Before You Get Attacked Do This - Self Defence Tips

Now if your small, female or have never done any type of self defence in the past then I highly recommend purchasing some pepper spray. Pepper spray can be carried around and will fit into most bags or purses.

The best sprays on the market can even shoot up to 25 feet which is an amazing distance. In this article I am going to discuss exactly when you should use your pepper spray to protect yourself from being attacked.

Now most people buy pepper spray and don't use it effectively. You cannot spray the attacker in the eyes when their on top of you punching your face in, if this has happened you have failed.

The right time to use pepper spray is when you feel like you're going to be in danger relatively soon. We all have a built in mechanism that tries to keep us alive, when yours is telling you you're in danger, spray that would be attacker in the eyes.

Now they may not have wanted to attack you but with today's world you can't take the chance and after all if someone is being violent and abusive to you it's not your fault when you spray them in the face and their eyes are burning.

After all being sprayed with pepper spray won't kill or even permanently damage your attacker but it will ruin their day, so use the spray with some wise judgement however as I always say your safety is always more important.

If you want to protect yourself you also may want to look at some self defence classes in your area. Another method I found useful to train in self defence was self defence books.

By : Ricky_Davies

What You Need To Know When Learning Self Defense

Looking for more information on self defense? You have come to the right place. Self defense is the best way to prepare yourself to fend off an attacker. Regardless of where you live and how safe your neighbourhood, a good self defense class is always great idea for you and your whole family.

Throughout this article we will speak about what self defense is, different types of self defense, and how a self defense class can help you.

As said previously, the best way to prepare yourself in the case of an attacker is through self defense. Self defense is a countermeasure that prepares one to protect themselves or their property from physical harm.

In court, self defense is legally justified if the defendant rightfully saw themselves in a dangerous situation. In order to use the self defense justification in court, one must prove that they were in a position, against another person, that could have potentially led to serious injuries or death.

Learning self defense typically involves 3 components: techniques, training methods, and strategies. Techniques focus on avoiding the use of self defense if possible, learning movements, blocks, and counter attacks. Training methods are the drills that are used to learn the techniques, and strategies show people when to use them.

There are many styles of martial arts that teach self defense. These usually teach unarmed self defense in which you learn to defend yourself without any weapons. They typically teach you a variety of motor skills and ways to increase confidence and awareness.

Some countries, in which it is legal to carry weapons, also allow for armed self defense methods. Included in armed self defense is the use of pepper spray, stun guns, and everyday objects such as baseball bats. When considering armed self defense keep in mind that it is not legal in many countries and could result in severe punishment.

Another, less physical, form of self defense is called de-escalation. This teaches individuals to use their words in order to prevent, deescalate, or end an assault. It is more of a conflict management style and uses voice, tone, and body language to prevent a situation from escalating from bad to worse.

Avoidance is also considered a form of self defense. Avoidance allows you to become more aware of your surroundings and prevent yourself from being put into dangerous situations.

Although there are many online articles and videos about self defense, the best way to learn self defense methods are through actual self defense classes. Self defense classes usually focus on unarmed self defense but may also teach people avoidance and conflict management techniques.

A good self defense class will teach you how to become more aware of your surroundings and how to handle a situation should you ever be put in a dangerous position. On top of actual self defense moves, most people also take away an increased level of self confidence that may have been missing before.

Self defense is a great activity for you and your family to engage in together. Not only is it fun, it also teaches you defense skills that would help if you or your family was ever put into a dangerous situation.

Whether you are just looking for something to keep you busy or are seriously interested in learning self defense methods, taking a self defense class is never a waste of time. Begin searching for a self defense class in your area and gain the confidence you need to defend yourself in a dangerous situation!

By : Vince_Armstrong

20 Personal Safety Tips for Women

I get really furious whenever I think about people who harm women. Crime statistics reveal that 1 in 6 women will be a victim of sexual assault in their lifetime and 1 in 4 on their college campus! Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to grasp the significance of crime statistics until you or a loved one becomes a statistic.

The good news is that the majority of attacks on women are preventable. Yes, I said preventable. They can be stopped before they even start if women wise up and learn how to out-smart the predators in the world.

How do I know attacks are preventable? Unfortunately, by experience. I am the mother of a girl who was attacked by a stranger. When my daughter Amber was 14 years old, she was grabbed off her bicycle one block from our home, thrown into this pervert's car, and driven to a secluded area to be raped.

But things didn't go down as he planned because this predator hadn't chosen a "perfect victim." He chose a smart girl who had a smart mother who is a black belt and had taught her to fight for her life if she were ever in danger. And never be a perfect victim! Amber fought back, yelled for help, escaped, and lived to tell. I am happy to report that she is 35 years old now now and the mother of my two perfect, little granddaughters.

Safety is a lifestyle for me. Is it for you? I'd like to give you a few safety tips for keeping yourself and your loved ones safer from harm.

1. Carry yourself with confidence. Chin up. Back straight. Look strangers in the eye. Speak in an authoritative way. Predators want weak victims. If you look strong and confident, they won't want to mess with you.

2. Trust your gut feelings. If something or someone feels wrong or "off", trust your sixth sense. Don't go there! Don't do it! Scram! Many women have taught themselves how to not listen to their gut feelings. This is a dangerous mindset. Fix it.

3. It's okay NOT to be nice and friendly all the time. With strangers, it's safer to be cool and aloof. Women are sympathetic and giving by nature, which can get them in a lot of dangerous situations. Teach your children to be suspicious of strangers, too.

4. Guard your purse. Women practically carry their lives around in their purses. And lives are ruined everyday by predator identity thieves. Keep your purse zipped or clasped shut at all times. If you set it in a shopping cart while you're shopping, strap it down like you would a small child. Don't ever leave your purse in the car unless it's locked in the trunk.

5. Beware, the woman is carrying! When out and about, carry something in your hand that could be used as a weapon, if needed, like keys, umbrella, cane, purse, or pepper spray. [I don't recommend carrying a gun.]

6. Don't leave home without a cell phone or some device to call 911 in an emergency. If you feel threatened in any way, it's an emergency. Call 911! Don't wait until things get really bad to call 911. Teach your children how to dial 911 ASAP.

7. Healthy paranoia is a good thing. Be aware of your surroundings. When I am outside my home or office, I am alert and looking around for possible danger all the time. Don't daydream or space out unless you're safe and sound at home.

8. Danger tends to lurk in the shadows. Stick to well-lit areas.

9. It's safer to use an elevator than stairs. Empty stairwells are well-known hiding spots for sexual predators. Get your exercise another way.

10. Only go out in pairs, if at all possible. Public restrooms, jogging paths, parking lots, alleys, bad neighborhoods, plus laundry mats, public transportation, convenience stores, and pumping gas at night are especially hazardous areas to be alone. Don't hitchhike ever.

11. Home invasions are on the rise. Always keep your house doors and windows locked. Invest in a loud security alarm system and motion-sensitive lighting. If you live alone, get a big dog.

12. Avoid a carjacking. Keep your car doors locked when you're in and out of the vehicle. Don't open the windows or doors unless you're absolutely certain you can trust the person on the other side of the door. If you feel threatened while in your vehicle, lay on the horn and get out of there.

13. When you're out at a social event, bar, restaurant, private party, remember please: Alcohol consumption will lower your natural defenses and make you an easier victim. Don't drink unless you have a sober person to be your companion for the night and, of course, to drive you home. Keep an eye on your drinks - Roofies happen!

14. Run, Lady, Run! If physically possible, practice running, even if it's just for a short distance. Some women never run and aren't sure they could if they had to. Knowing you could run away is a valuable self-defense tool. Even if a predator has a gun pointed at you, run for your life!

15. Take a self-defense course or learn a martial art. Knowing how to block, evade, kick, and punch are available skills if you or a loved one is being threatened.

16. If an attack is in progress, yell "Fire!" or "Help!", scream and swear like a crab fishermen, run as fast as you can, and fight for your life.

17. If an attack (verbal or physical) does occur, notice details, get the hell out of there somehow, report the attack, press charges, and seek justice through the legal system.

18. Teach your daughters, sisters, mothers, grandmothers, friends, co-workers, and every other woman you know what you learn about safety and self-protection.

19. The World Wide Web can be a worldwide spider's web. Please, please be aware of the danger of entering into online relationships. Don't give out too much personal information, like your real name, home or work address, or phone numbers. If you decide to meet face to face with this person, take a companion along.

20. Help others if you witness an attack in progress. Call 911. Get involved. Make some loud noise and cause a commotion.

Be safe out there!

By : Susan_B_Martinez

Self-Defense For Single Women in the City - What Should You Do to Protect Yourself?

When it comes to protection, women endure more risk than men. Whether it's from thieves, stalkers, or any other criminal, you can end up in a dangerous situation. It seems as though several individuals are looking to victimize a defenseless woman who is traveling by herself.

Maybe in the parking garage after work, the parking lot at the local mall, or sometimes in broad daylight you could be dealing with a predator. Whatever the case may be it's a big reason why women are getting their own taser gun.

Some women don't believe they can protect themselves, but you can if you have the right tools. A taser gun is a great choice, and it allows you to take control of your own personal safety. They are not considered lethal at all, plus you can conceal them with ease. Utilizing this "advantage of surprise" you are able to overcome the situation quickly and run for help.

Most assailants don't expect you to put up much of a fight, but if you have a taser gun they will be caught off-guard. This allows you to control the situation better and disable them. So even if the criminal is bigger than you the taser gun will level the playing field.

Another benefit is that you won't have to be right next to your attacker in order to see results. These offer as much as 15 feet ranges that will allow you to catch them before they catch you.

If you're not familiar with a taser gun, it's a device that can immobilize a target with electricity. The would be assailant loses control of his or her legs and immediately falls to the ground.


Granted, the effects are short, but it's just enough time for you to go find help or simply escape and call the police. The taser is still active and you can press the switch and give the assailant another shock.

Ultimately, the idea is to immobilize the assailant and get out of harms way. Once the taser is turned off the criminal can get back on their feet and start pursuing you again. It's also important to understand that you won't cause permanent damage when you use a taser gun either. It's main objective is to disable the assailant temporarily.

So if you want to protect yourself all the time, consider purchasing a taser gun. There are several different options available, which will allow you to find one that is comfortable.

In the end, it's all about having peace of mind and feeling safe with your surroundings. A taser gun will allow you to do this, and keep you out of harm's way if someone tries to victimize you.

By : Jessie_Diamond

How the Fairer Sex Can Use Self Defense Techniques for a Fairer Fight

There seems to be a severe lack of quality self defense techniques taught to women. This paucity of protection for women is worrying when you consider that they are the victims in the majority of cases.

Yet it is noticeable that virtually all courses which profess to be unisex are nothing of the sort. It is idiocy to suggest that an average woman will be able to perform the same techniques based on size and strength as the average man.

According to studies, even if men and women were the same size, men would be over twice as strong naturally. So again, why are we still seeing programs geared towards women that are actually rehashed versions of male-friendly courses?

Hand to hand combat training for women has to be specialized. There are certainly moves that can performed by women just as well as by men but there are not enough of them to fully protect the female species.

First things first, why do programs insist on telling women to hit men in the groin as their first move? This is exactly what a male attacker expects them to do initially. They make not expect them to strike them in the knee or throat with ferocity however.

The groin is the perfect place to hit a man but you have to keep them preoccupied before striking there. Force them to block another blow then unleash a devastating strike to the nether regions. Women can be trained to strike fiercely and such force will certainly surprise any thug.

It is irritating to hear women who refuse to do weight training on the grounds that they don't want to look 'masculine'. In order to carry out self defense techniques with power, you need to increase your strength and exercising with weights is the best way to do this.

A million repetitions with tiny pink dumbbells won't get it done either. Women need to learn how to lift heavy. Their fear of becoming 'muscle-bound' is unfounded. If it was so easy to gain muscle, how come 90% of guys you see in the gym everyday are not bulky?

Getting huge is hard work and will not happen by accident. As long as you keep the training down to three sessions a week and not eat large amounts of protein, they will be fine.

Aside from having the power to carry out effective hand to hand combat training, women should also carry self defense weapons with them. A stun gun, taser gun or pepper spray are all good choices.

The last thing a thug expects to see when attacking what they presume to be a scared woman is a stun gun that will have them twitching on the floor within a second. Make sure that the weapon you purchase is within state laws however.

Women should not have to live their life in fear nor should they have to suffer from poor self defense techniques shown to them by male instructors. If you are considering a self defense course, be sure to find one with a female trainer. Don't be afraid to increase your strength or carry weapons with you either.

By : Bruce Strong

Best Self Defense Products for Women - The Four Most Popular

Unless you've been living in a cave somewhere you can't help but notice in the local paper or on the evening news that women are the targets of violence by a substantial margin over men-9 to 1 to be exact.

And that's here in the United States. In other parts of the world it is much worse. It is just an unfortunate fact of life that women are at some point in their lives going to be subjects of a crime.

It can be anything from rape, domestic violence, assault, robbery, street crime, home invasions, or even carjacking. The sooner that women realize this the sooner they can start preparing to defend themselves adequately. And I'm not trying to put fear in everybody-just sound the warning bell.

Knowing that they are at risk is the first step. The second step is to get some products that can actually help protect them. After four years in the business of selling self defense products here are the four most popular self defense products for women based on sales and personal experience.

The first is the C-2 taser. It shoots out two electrified darts up to 15 feet away for nearly 100 percent take down rate. It police tests they have more stopping power than a 9 mm handgun. Nearly 11,000 police agencies in this country and agencies in six foreign countries carry tasers. Is that endorsement enough?

The second is the Mace pepper gun. The Mace pepper gun carries more OC spray than most pepper sprays. It has enough for seven 25 foot shots. It is equally effective against human assailants as it is against charging dogs. It can be used effectively against multiple attackers should the situation warrant.

The third one is the pretender stun gun. It looks like a camera cell phone and but isn't. Instead it is a powerful stun gun-4.5 million volts to be exact. One of the most powerful in the world.

The fourth is a personal alarm-the electronic pocket whistle. This handy device not only can draw attention to a dangerous situation you may be in but it can also scare away attackers with 120 dB whistle. It comes with a handy key chain attachment. Just press a button and the whistle sounds.

By : Jack_Krohn

Keeping Yourself Safe While Driving at Night

Women nowadays drive a lot, especially at night. You wouldn't know when an attack might happen so they should follow these safety measures when driving alone at night. Self defense weapons such as mace, stun gun, and pepper spray is a woman's best friend.

Make sure the roads you take are the populated ones, and avoid roads that are secluded, as this is the preferred site of attackers.

The thing you may want to avoid most is letting the attackers inside your car. So lock those doors and keep those windows rolled up. When at an intersection be cautious of your surroundings.

This is the best time for the attackers to jump out of nowhere and try to enter your car. Observe passing motorists, they could be warning you that someone is trying to get into your vehicle. If your car has an installed anti-theft security alarm remember to switch it on upon leaving the car.

Parking near the building's entrance is highly suggested. Also avoid spots that are dark, park somewhere people will be able to see you.

Huge vehicles, windowless vans, van with tinted windows, you should be cautious of these vehicles. These are the vehicles used to kidnap or abduct people. People won't be able to spot and help you if you get abducted using these vehicles.

If you don't want your car to get stolen, then don't give the thieves a reason to do so. Do not leave your car running. If you leave your engine on, it'd be easy for the thieves to steal it. Always lock your doors. Children should not be left inside the car. This would make the prone to being kidnapped.

Emergency kits are a must inside every vehicle. To call for help, a two-way radio would be useful.

Having a flashlight inside your trunk is extremely valuable, if the attacker manages to throw you into the trunk, use the flashlight to locate the taillights so you could kick it off and scream for help. You could also stick your hand out for motorists to see.

Safety and security must always be planned before leaving to drive at night. You'll never know when this tips might come in handy but it's better than falling victim to an attack you could have easily avoided.

By : Mark Webbly

Best Self Defense Products for Women

All you have to do is watch the evening news or read a local paper or go to the trouble of reading a local police blotter to see evidence of the fact that women are the targets of violence by a 9 to 1 margin over men. It has historically always been that way and human nature being what it is probably always will be that way.

The best thing that women can do actually is to be aware that they are at some point in their lives going to be the targets of a violent act.

Whether it's rape, street assaults, home invasion, carjacking, domestic violence, robbery or whatever chances are pretty good that they will be a victim. Once you realize that fact you can take some cautionary steps to prevent yourself from being a victim.

The first thing you should do is take a basic self-defense course and learn the basics of defending yourself against street crime. "Jeet kune do" may be the fastest and easiest way to learn some basic self defense techniques.

You can learn them in the comfort of your own home with a self defense DVD. One hour a day for two or three days and you'll probably have enough information to keep yourself out of trouble 70 percent of the time.

Beyond that women should arm themselves with some basic self-defense products. They provide a non lethal alternative to deadly force and are meant to give you time to get away from a dangerous situation and seek help.

The best self defense products for women are:

The C-2 Taser--shoots out two electrified darts up to 15 feet away with nearly 100 percent take down rate. One color choice is pink.

The Mace pepper gun--enough OC spray for seven 25 shots-the most of any pepper spray in the world. Great against multiple attackers and dog attacks. One color choice is pink.

Pretender Stun Gun--disguised as a camera cell phone but ius not. It is a 4.5 million volt stun gun with one color in pink

These are the best self defense products for women.

By : Jack_Krohn

21st Century Woman Goes to War!

Although the military service is considered as men's occupation, more and more women are applying for military service. Until 20th century, women did part-take in wars, but they generally weren't directly involved in bloody battles as today. Their jobs were mainly administration volunteering and helping out in medical services.

American army today has most women soldiers, more than 356 000, or 16% of all count. In 2009, 57 women in American army had the rank of a general or admiral, which is twice the number from 1999.

At the end of war in Vietnam, America was faced with breaking of all illusions and lack of men's interest for the army. The real breakthrough occurred in 1973 when voluntary units were formed. Pretty soon women made it to the West Point, and other academies. Today, they are present in all ranks of army and American air-force has even women as combat pilots.

Nevertheless, until 2001, no woman was located on the first lines of combat, but military intervention in Afghanistan and Iraq changed a great deal of things. Doctor John A. Nagl, president of a Center for a New American Security, is stating that USA would not be able at all to fight in these wars if women weren't present there.

Combats in Iraq demanded a completely different approach. The commanders were forced the erase any sex limitations. According to Peter R. Mansoor, retired colonel, the war in Iraq caused a complete integration of women in the army, they now gained confidence and respect from their men colleagues. According to regulations, they are not serving in infantry, but they are participating in wars in armor, special and artillery units.

From 121 women that were killed in Iraq, 66 were killed in combat, and the others died in accidents, by suicide and because of illness. So far, 620 were wounded in Iraq.

In November 2008, Ann E. Dunwoody was the first woman in U.S. history and uniformed service history to achieve a four-star officer grade of a general, which is a highest grade anyone can achieve in the U.S. army. Last year two women were awarded with the silver star, and the researches have showed that a great deal of women were awarded with medals of honor.

However, active involvement of women in the army and on the battle field wasn't occurred without some problems. Besides faced with sex discrimination, one of the biggest problems was raping by fellows soldiers.

Every third woman who participated in a war mission was raped, while 99% of them were at least one a subject of harassment. According to the research conducted in the American armed forces, women soldiers in Iraq were more afraid of people they shared food with then the Taliban's.

British colonel Simon Wendler says that women are necessary for many military specialties because of their characteristic and social personalities, observation abilities and better organized minds.

"They are great as commissaries, radio connection maintainers, logistics, negotiators and military police officers. 20% of British military police officers are women" - says Wendler. He underlines that there is no place for army feminization story.

Actually, the place where most experts places the soft gender is the function of a negotiator, a person who creates, which means that in conditions of interchanged safety of world, on key position should be brought persons who will be able to apply "soft power" to either prevent or calm down conflicts.

The Bulgarian army, which, until the end of 1980s, was hardly opened to women, today counts around 2000 women in the army, and it sends them to peaceful missions. Like most of Scandinavians, the Swedish have allowed their women to become real troops.

The Norwegians have, for example, become the first ones who allowed women to serve in submarines, but also and in the all other ranks. The French have since 1970s equalized women troops with men troops but until 1980s they didn't make any serious steps toward better integration of women in the troops.

The French women are participating in peaceful mission today. The Belgian women have entered the army in 1970s but they are present today only as 7% and they serve mainly as logistic back-up or in the administration. Spain started with women recruiting in 1988 while Portugal did it in 1992.

Although Portuguese women can officially apply for all ranks, in reality they are unable to become marines or any other special force. Greece has opened army doors for women in 1979 but military high schools were closed for them all the way until 1990. Greek women even today have limited access to troops and military schools.

Not until 2000 the first Greek woman served in the navy. While in Poland women served for a long time inclusively as medical officers, in Czech Republic and Hungary this process has advanced. Nevertheless, women in the army of these counties are mainly tasked with traditional roles. In Romania one woman has even a rank of a general.

A country that could brag about real women warriors is Israel, where women are obligated to serve in the army. With the measures that are introduced two years ago, women have the option to train in all military units, and even in commandos.

In this country, military obligation for men is three years while for women is two years. Until several years ago they were mainly tasked with administrative jobs, but there existed even tank instructors, military police officers, technicians and rescuers.

Some facts:

Since 1969 when he took over Libya, the safety of Muammar el-Gaddafi is in hands of his female bodyguards. How important are they to him? He showed by founding the first female military academy. With this he showed the whole world that they are just as equal and good bodyguards as men.

Vatican is also more and more prone that their bodyguard unit should be consisted from women. In fact, the Swiss guard which is charged for Popes safety is consisted mainly from young Swiss Catholics, age 19-30.

Although there are many obstacles for soft gender to inter in this famous service, like to small space, and inability to place women in separate rooms for dressing and hygiene, this decision is still under reconsideration.

There exist a theory that woman bodyguard is preferred in VIP security, because snipers, no matter how trained, are hesitating to pull a trigger on a female bodyguard and that they need extra 5 seconds more to do it.

By : Slavisa_Jovanovic

Mace Pepper Gun - What Makes It So Unique?

Self defense products are a nonlethal alternative to deadly force. They have become increasingly popular in the last 5 to 10 years following the great track record they have created with military and law enforcement personnel who have been using them for decades.

The purpose of all self defense items is to give you time to get away from a dangerous situation and seek help not to injure or maim anybody. They just don't do that. These products are the first line of self defense for women in many cases and are the first choice of self defense for millions of people around the world.

All stun guns work pretty much the same. All tasers do the same thing and operate the same way. All pepper sprays do the same thing. First of all if you get sprayed with a pepper spray it will put you out of commission for 15 to 45 minutes.

The pain will be unbearable; your eyes will tear up to the point where they may shut; you'll have a hard time breathing; you will be coughing and have extreme shortness of breath. Convinced how good it is?

So what makes the Mace pepper gun unique?

1. No other self defense tool has a way to practice like the pepper gun. It comes with a test water cartridge included so you can practice and get used to the range capability.

2. No other pepper spray has nearly the capacity of this gun with seven 25 foot shots.

3. No other OC spray has the range of this weapon at 25 feet-most are 8-12 feet and pepper gel at 18 feet.

4. No other spray has a replaceable cartridge like this one.

5. No other self defense tool uses a "bag in a can" technology.

Five ways this self defense tool is unique and why the mace pepper gun is the best dog attacks protection and works very well on human assailants too.

When are you getting one?

By : Jack_Krohn

Good News For Women - Crime is Down, But You Still Need to Consider Self Defense

It is a reality that crime in the United States is way down, and that violent crime is also down. So too, are crimes against women? Why you ask? Several reasons are speculated, but personally I believe it is due to all these personal tech devices with digital camera and video.

A mobile society with rapid communication, plus the fast police response associated with that same communication technology, gives criminals reason to temper their behavior.

Much of all this is theory, crime triangle stuff. Oh, you are not familiar with the "Crime Triangle" okay, so I will explain it to you. First, like the fire triangle where a fire needs fuel, heat, and oxygen, for a crime to occur, there needs to be a victim or opportunity, a location, and a criminal. If you take any of those away, there is no crime. See that point.

We've done a pretty good job of catching criminals, thus, they cannot do more harm. We've made it easier for them to get caught, thus, taking away the opportunity. As a woman you don't want to be the victim, so you should; A. not frequent places of crime, B. stay away from criminals, and C. not make yourself a target of opportunity causing you to become a victim.

If you have with you Mace, Stun gun, or possess decent fighting skills you will prevent yourself from going down as the victim. Just because crime is down, does not mean it has stopped, therefore you still need to protect yourself and not assume it can never happen to you. Be smart, and pay attention.

Having a cell phone with speed dial for 911 is smart, most city police departments will be there in 4-minutes, so you only need to be able to hold your own for that amount of time. Can you do that? If not go enroll yourself in some self defense classes near you. Many are free, and even the ones which do charge, well they are well worthy of the cost. Please consider all this.

By : Lance_Winslow

How to Break an Attacker's Hold

Knowledge of how to protect one's self and warn off a would be attacker is important for individual protection. Women are targeted most often by predators. There need for training and experience in the right methods to properly defend themselves against attack is important.

Such knowledge places them in a position to take defensive actions and guard them self from potential harm and death.

A very useful protection hold that is very affective in disarming an assailant is the neck-pressure method of breaking front or back grip. The ability to effectively break and assailant's grip for a few seconds will give you sufficient time to get away from your attacker and scurry to safety.

The attacker's grip can come from anywhere. They may have grabbed you from the front by your clothing, or they could be holding on a door or rail and refuse to let go. In either case you want to force them to relax their grip.

If attacked from the front, to get them to break their grip grasp their outer garment collar by the neck with your fingers only. Allow your two thumbs to come forward and rest on your attackers neck one on each side of his Adam's Apple as if you are getting ready to choke them.

Now your fingers will give you leverage while your thumbs force inward toward each other. Your assailant will not be able to endure the intense pain of the pressure you exert on their Adam's Apple with your thumbs and will give up.

If your assailant has positioned themselves so you cannot get in front of them, work to position yourself to get as close to the back of your attacker and place your left forearm across their throat. At the same time place the edge of your right hand (the finger extended) up under the cartilage of their nose or into their nostrils.

Force their head backward as hard and far back as you possibly can. Next drag their head away. It will take a little additional strength to force them to break their grip and you will be able to get away.

Taking charge of your own personal safety is an important step to protecting yourself from danger. This point cannot be overly emphasized. If you know what to do to defend yourself and what not to do, you will be able to handle most emergencies that jeopardize your personal safety.

Follow your instincts when it comes to personal safety and protection. If your gut is telling you something is wrong, you personal safety could be in danger, be prepared.

There are many different methods of personal self defense, some of which require licensing or special training. Hand to hand combat techniques, such as the one discussed here, requires neither. Use of your hands as weapons is the oldest and most effective self protection method there is.

They provide protection just where and right when you need it. This method emphasizes pro active strategies that can provide a lifetime of benefits learning, safety and protection. Isn't this something you should know?

By : G_Harold

Self Defense Techniques to Empower Women

In the news today, you can see incidents of violence against women. A number of women from different locations of the globe are being raped and harassed. Others are domestically abused. These things happen because attackers believe that women are weak.

They are very vulnerable and are easy victims for the bad guys lurking somewhere. However, there are a lot of things that a woman can do in order to defend herself. Different crimes can be prevented if the woman knows what to do.

There are certain places where in self defense devices like stun gun, pepper spray and TASER are not allowed for personal use. In London, carrying these kinds of weapons by a civilian even for self defense is against the law.

Aside from London, there are other states like New York and Wisconsin which s included in the list that restricts use of concealed weapons. However, even without these devices, you can still look for other ways to defend yourself. Your life does not end here just because you cannot purchase these very effective devices.

As a woman, you must empower yourself and learn about different methods that you can use to fight crimes that are commonly done to women. Even when you are in different situations, as long as you use your own determination to fight, you can really show to the attacker what women are made of.

You must not only be prepared for what can happen in dark areas but even for crimes which can happen during the day. You must not only think of what you can do when you are outside your home but also when you are just sitting in your own house. Think of what you can do anywhere and anytime.

If you cannot bring a self defense device with you then try to learn martial arts. There are different forms of martials arts which you can choose from. All you need to do is use your spare time in joining classes and learn even the basics of defending yourself.

Equip yourself with the skills and techniques of getting away from an assailant and learning the different counter attacks that you can do especially in specific moves done by an attacker.

Aside from that, you can always make use of the things that you have in your hand or on your purse. If someone tries to attack you, hit them with something which you are holding. It can be your pen or your car keys.

As long as you do it with force, then you can make the attacker feel that you are not an easy victim. If you have nothing in hand, grab anything that is near you that you think will be a good weapon for self protection.

Prove to the world that women are not weak. Be active and increase your awareness on what you can do to protect yourself, your children, your family, loved ones and also your property. Show to the attackers that women are empowered and they are not to be messed with nowadays.

By : Joseph_Pressley

What is the Best Value in Stun Guns For Women?

You may not know this, but women are the targets of violence and 9/10 cases here in the United States. They are the victims in everything from domestic violence to assaults on the streets; from home invasions to rape.

It is even worse than other countries where women have virtually no rights at all and end up being punching bags. It is a travesty of justice to be sure. It has always been that way. And will probably always be that way.

One of the best things that women can do to protect themselves was a self defense product like pepper spray or a stun device. A stun tool is a hand-held device that conduct electricity through two or more prongs on the end. It is this electrical charge when applied to an assailant were 3 to 5 seconds with the bad guys commission for five minutes or longer.

The electrical charge causes the body to over work depleting it of all blood sugars needed for energy. The bad guy has no energy left do anything except curl up in a ball. There are literally thousands of choices when it comes to self defense products and hundreds when it comes to stun guns. So what is the best value in stun guns for women?

When it comes to self defense for women I recommend the multi-function stunner because it combines several great functions in one small package at a great price making it a best value.

Compared to other stun guns it has more power than any other at 4.5 million volts. Only one other stun gun I know of has a disable pin that prevents it from being used against you. It has a bright LED flashlight and red flashing emergency lights-both useful safety features.

And it is one of only a few compared to others that is rechargeable-saving you money. The best part perhaps is it is cheaper than most stun guns that offer similar features at $59.95.

By : Jack_Krohn