My System of DIRECT Defense teaches awareness as a cornerstone
for all it’s programs. In any self-defense scenario one must
recognize and be aware of the situation at hand. To simplify and
teach awareness we use a color code system know throughout many
law enforcement and security agencies. Known as Cooper’s Color
Code model, it was originally devised by Col. J. Cooper, a
pistol shooting guru. Most recently we all may be familiar with
this system of color codes as it is used for terrorism alerts by
the US government and seen on places like CNN. Commonly the code
system is as follows: Condition White: You are unaware of what
is going on around you. The only time you should be in this
condition is when you are sleeping. Reasons why one may be in
this condition maybe due to fatigue, stress, or impairment due
to drugs or alcohol. At this condition you are really not ready
for anything. Condition Yellow: You are alert but also calm and
relaxed. You know what is going on in front of you, to your
sides and to the re