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Self-Defense With An Attitude Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Today Self-Defense With An Attitude is celebrating a one-year anniversary blogging about all types of self-defense issues, self-defense techniques and tactics that can help to protect and defend you against an attacker, ways to stay safe whether home or away, personal security and safety awareness issues and much more….. 

It’s hard to believe that one full year has gone by since starting SDWAA on December 17, 2007.  That shows how fast time is flying by -"like the flip of a switch."   I have learned so much about internet technology and stuff to increase my blog site traffic as well as how valuable self-defense and personal security awareness knowledge, education, and training really is - especially for women! 

Here are some things I’ve done - both business and personal - that have made the past year zoom by.

1. Started Self-Defense With An Attitude blog on December 17, 2007 knowing very little about blogging.   Today we have (5) blogs and (3) websites.  One website is up for sale along with a related blog site.  However, they were accomplished within the past year.
2. In February 2008, I left my position as a Commercial Insurance producer due to an extremely sluggish market.  This would be a good time to pursue other career objectives and learn some new safety, self-defense, as well as productive internet busines skills.
3. Started my second security-related blog - www.homesecurity911.com in Feburary 2008 which is coming along rather well.  We’re able to put valuable home security, home invasion prevention content, related pictures and videos on this site.  As as top security specialist with ADT Security for twenty years, I enjoy blogging about home security and safety related topics and how to keep people safe.
4. Took a self-defense class in Chicago called "Fight Like A Girl" and was able to beat on some really nice guys.  Of course, I got tossed around a bit myself, but I learned a lot about fighting techniques and fighting from the ground position.  The thing I learned most was I don’t ever want to get into a knock down drag out fight with a perpetrator/attacker; so I’ll continue to carry my TASER C2 and pepper spray with me wherever I go!
5. This self-defense training was awesome.  I setup an interview with the RAD Self-Defense Instructor from the the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Elkhart, Indiana to learn more about the program.  The article and video was added to the blog site.  I ended up taking the RAD Self-Defense Training. I learned some great self-defense techniques and tactics and at the end of the training had to go through what is called "Simulation Night."  Sounds pretty scary and guess what…it was!  You are blindfolded and then a really "big" guy attacks you from behind.  You have to use the tools learned over the past 12 hours (4 separate nights).  It was amazing - I knew what to do to fight off the attacker and escape to safety. …it was a  very empowering feeling not just for me but for the other ladies in the class as well.  Women should consider taking this type of self-defense training.  It’s also a great self-confidence builder!
6. Continued to worked heavily on getting the company website completed - Personal Security Solutions.  This took a lot longer than I expected.  I’ve decided from now on to only setup blog sites instead of websites.  They are easier to work with, more user-friendly, and give you a lot more control.
7. Took a vacation with family to Alabama in April/May.  Then in July went to West Virginia and took the RAD Self-Defense Instructor Certification Course.  It was 3-grueling days (8-full hours a day) of non-stop learning all about fight techniques, tactics, and instructor training.  At the end we again had a simulation night.  I felt much more competent, confident, and empowered when I had to fight.  Afterwards we were  tested!  Received my instructor certification.  Glad to get that completed.
8. Finished my Personal Security Solutions website in late August first part of September.  Added a security product store - The Personal Security Store.com where we sell personal protection products.
9. Added a third blog site to the corporate site - www.personalsecuritysolutions.com/blog.  The name of the site is actually Personal Security 911.  At some point this site may become it’s own entity.
10. In October/November set up our fourth blog site - Home Security 101 Workshop.com.  This site is where we have our home security workshop training information, security lunch and learn training programs, and our upcoming teleseminar programs. It links right from the corporate site.
11. In December began a 3-Month Teleseminar Course - Teleseminar Secrets - so that I can reach, teach and discuss the self-defense and home security topics through a teleseminar program format.  My goal is to talk with other security experts, crime prevention specialists, self-defense experts, and others who can bring a wealth of knowledge and real-life experiences to my readers/listeners. 
12. In December joined a Blogging Membership Site - "Becoming A Blogger" - Yaro Starak and Gideon, to further my knowledge and education on blogging. So far so good, however, I realize I know a lot of the basic stuff - but I am always open to learning.  They have some advanced stuff coming up shortly.

Anyway, the year has flown by and we feel a lot has been accomplished to enhance our overall business and blogging success.  We have been working on our goals and plans for 2009.  We’re planning to add an internet radio program - Blog Talk Radio to both security blog sites the first part of January 2009.  We’re looking at 2009 to be a great year!!

For all of you who have stopped off at our site - THANKS!  For those of you who have commented on our site- THANKS!  And for those of you who jam up my email with spam because you were spamming our site - well I have another word for you!.

Everyone take care and have a great holiday season! 

Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!!

 Cheryl, Shaun (middle) & Ken- www.SelfDefenseWithAnAttitude.com

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Self-Defense - Fight Plan of Action If Attacked

Here is a video from Fight Like A Girl and Win that gives you some great ideas of potential weapons already in your purse that you can use to fend off an attacker, plus areas of the body to aim for to disable the attacker allowing you to get away to safety.  If you are walking alone to your car or out late at night, have your weapon in your hand and be ready to use it if you have to.  Trying to find a weapon in your purse - the "black hole" - may be nearly impossible if under attack.  Be ready ahead of time and be prepared to fight if attacked.

 Courtesy of Fight Like A Girl And Win

Over the past year I have written about how each of us needs to develop a written Personal Safety Plan of Action.  This plan should acknowledge that personal safety is one of our #1 priorities and by establishing specific rules and guidelines it can help us avoid dangerous pitfalls that could put us in harms way.                      .

Your plan should include some common-sense guidelines like "being aware of your surroundings, being alert to various situations, listening to your inner voice when things don’t seem quite right, safety on the road as you travel in your vehicle, and more."   These common-sense issues can get pushed aside as we become so overwhelmed with dealing with everyday issues, our jobs, our families, and life in general.

Attending a personal security and safety seminar can be a valuable part of your plan because it reiterates common-sense things you already know and brings back to the forefront the importance of personal safety in our everyday lives.  As you sit in one of these classes you may get an "Ah-ha" moment when you hear something that you know you should be doing but don’t - for whatever reason.  This is now the time to get back on track and incorporate these things back into your daily safety routine.   Read more

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Deadly 911 Operator Error - Take Charge Of Your Self-Defense And Personal Security

The word is DON’T totally rely upon others for your personal safety.   You must take charge of your self-defense, your personal security, and your protection.  It’s your responsibility so make sure you fight to live another day - for yourself and for your family. 

The links below are of an audio/transcript of a crime victim, Olidia Kerr Day, who was calling a 911 dispatch operator to send a police officer to help her.  She was being violently pursued by a crazed stalker.  She must have known he was going to murder her.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-0619plantation911.audio,0,2747111.wmafile (Audio of 911 Call)

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-dispatch-call-0511,0,5791702,print.story (Transcript of 911 Call)

This audio is a horrible reminder that there are MANY 911 operators who are totally incompetent.  Don’t put your life completely in their hands and expect that the police will arrive and be able to save you from a violent crime.  You should be proactive in your own personal safety and learn what options you have to protect and save your life.  You don’t want to end up like Olidia Kerr Day! 

Are you are in a relationship of domestic violence?  If so, seek help from the local authorities or domestic violence organizations.  Take charge of your self-defense and personal protection by becoming educated, both physically and mentally, on how to protect and defend yourself. 

By taking some type of self-defense training, you will gain the self-confidence and self-empowerment to know what to do in a dangerous assault situation. Remember to continually practice your self-defense techniques so they remain fresh over time.   The RAD Self-Defense training offers former students refresher training anytime at no addtional cost. 

If your attacker is truly a crazed, violent person, you may have to resort to carrying some kind of personal protection for the safety of yourself and your family.  Many women carry non-lethal protection such as a stun gun, advanced Taser, a Taser C2, or pepper spray.   Read more

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FBI Says Violent Crimes On The Decline…Ask The Crime Victims What They Think!!

In our  newspaper today there is a big article that starts out "Violent Crimes On The Decline", the FBI says murder, rapes, and robberies are down nationwide in ‘07.  I’m not sure what planet the person who wrote the article is on but we continue to hear about women of all ages who are being attacked, sexually assaulted and murdered every week.  I wonder sometimes if we are all becoming immune to this type of news coverage. 

If, and that’s a big IF, crime is on the decline, maybe it is because women are starting to take charge of their personal safety and becoming trained in how to protect and defend  themselves with self-defense training and personal security and safety awareness classes.  Many women and young ladies are also carrying personal protection - from non-lethal devices like the awesome Taser C2 or pepper spray gun to carrying a firearm.  Women are also becoming well-trained in how to use these weapons-knowing that it is their responsibility to only use these weapons if their life is truly in a life-threatening situation. 

Check out this video and determine if her life was in danger. 

Courtesy of www.brucemontague.ca

My specialty is in the personal security field.  I regularly blog about self-defense strategies and safety awareness for women, personal security 911 awareness, home burglary prevention, and home security protection.  I do a lot of research and talk with people in the crime prevention and security industry to learn about what strategies and tactics work to help women and men avoid becoming victims of crime - and live to tell about it.   Read more