Simulation Night For Our RAD Self-Defense Class
Tonight - Tuesday, 3-25-08 - was the last of our RAD Self-Defense class held at the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department in Elkhart, Indiana. (Although I was able to videotape some of the ladies in class, I forgot that we are not able to put the videos on youtube or our website). The last night is known as "simulation". This is where you have scenario-type situations set up in which you will be attacked by a perpetrator. The ladies in this class seemed pretty excited about our last night…maybe even a little apprehensive because we were all unsure of exactly what would happen and how we would respond using the self-defense techniques we learned over the last (3) weeks. Read more
Prevent A Crime By Having A Safety Plan In Place - Part II
By Susan Bartelstone, Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Specialist
Making a Safety Plan. Perhaps the most important component is #4—coming up with a plan of action quickly. But, how can you be sure you’ll be able to think of response options if you’re terrified? And, in 20 seconds, no less?
The best way to be mentally prepared for a criminal encounter is by having a Safety Plan in place beforehand. Start your own process off by doing the Safety Plan Exercise below:
1. Identify at least five potential safety problems or dangerous situations in your personal life or daily routine that cause you concern.
2. Do some research: collect safety tip pamphlets; read personal safety and self defense books; watch videos. Also study books on defusing confrontations and maybe take a self defense course or three. *
3. Then formulate a plan of action for each of the problems you’ve identified that details everything you could do and say in that instance. The more options you’re familiar with, the quicker you’ll be able to come up with a safe response should something happen.
4. Write down your Safety Plans on your computer or in a notebook and rehearse them periodically so they become internalized (component #5 of the 20- Second Response). That way your response to any anticipated danger will be automatic and speedy. Read more
Prevent A Crime By Having A Safety Plan In Place - Part III
By Susan Bartelstone, Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Specialist
* One resource you might want to check out is my upcoming book Think Fast and Prevent a Violent Crime: How to Respond to Danger in 20 Seconds (or Less)! which contains over 60 examples of real-life Safety Plans and success stories, (including three of my own narrow escapes from danger) and more than 100 safety tips. The book also teaches the principles of the 20-Second Response in depth and lists ways to practice it in a multitude of non-crime scenarios. Check www.fightsafe.com for publication information.
* Pepper foam is better for indoor use because it won’t fog up the whole room…with you in it.
Ask Dear Safety Solutions. I’ve been dubbed the “Ann Landers of Self Defense” because I’ve helped hundreds of people with their safety concerns over the years. If you go to my website www.fightsafe.com, you’ll see a section called Dear Safety Solutions where I’ve posted some of the e-mails from people who’ve asked for assistance. If you’d like assistance coming up with response-options for your Safety Plans or a review of what you’ve put together, just give me an e-holla at solutions@fightsafe.com. Read more
Self-Defense With An Attitude: Don’t Mess With Dr. Ruthless!
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Dr. Ruthless, Self-Defense/Black Belt Expert
You need to watch this video of self-defense/black belt instructor Dr. Ruthless. She definitely has an attitude that says, “I will not become a victim of your crime today, Buddy.” And she looks like she can beat the crap out of guys twice her size.
Melissa Soalt aka Dr. Ruthless has developed self-defense techniques and tactics that when used appropriately will absolutely surprise a male attacker and send HIM running in another direction. It’s all in how you carry yourself, your mental attitude, your mental toughness, and what you have learned from your self-defense training that will give you the confidence to fight off an attacker.
You need to find your inner strength. If you have taken a self-defense course or purchased self-defense videos/DVDs, you should practice…practice…practice the techniques you have learned. After your self-defense class is completed and over, you will want to occasionally visualize in your mind the techniques you learned and how they would apply to specific types of attacks. It is a good idea to have a basic self-defense training video on-hand, similar to ones listed on my site, that you can refer to from time to time. Read more
Self-Defense Awareness, Training, And Being Mentally Prepared
Over the weekend I attended an NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Class in upper Michigan. This is a program that I am getting certified to train others in - so I wanted to see exactly how the program was structured. It is primarily designed to provide safety awareness in about 7-8 areas of our daily lives that can keep us safe and ulimately help save our lives. A big part of the program discussed self-defense and personal security.
Many of the areas that were covered are areas we all know about but because we are so busy with our "everyday life" we tend to become complacent about our personal security and forget. Safety awareness reminders are good for all of us. If we learn one good concept from a training program like this, it will definitely be worth the time and investment we put into it.
People say you shouldn’t become paranoid about your personal security and start to question every action by another person. I totally agree that we should not become paranoid, but that we should develop an acute awareness of what’s going on around us at all times. Almost like a silent "watchdog" who sees and knows everything. Read more
R.A.D. Self-Defense Class Starts Tonight For 4-Weeks
A R.A.D. Self-Defense Class starts tonight in Elkhart, Indiana. I will be attending this 4-week class, 3 hours per night and soaking up everything I can. After each class I will blog about what I learn that night. RAD has such a great reputation for being a class designed around self-defense awareness techniques that are highly effective and simple enough for women of all ages to learn. In fact, these awareness techniques could just save your life!
RAINN-Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network
AWARENESS AND EDUCATION. The public needs to be educated about sexual violence. Women of all ages need to take charge of their personal protection and security through self-defense awareness programs and personal protection options. They need to become empowered with the knowledge and confidence of how to defend themselves in any violent situation. The violence against women needs to stop! And one of the first steps is being armed with the tools that will make you mentally stronger than the predator who picks on women and young girls.
This video portrays the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN) organization. Their statistics indicate that every 2.5 minutes another American is sexually assaulted, 44% of sexual assault victims are under 18 while 80% are under 30 and 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men in America have been sexually assaulted. They need our help. Please watch this video.
Through A Rapist’s Eyes
This is an article from iKickback.com, but it has surfaced on many emails and blog sites, so I’m not sure who the final credit goes to. It is definitely important information for females of ALL ages.
A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:
1. The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.
2. The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women whose clothing can be quickly and easily removed. Many said they carried scissors specifically to cut clothing.
3. They also look for women on their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.
4. Men are most likely to attack and rape in the early morning between 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Read more
R.A.D (Rape Aggression Defense) Self-Defense Training
R.A.D. Self-Defense Training
Many women have never heard of the RAD System, but it has been around since 1989. It is taught by certified R.A.D. instructors on many college campuses and in local communities throughout the United States.
The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. The courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide each student with a workload/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth, and is the key to our free lifetime return and practice policy for R.A.D. graduates. Read more
Self-Defense, Women Fighting Back And Trusting Your Instincts!!
This is from an Oprah Show about Women Safety.
Almost 400,000 women are raped every year in American – only about 2 percent of rapists go to jail for their crime. If you are a woman, you are at risk of rape no matter what your background is but you have the power to take control of your situation!
Oprah says that one of the best things she’s learned about self-defense is, never allow yourself to be taken to a second location. That is something I also learned in my self-defense class. Remember that ladies! It is important to be in control and to use your head in the moment of crisis. (Remember our plan of action!). Read more
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