high urban density and an increasing number of daily interactions, the issue of interpersonal safety has become central, and social distances and personal safety are closely linked. Assaults, whether physical or verbal, are a major concern for both individuals and public authorities. In this context, the concept of social distance, notably developed by Edward T. Hall, appears...

Vigilance: Your First Line of Defense Before an Attack Vigilance: Your First Line of Defense Before an Attack Krav Maga is often imagined as a series of violent techniques: strikes, disarms, throws. But at Instinctive Krav Maga, we teach a fundamental truth: the best defense is the one you never have to use. Vigilance: Your First Line of Defense Before an Attack. Why? Because 90% of your safety depends on your ability to anticipate. Before a physical confrontation erupts, there is a window of...

When facing an assault, everything happens in a matter of seconds. Adrenaline surges, the heart rate increases, and fear or anger suddenly take over. Yet under French law, self-defense is not based on instinct but on precise legal criteria. In these critical moments, the ability to control one’s emotions can make the difference between a defense recognized by the courts and a criminal conviction. The Legal Framework of Self-Defense In France, self-defense is governed by Article 122-5 of the...