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Self Defense Classes Can Teach You How to Not Become a Victim of an Attacker

May 212009

Ralph Winn asked:

Did you know that women are the most likely victims of an attacker? That is why it is so important for women everywhere to learn self defense. There are many self defense classes that can teach you many lifesaving tips. You need to know what you can learn from these classes. Learn more about this now.

Did you know that women are the most vulnerable when it comes to attackers? Most women don’t realize that when an attacker is looking for a victim, they are looking for an easy target. An easy target is someone that never pays attention to what is going on around them, someone that looks down when they walk, or just someone that doesn’t look like they will cause the attacker problems by fighting back. You don’t want to be this victim and you can prevent that by learning self defense. Self defense classes can teach you many things that can help you if the unthinkable should happen to you.

Here are the most important things that self defense classes can teach women everywhere.

One: You will obviously learn many different self defense moves that will help you fight off an attacker. It is important to remember that once you learn these moves, you need to practice them weekly so that you don’t forget them. This will always keep them fresh in your mind.

Two: Most women don’t realize how powerful a weapon your voice is. Self defense classes will teach you that you can use your voice to scream and attract attention. No attacker likes attention, so by screaming, you will be giving yourself a chance to get away or of getting the attention of someone that can help you.

Three: Self defense classes will also teach you how to be confident in yourself and project that to others around you. In other words, you will learn how it is important to always walk with your head up and be alert no matter where you are. If you don’t look like a victim, then you will more than likely never become one.

Four: Self defense weapons are another thing you can learn about. You will learn how to use your hands, keys and many other things that can be used as weapons against an attacker.

These are just a few of the important things you will learn with self defense classes. The one thing that you want to remember is that you never know when or if you will become a victim of an attacker, so being prepared for this to happen could save your life and get you out of this dangerous situation. So, start learning self defense now so you will always know what to do if you find yourself in this dangerous situation.

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3 Annoying Myths in Self Defense

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May 102009

Nerode Abraham asked:

There are a lot of self defense myths and falsehoods out there. Unfortunately, every martial artist has heard are fallen victim to one or more of them. I am no different in this case.

Yet there are three big ones that seem to trick people time and time again. So in hopes of exposing these myths, I am showing you these today.

Annoying Myth #1: There is an Ultimate Self Defense Style/ Course

The forums ring with people claiming this self defense course is the ultimate self defense course or this style is the ultimate self defense style. These people are often cleverly coined forum warriors.

These people are often affiliate marketers of a specific course or just wannabe martial artist, many of which have never been in a serious fight in their lives. No wonder so many of their comments leave people confuse.

In truth, when you want to determine a self defense style, a lot of things come into play. What is you size? How strong are you? What is your style of learning? All these things come into play when you are determining the best method for you.

You also have to look at the school. How well do the students.

Remember, when you are looking for a good self defense school, you do not need to find the very best. That is a life long journey. You just need to find a good school that will show you how to effectively get the job done of defending yourself. Thats all.

Once you get that down, then, only if you choose to, you can begin searching for schools that can advance your techniques because you will know what to look for.

So in a nutshell, instead of searching for the ultimate style, just focus on finding a style that you think works well for you, and a school where the teacher is a good communicator who answers your questions and the students are good fighters.

Annoying Myth #2: You Can Become A Deadly Commando In Just a Few Days With this Take-Home Self Defense Course!

You have probably seen ads for these on the internet or in self defense magazines. Some top secret law enforcement or army guy tells you that they have the ultimate top secret self defense technique that will turn you into an army super soldier in days. Yet when you get them, what you learn does not live up to the hype.

Again, we are not attacking take home self defense courses. There are some very goods ones out there that, when used along with live martial arts training can really help you to improve your overall technique.

However, when a scam artist states that their course can deliver impossible results with very little training, you have to wonder. Our opinion is, when you see these offers, dont get over excited. They may have some very valid tips, but nothing that will make you a one man or woman army.

So, again, martial arts training from a school mixed with take home self defense courses can be very good if you get the right one. But take home self defense courses without proper training from a school can often be incomplete and leave you unprepared for a real life-death situation.

Annoying Myth #3: Your Own Two Hands Are Your Best Self Defense Weapon

This myth is absolutely ridiculous, and makes me angry more than anything. This myth states that there is no better self defense weapon than your own two hands and feet. And to me, there is no sillier of a myth than this.

For those of who self defense dreamers with Champaign wishes and caviar dreams, who think that this empty hand combat is the only way to go, allow me to elaborate…

You are walking down the street when an attacker tells you to get in the car. You tell them, I dont think so, and put up your dukes. The attacker then pulls out a gun. Who will be the victor?

I can almost guarantee you it will not be you.

Now, if you have been specially trained in the art of unarmed combat through the military, law enforcement, and martial arts you’re chances are much better than that. However, those people know and understand the importance of using more than just your hands and feet.

Now don’t be mistaken, training in any empty hand combat is an excellent idea. It conditions you, and shows you how to effectively defend yourself. However, empty hand combat should only be used as an absolute last defense.

The truth is the most effective self defense weapon you could use is not your hands or feet, or anything else for that matter. The most effective self defense weapon is your brain. In other words, good old fashioned common since.

Think about it for a second. If you had a choice of a way to stop a criminal dead in their tracks, I am sure you could think of about 3 or 4 that might be more effective then just using your bare hands.

For example, you might think of using a taser gun, to stop them dead in their tracks. Or you may want to use a pepper spray to shoot at them for 6 feet away. You could hit them with a stun gun and run like heck or you could pick up a stone or brick and throw it at them.

You see what we mean?

Too many people think that the world is a kung fu movie, when really its not. The real world thugs will not only hurt you, they will kill you and they don’t care about your empty hand abilities or not. So you need to do as much as you can to legal stack the odds of survival in your favor.

But what happens if someone takes away my self defense weapon?

Well, there is a possibility that this could happen, but again, by educating yourself on self defense products you can greatly reduce the chance of you being harmed if this happens. For example, did you know that most stun guns have a disable pin that, once removed renders the device inoperable? That means they could never use your stun gun against you.

You may also want to think of the fact that having the advantages of having a self defense weapon on you far, far outweighs the disadvantages of not having anything to defend yourself with.

Think of a self defense weapon as the ultimate diversion. It is a doorway out of a difficult situation, so if you find yourself in a situation where someone is taking you self defense weapon away, don’t tussle with them. Throw it at their face. Use it to your leverage and always, always, run as if your life depended on it, because in truth it does.

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The Self Defense Moves That Will Keep You Safe

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May 042009

Anthony Enriquez asked:

When someone mentions the word self defense they usually think of traditional styles such as Karate. In the past martial arts were intimidating to others because they were relatively unknown and foreign.

Today things have changed significantly. Numerous traditional martial arts have been proven to be insufficient in a life threatening situation. Many have found out the hard way that learning some form of karate or Kung fu will not guarantee your safety and keep you from being attacked. What we have to realize is that all styles are not created equal, all self defense moves are not high percentage, and mastering a martial art will not make you invulnerable to attack. The reality is that anyone can be beaten in a physical confrontation despite their knowledge.

It is now more understood that the best self defense moves are those that involve your mind and are less of a physical nature. The main factor of surviving the streets is knowing your surroundings and knowing how to prevent an attack from happening. If your intuition tells you something seems dangerous or strange, pay attention. It’s there to assist you in staying safe.

If you are a woman seeking to learn effective self defense moves to protect yourself from an attacker on the streets, I strongly recommend that you seek out a women’s self defense program versus a traditional martial arts class. Karate classes are great in the respect that they strengthen your body physically, but unless you are training for a competition it is probably not going to be what you are looking for.

A basic women’s self defense course will be fairly brief and simple so that you can absorb what is taught. It will be taught by a qualified instructor that will go over strategies on effective ways to avoid confrontation and how to escape life threatening situations quickly and effectively. Staying safe outside of your home doesn’t mean you need to dedicate years to Kung fu training. It means you need to acquire some basic knowledge, a few highly effective techniques and learning to trust your intuition. If you take some time to learn this basic information then you can keep yourself safe by avoiding potentially dangerous situations.

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Self-Defense Personal Security Devices for Women

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May 022009

Caitlina Fuller asked:

Women need to defend themselves from individuals who might want to cause them harm. As a result all women need their own personal security devices to help them defend predators, thieves, or would be attackers. There are all kinds of personal security devices women may use to protect themselves. Some of those include pepper spray, stun guns, and stun batons.

Pepper Spray

Pepper spray is an excellent option for women to carry in their purses or even on their key chains. This spray comes in a small aerosol can that when the button is pressed a stream of pepper spray ejects. If aimed at the attacker’s face and eyes it will cause them to stop in pain. The spray does not cause long-term harm but it does cause immediate pain that in most cases will stop the attacker in his tracks and give the woman time to escape. If you buy a pepper spray to carry with you then you should try it out once or twice to ensure you know how to use it and that the spray works well.

Stun Guns

Stun guns are another personal security device that women should consider carrying with them. A stun gun is a small hand held device that delivers a high voltage shock when it is touched to an individual for approximately three to five seconds. Once shocked the individual will lose control of their muscles, lose their balance, become confused and disoriented, and fall to the ground. The individual will recover completely within five to 10 minutes, but this is enough time for the woman to get away.

Stun Baton

A stun baton is a long metal baton, similar to a flashlight that has an electric shock head. This baton allows you to keep an attacker at arm’s length and you can shock them without having to be very close to them. This is an excellent way to protect yourself and fend off would be attackers.

These are just some of the security devices available for women. There are other options available as well that will help women protect themselves in a scary situation. Hopefully every women out there carrying a stun gun, stun baton, or pepper spray will never need to use it. But in the case where it becomes necessary it could be a lifesaver. All women should carry some form of self-defense with them at all times, especially if they travel alone at night.

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Self Defense - Legal Considerations

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May 012009

Shasta Daisy McCarty asked:

If you are placed in a position of having to defend yourself and your life is not in immediate danger, make sure your response is in proportion to the offense. If a guy pinches you on the bottom and you turn around and stick a fork in his eye you will be charged with assault and you will go to jail. Good luck getting a job in this economy with a prison record! If you are sued for civil damages you could be faced with penalties that will ruin your finances as well.

Does this mean every man on the street gets a free grope? Absolutely not! You can generally extract a price for unsolicited touching by scaring the heck out of the casual perpetrator. We have a saying in self defense circles “The good people are afraid of the bad people; the bad people are afraid of the crazy people.” Having a frothing at the mouth fit of screaming rage is not against the law. I recommend using your full lung capacity as your first line of defense if you are being harassed on the street.

In indoor situations where there are witnesses it is best to use de-escalation whenever possible. Leaving is better than sticking around to talk, and talking is better than fighting. However, don’t make the mistake of thinking that having other people around will stop a determined assailant. At one company I worked for, an ex-boyfriend of a female employee showed up during the late shift and beat the woman’s head repeatedly into her keyboard while half a dozen people stood by and watched. In cases like this the only thing witnesses are good for is vouching to the police that you tried to stop an attack using the least amount of force possible.

If you are attacked and have to defend yourself when there are no witnesses present you should cooperate fully with law enforcement as soon as your lawyer arrives on the scene. Let me repeat that. Once your lawyer is present you can make your report to the police about what transpired. You should abandon any idea that a judge will look at your teary face with pity and pronounce that you acted in self defense. That is a chance you can’t afford to take.

Unfortunately, the most common legal consequences for women fall under the category of spousal assault. The accurate but politically charged description “wife beating” has now been changed to the more vague term “domestic violence”. Many police officers are now required to treat victim and perpetrator as equal participants in domestic violence situations if there is any physical evidence that a woman has defended herself from assault by a husband or boyfriend.

Abusers are using this policy to further threaten women into submission since no mother wants to have her kids put in foster care while she is trying to make bail. There aren’t any easy answers for how to deal with this type of problem, but the sooner you start making plans to get out the sooner you can get your life back. Start by talking to someone you can trust or call a national hotline such as 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). There is help available for you.

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