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Hey Warrior,

A flower shop is one of the last places you’d think…

…“Yeah, someone’s definitely going to try a knife attack here”?

But it happened!

This weeks scenario involves a shop attendant and customer.

But don’t blink —if you do, you’ll miss the moment it flips from casual chat to close-quarters combat.

Let’s break it down.

A quiet shop.

A casual conversation.

Then—blade draw.

She reacts fast, locks his arm, and turns his jacket into a weapon against him.

No panic, just pure control.

Seconds later, he’s blinded, grounded, and neutralized.

When security finally steps in, the real threat’s already handled.

So how did she flip the script—and could you?

🟨 Operator’s Call

You’re at the counter.

The man you’ve been talking to suddenly pulls a knife.

Do you:

• Try to run?

• Try to disarm?

• Control the arm and ride it out like our mystery martial artist did?

More importantly—could you keep your cool under pressure and manipulate clothing as a weapon?

That jacket control changed everything.

What do you think happened before the video started rolling?

Would you handle this differently?

Hit reply to this email and send me your answer or…

👉 Drop your call in the Operator’s Lounge (Facebook Group)
We’re unpacking this one. Let's hear your take.

🟧 Download This Week’s Op-Snapshot

Here is your one-page visual of this scenario with labeled stills and your Operator’s Call?

Something you can save, print, or bring to your next training session?

🟦 Scenario Footage

You’ve made your call. Now see how it played out.
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✅ Before You Go...

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Did it make you look at clothing differently? (Seriously—jackets as control tools?!)

Hit reply or drop a comment in the group.

Let’s talk about what hit, what missed, and what you’d do differently.

These scenarios are only as useful as the conversations they start.

Stay dangerous out there.
– Paul Simoes