Quick assessment of the situation and surroundings and reacting accordingly is especially important in a self-defense situation in the street.
These lessons aren’t directly taught to the students but rather naturally infused into training. Over time, the mind starts working according to the above principles; this decreases the chance of being ‘frozen’ during an unexpected altercation. An improved mental reaction also leads to an improved physical reaction. Quick assessment of the situation and surroundings and reacting accordingly is especially important in a self-defense situation in the street.