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
Campus Safety For Women Starts With Taking A RAD Self-Defense Class
Video Courtesy of George Mason University for RAD Self-Defense Class
Ladies - Are you looking forward to your 2008-2009 college year as an exciting adventure? Is this your first year of college..or are you a seasoned college veteran? What a great time to be going to college - learning about new things, meeting new friends, and experiencing one of the greatest times of your life.
As a concerned parent who had both a son and daughter go through college, my suggestion for young ladies as they start the new school year is to check with your college/university to see if they offer RAD Self-Defense training and sign up. The class is about 4-weeks long and 2-3 hours one night a week. You learn about personal safety tactics, common sense awareness and self-defense techniques, and how to defend and protect yourself if attacked or assaulted. The more you know about defending yourself the safer you will be. Read more
Attacks In Parking Garages & Mall Lots - Safety Tips On Staying Alive! (Part 1)
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Courtesy of News 4 You Update
PARKING GARAGE/LOT SAFETY TIPS - PART 1
Here is an incident where a young lady was assaulted and robbed while in a public parking garage in downtown South Bend, Indiana. Luckily she lived to tell about it. The video should give you some good parking garage safety tips. We have listed additional safety tips for staying safe and staying alive in PART 2 of this article.
(Who in their right mind would’ve ever thought you would need safety tips to get to your car after shopping??? We live in a crazy world! My advice…be proactive on your personal safety…know how to defend and protect yourself and carry personal protection).
SOUTH BEND — A woman was assaulted and robbed Friday morning in a downtown South Bend parking garage while she was trying to walk to work. Police are still searching for the two men responsible.
For a woman who works nearby, the incident was especially shocking. For 18 years Jacqueline Hagedorn has been working downtown, and for the most part, it’s been pretty uneventful until now. Read more
Realtor Fights Off Attacker In House - South Bend, IN
This past weekend there was an incident where a realtor (female) was attacked by her prospect. As I have written about on many occasions - it doesn’t matter that you live in a small community like South Bend, Indiana where crime may not be as prevalent as in the larger cities - but crime still happens! And these criminals are looking for the avenue of least resistance. Realtors are considered a high risk profession and they need to do everything they can to ensure that their personal safety is one of their highest priorities.
That means ensuring you have a Safety Plan that includes taking self-defense training to learn simple, yet effective defensive techniques and tactics that will enable you to protect and defend yourself against an attacker. Also, take a personal safety awareness class that reviews and reiterates many realtor safety guidelines that are designed to promote everyday awareness to keep you safe. 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!
Self-Defense And Safety Tips To Know - To Stay Alive
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Video courtesy of Fight Back with Lu Parker and the Illusion Factory - Check out Self-Defense DVD’s by Johnny & Noel at www.livetotellaboutit.com
I’ve talked about "self-defense and safety tips to know" before, but saying it once is not always enough. Sometimes we must have certain things drilled into our head because we are so busy with life in general - work, kids, work, activities, work, meetings, work, luncheons - that our own personal security and safety becomes less of a concern. When you feel safe like nothing bad is going to happen to you - complacency begins to creep in.
The moment you totally let your guard down that is when some type of physical attack, assault, robbery, home intrusion, or carjacking may happen to you. Why me you ask? Because you must have given the attacker the impression you weren’t aware of what was going on around you or you appeared too complacent. In any event, the predator/attacker is looking for an easy target - one exactly like I just described to physically attack and take advantage of.
Making security and safety a priority has to become a habit. Just try it for 30 days and you will see it become a natural part of your daily habit. If you live in cities considered high risk or listed as one of the top 20 worst crime cities to live in, you definately need self-defense and safety tips to know and stay safe. Make your security and safety a priority today! Read more
Realtors - Become Proactive In Your Home Security & Personal Safety
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Courtesy of CA Home Security
If you’re a real estate professional, your primary job is meeting with complete strangers – showing homes, holding open houses, and even being out walking to your car late at night…all in the hopes that you secure a new client that you sell a home or property to. You’re faced with potentially risky situations almost every day. Because of the very nature of your job…..your safety should be a main priority for you.
There are crazy predators who seek out female realtors – not really caring who you are so long as you are a female. Then there are those crazies who seek out realtors who are high visibility agents. These are the million dollar agents who are on the cover of magazines, on the billboards, in the newspapers – their name is highly recognizable.
These predators see million dollar agents and assume you must be earning that full amount for yourself. There have been many realtors who have been followed to their homes by such predators and attacked in their own home. Some agents have been stalked and had their homes burglarized. Consider your safety and the safety of your home and family Priority Number 1.
First and foremost, be sure you follow all of the Safety Rules for your business:
1. Never have a first meeting with a customer at a property. Always meet customers in the office, where you can introduce them to the broker, manager or other colleagues. If you must, meet them at a public place to introduce yourself and conduct a buyer interview.
2. Leave an itinerary with the office. Let someone know what houses you will be viewing—and be sure the customer knows there is a schedule you’ll be following.
3. Carry a cell phone. Stay in contact with someone while you’re out in the field.
4. Don’t wear flashy jewelry or carry several credit cards. Carry only a small amount of cash or one credit card, and have a key ring with just your car key and lockbox key on it.
5. Use your own car. Be in control of the presentation and be the guide. If a customer wants to drive, have him or her follow you. And don’t park where you can be blocked in.
6. Always enter through the front door. If you have to use a side door, have the customers wait at the front door and let them in that way.
7. Inside the house, stay between the customer and an exit. Don’t ever walk into a room first. It’s safer and a better experience for the customer.
8. Have a secret code. Create a code word or phrase to let your colleagues know that you’re in need of help. Then, if you feel threatened, you could call your office and say, “Could you please call Mr. CODEWORD to cancel my appointment?” This let’s the office know that you need help without giving any indication to the listener.
9. Carry pepper spray if it’s legal in your area. This may be used for defense from animals, snakes or any predators and give you time to get to safety. Read more
Personal Security-Jogging & Walking Tips To Keep You Safe
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Courtesy of Lcaplin
Spring is definitely in the air and for a lot of people – this is jogging or walking weather. If you are like me, you want to make sure you are getting your exercise – your cardio – so you feel and look better for the coming summer season.
But guess what? The fact that you might think nothing of throwing on your cute little shorts – your halter top – pulling your hair back into a cute little ponytail and strapping your MP3 player to your upper arm and into your ears – means you should definitely be aware of some crazy predator out there looking for someone just like you – happy go lucky, with the CD or MP3 player going on in her ear, and nonchalantly jogging or walking. (The perfect prey).
Before you do your final stretch to hit the road, consider your personal safety along the way. You may be in a truly positive mode as you’re hitting the road – but the sad fact is – crime is rampant in certain areas – and there are predators out there just looking for someone who appears to be totally unaware of what is going on around her. Read more
Beverly Fisher, Realtor - Discusses Realtor Safety Awareness
Beverly Fisher, Realtor, Century 21 Jim Dunfee Realty
Personal Security Solutions, the parent company of Self Defense With An Attitude, along with Linda Sokol from ADT Security, recently held a Realtor Safety Awareness Seminar for Century 21 Jim Dunfee Realty in South Bend, Indiana. We discussed various safety awareness topics on how realtors can keep themselves safe while on the job, at home, on the road, and basically wherever they go.
Realtors are in a fairly high risk category just by the very nature of their job and our special guest, Beverly Fisher, Broker Associate, from Century 21 Jim Dunfee Realty, mentioned that in her testimonial video. She said, “When you are working the front desk and get a call from someone (lots of times a complete stranger) who wants to meet with you right away, the first thing you do is bolt out to meet him. And sometimes you don’t even tell anyone.” In today’s world that is not always the safest thing to do. Each real estate office should have specific forms for documenting prospective client data, addresses where the agent will be meeting the prospect, and pertinent information that might prove helpful if the agent comes up missing. Read more
Weekly Safety Awareness Tips For Women (And Men)
This is the first of the Weekly Wednesday Safety Awareness Tips For Women (And Men). Sometimes we just need a reminder about things we already know. We can get so busy with our everyday life that we tend to get lax in some areas…and one would be our personal safety. I will be sending a reminder each week of just a quick safety awareness tip to help us all stay on course…and safe! Have a great week.
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