The legality of beating someone up

Without dwelling too much into the details of an ongoing investigation, I wanted to bring up the topic or using your skills on the street.
In recent weeks I have been approached by various entities, from legal professionals to the media, asking me to provide my opinion regarding whether or not injuring someone in the sake of self-defense is justified.

Needless to say there are many variables that go into play when determining Justified Use of Force.  And without full access to the information and evidence it is hard to draw a clear conclusion. That said, I wanted to make a few things clear:

• All of us train in self-defense, namely Israeli Combat System which is arguably the best self-protection system out there today.  And we do so hoping that we'll never have to use it, but if when and where the situation calls for it we can do it in a decisive manner and make sure we win that fight.
• The skills we learn and teach are designed to create maximum damage to any assailant in the most efficient way possible.  This is what makes us unique.  It is also what makes us liable so much more.
• When we do decide to use our skills to defend ourselves or those we love, we also take under consideration that our actions may be held against us in a criminal or civil law suit.

now, the purpose of this post is not to scare you.  Actually, the exact opposite.  All of you who train at Masada Tactical have one unique and extremely important advantage over those training elsewhere.  Our system has been taught to various law-enforcement agencies, and has withstood the test of the legal system.  Our instructors are considered expert witnesses, and we WILL provide our members with the legal backing in case any use-of-force situation winds out in court.

Lastly, it is imperative to note something we mention in classes often.  When $hit hits the fan, don't hesitate.  React, protect yourself and those you care about, and do it to the fullest extent of your skills and abilities, because at the end of the day I would rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.  And you can count on us, the instructors of Israeli Combat System, to have your back.

Stay safe!

BK
Masada Tactical
http://www.masadatactical.com/