Social self-defense is more of a total picture of self-defense. It encompasses not only the physical act of defending one-self, but also a change in mind where we become aware of our surroundings and thereby create a safe zone where we are less likely to become a victim. Social self-defense is doing everything possible to AVOID fighting the attacker. Social self-defense is all about using the gray squishy stuff between your ears, and being smarter than the bad guy.