As a person who has helped to prevent more than one conflict from getting worse thanks to Aikido training, knowledge of compassionate communication ("NVC") and more I advise everyone to develop such skills and awareness and learn this knowledge to a basic proficiency (at minimum).
We should do our utmost whilst addressing other matters supportive of safety individually and as communities, families and friends for safety: to study, train, practice and prepare wisely, foresightedly for any actuality that may cause us unnecessary suffering, harm or loss.
You could (and I recommend it) purchase a print or e-book copy of "Nonviolent Communication" (also referred to as "Compassionate Communication" in one of the editions) by the now "passed on" Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, PhD:
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides): Rosenberg PhD, Marshall B., Chopra, Deepak: 9781892005281: Amazon.com: Books
Of my experience, never curse at nor insult anyone directly (even jesting about sinful misconduct we're well above may be risky) if there is any concern of violence, theft, etcetera.
Further, I want to help you understand statements in the Bible, if I can, about what to do if a person (or more than one person) is threatening any number of people in your vicinity (as may include you) and--or in the act of committing violence.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well." Matthew 5:38-40
To not resist an evil person (a person in the midst of intending or doing evil (for however long before)) does not necessarily mean don't block a possibly harmful punch. I've personally de-escalated someone from anger and violent attack upon me thanks to learning Aikido (to a white belt with a black stripe, see the section directly below this one for more knowledge); I deflected his punch and then pinned him quickly to ground with no damage done to his body. I then said, "Stop. I'm a friend." and soon the woman I was with (he was angrily jealous about her) and I walked away to relative safety.
What I understand this to mean: "if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also" ... is that we should uphold reasonable amenability to enduring suffering for the sake of ourselves and others that could be discerned and may even need to be directly communicated to another with violent or other sinful intent.
I've been punched unfortunately multiple times and never for any good reason and I have all my teeth because I knew to not be over-confident about really anything in the midst of violence. To not only seem humble but to truly be so, unassumptive, knowing the true worth of others well, and being willing to utterly understate my own.
Rarely if ever did I physically, bodily turn my other cheek after being punched out of concern that it might seem like false bravado, taunting them to do more.
It is more about willingness to endure and to act virtuously and with respect as anyone could appreciate.
This applies to verse 40 also, "if anyone takes your shirt, hand over your coat as well"; to me it is safer, wiser, to keep up a willingness, amenability to be charitable to anyone who's thieved yet it may rarely if ever be prudent to pursue someone who's stolen our purse to give them our suitcase too. We may risk getting stabbed and shot to make what would amount to only a vainglorious gesture. It would be better to get to safety and call law enforcement if they can be trusted to help.
To learn Aikido (mentioned above), you could visit a local dojo where you may receive warm welcome!
Aikido (Shinjitai: 合気道, Kyūjitai: 合氣道, aikidō, Japanese pronunciation: [aikiꜜdoː]) is a modern Japanese martial art which is split into many different styles including Iwama Ryu, Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai, Shodokan Aikido, Yoshinkan, Renshinkai, Aikikai, and Ki Aikido. Aikido is now practiced in around 140 countries. It was originally developed by Morihei Ueshiba, as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy and religious beliefs. Ueshiba's goal was to create an art which practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attackers from injury.[1][2] Aikido is often translated as "the way of unifying (with) life energy"[3] or as "the way of harmonious spirit".[4] According to the founder's philosophy, the primary goal in the practice of aikido is to overcome oneself instead of cultivating violence or aggressiveness.[5] Morihei Ueshiba used the phrase masakatsu agatsu katsuhayabi" (正勝吾勝勝速日, "true victory, final victory over oneself, here and now") to refer to this principle.[6]
Mitsuteru Ueshiba at the 55th All Japan Aikido Demonstration held at the Nippon Budokan (May 2017)
Aikido's fundamental principles include: irimi[7] (entering), atemi,[8][9] kokyu-ho (breathing control), sankaku-ho (triangular principle), and tenkan (turning) movements which redirect the opponent's attack momentum. Its curriculum comprises various techniques, primarily throws and joint locks.[10] It includes a weapons system encompassing the bokken, tantō, and jō. Aikido derives mainly from the martial art of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu, but began to diverge from it in the late 1920s, partly due to Ueshiba's involvement with the Ōmoto-kyō religion. Ueshiba's early students' documents bear the term aiki-jūjutsu.[11]
To help lighten your spirits about safety, I recommend watching the movie "Karate Kid":
The Karate Kid (1984) - IMDb
