The will power I learned in the gym enabled me to protect the attacker, and save my own life. Because Will Power Is Earned By Doing Things You Don't Want To Do.
You see, the gym cultivates a certain habit of doing what you know is best for you, even if at the time it doesn't feel good. So when I knew what had to be done, I just knew I could do it… There was no risk involved. As the attacker went to throw the punch, I ran up behind him and literally caught his arm, as it was headed towards the victim's face. I then reversed the direction of his arm, overpowering his strength, and I quickly wrapped my hand around his neck, throwing him to the ground like a piece of paper.