Self-Defense-Defending Against A Sucker Punch Attack
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Being aware not only of your surroundings but the people around you is so important. Michael Pace is a self-defense expert who does an outstanding job of providing self-defense instruction videos for women…and men. One of the self-defense tips he gives is about the sucker punch. He says when a perpetrator is about to throw a sucker punch there are some signs that the punch is about to come your way. If you are observant and knowledgeable, you may be able to block the punch and give the attacker an element of surprise. And that surprise is being able to defensively fight back enough to disable the attacker and get away to safety.
If you are in an aggressive confrontation with someone, be sure to watch and see if their right (or left) shoulder drops back slightly. This could be a clear signal that they are getting ready to throw a sucker punch. If you are observant, this may give you enough time to prepare and defend against the incoming punch by throwing your left (or right) arm up to meet the punch. Then you can go into action to quickly defend yourself.
Knowing what to look for and how to react is part of "being prepared." Michael Pace has some excellent self-defense training DVD’s for women. Checkout his website at www.womens-self-defense.com for more information.
Courtesy of Michael Pace - www.womens-selfdefense.com
Survival Facts From Dr. Ruthless - A Lady With A Kickass Attitude
When you read information about women who have made self-defense initiatives for women their life’s work, it is inspiring to realize that there are options for women to stay safe (and stay alive) when confronted by an attacker. When you know how to fight and defend yourself against a predator, you no longer have to live in fear!
Dr. Ruthless (Melissa Soat), self-defense/black belt expert, teaches self-defense and speaks to audiences of women and men about overall self-defense techniques, awareness strategies, and how learning these skills can give you a tremendous sense of empowerment and self-confidence. I have seen Dr. Ruthless’ self-defense videos and she is one "tough" fighter. If all options are exhausted and you must fight for your life - fight back with explosive power and find that "ballistic" alter ego inside that refuses to become a victim of some predator’s assault, attack, or worse..murder. Read more
Your Personal Safety Weapons - Tip of the Week
Are you knowledgeable in martial arts training? Have you taken any type of self-defense class? Has your business or company provided you with security and safety awareness training? Chances are that not many of you have had any self-defense type training.
The following video is our Tip of the Week talking about "Your Personal Safety Weapons." For someone with no defensive training or education, this video will show you that you already possess personal safety weapons right on your body. You just need to know how and when to use them.
As always, my recommendation would be to take a self-defense class in your community to learn how to defend and protect yourself in an attack situation. These classes are usually 4-6 weeks and 1-3 hours a class. This is a short timeframe when you consider how effective this training could be to you - if you had to use it!
Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!
Top (5) Personal Safety Tips On Staying Safe and Alive!
Everyday we get up and go about our daily lives and activities without even giving a second thought to our personal safety. In reality, we shouldn’t have to because personal safety should be a part of our being. It should be second nature…a habit that we don’t even have to think about it. We should instinctively know that our personal safety, as well as those we care about, is a high priority no matter what business we are in, what we do, or where we live - from the safest, small community to the largest, most crime-ridden city.
There’s an old adage that many women think concerning violence and crime and that is, “It won’t happen to me.” Either they say, “I’m too big to be raped,” “I’m married and live in a safe area” or “I’m way too old, no one is going to rape me.” That very thinking usually comes about because it hasn’t happened to them, but they are still at risk and at any given time it could happen to them. If you go through life without considering the possibility that a sexual assault crime could happen…then what will you do if it does? You need to be prepared and ready in the event that somebody does try (at some point) to attack you. Read more
Keeping Her Wits About Her and Awareness Saved Her Life! (Part I)
It was August of last year that Cidney Smith, IUPUI student, and a friend of my son was carjacked and kidnapped outside an upscale mall parking lot in Indianapolis. Luckily, Cidney kept her wits about her and was able to ultimately escape before her kidnapper could do any major harm to her.
One thing Cidney said that actually helped her know what to do to save her life was something she had seen on an Oprah show. There was a self-defense security expert and victims of crime on the show discussing what to do if you are attacked, assaulted, or kidnapped. She remembered some of the things the expert and victims had said to do and she did them.
What a brave young lady. Most women without any knowledge of what to do in a situation like this would tend to give up or do something to cause the attacker or kidnapper to do grave harm to them.
Here is an excerpt of the events that happened to Cidney on that horrible day in Indianapolis. It is my belief that self-defense, safety awareness, and knowledge of how to protect yourself if attacked or assaulted can ultimately save your life as it did for Cidney. Read more
Keeping Her Wits About Her And Awareness Saved Her Life! (Part II)
Part II of Cidney Smith’s story - the transcript from the 911 recording.
Partial transcript of the 911 call:
Victim: ARE YOU GOING TO HURT ME?
Suspect: I promise you I’m not going to hurt you.
Victim: WE’RE LEAVING THE MALL. ARE YOU GOING TO KEEP MY CAR? ARE YOU GOING TO KEEP IT?
Dispatcher: Where are you, ma’am?
Victim: CASTLETON SQUARE MALL. AND THEN WHERE? AND THEN WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Victim: YOU GOING TO KEEP MY RED VOLKSWAGEN? OKAY, YOU JUST GOT TO PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE CLUTCH.
Victim: YOU GOT TO START IT.
Suspect: It’s not starting. You go ahead and do it. Read more
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 I
By Susan Bartelstone, Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Specialist
A number of years ago, I read an article written by an FBI instructor which stated that if a person could respond quickly, within 20–30 seconds from the moment they first perceived danger, that encounter could probably be resolved favorably.
Oh boy, did this make sense to me! Over the years up to that point, I’d had six dangerous criminal encounters—and I’m talking being surrounded by a group of guys in an isolated location (twice), having a knife pulled out on me when I intervened between a frightened teenager and some guy trying to pick her up, and confrontations of that nature. In five of those six encounters, I prevented the crime from happening, or defused the situation, and got away without any violence. Only once did I have to fight, and that was because I got jumped by a guy crouched down between two parked cars and was taken by surprise (yes, I prevented the rape). Read more
Prevent A Crime By Having A Safety Plan In Place - Part II
By Susan Bartelstone, Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Specialist
ô€‚¨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
Gutzy Self-Defense For Women-The Ultimate Palm Strike
Checkout Dr. Ruthless’ website @ www.dr-ruthless.com
This woman has definately got the self-defense moves, the self-defense techniques, and the gutziness to make me want to learn what she knows so I can add it to my safety plan of action. I never want to be a victim of crime. To be one step ahead of a predator, I want to know if attacked that I have the confidence, the fortitude, the know-how and the flat out strength and power to fight back with everything I have to survive!
When you think about it, why should some dirt-bag predator determine that your life is worth nothing and he has the right to take it from you…and your family. Just the thought of that scenario should make women angry as all get out!!
Watch the self-defense palm strike moves in the video and learn them. If attacked, this could be one of the ultimate weapons you effectively use to get away to safety.
Look at taking a good self-defense class - you know I highly recommend the RAD Self-Defense class.
Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!
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