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Sam TomlinThe West Australian They are teaching increasing numbers of people keen to defend themselves from attack. But for instructors of Perth's booming freestyle martial arts
schools, the best fight is the one you can avoid. Krav Maga expert Ron Amram says powerful and dangerous styles need to be coupled with an understanding of the consequences. "The vast
majority of fights can be avoided by developing awareness and knowing how to make sure you're not in the wrong place at the wrong time," he said. About 5-10 minutes of classes at
Mr Amram's Leederville school are focused on non-physical aspects of self-defence. "Things like the escalation and appropriate use of force are the key theories that need to be
acquired," he said. A growing fear of violence and a desire for quick results is contributing to the popularity of Krav Maga and Zen Do Kai. WA Institute of Martial Arts director Graham
McDonnell says people expect faster results than traditional martial arts such as karate and kickboxing can offer. "The tide is certainly turning on personal protection issues. With
the world not being so nice, people definitely want a quick fix," he said. GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM THEWEST.COM.AU IN YOUR INBOX. Sign up for our emails