Self-Defense And Safety Tips To Know - To Stay Alive

Posted on June 25, 2008
Filed Under Empower Yourself, Personal Safety, Safety Awareness Training, Self-Defense Tips, Videos

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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!

Self-Defense And Safety Tips To Know

Do as much as you can to avoid a confrontation - "awareness, anticipation and avoidance" are the key words. If you get caught up in a situation, try to talk to an aggressor without provoking them. Practice relaxation, as appearing fearful or stressed can actually provoke an attack. Remember that body language is important in aggressive situations, so maintain a comfortable distance between you and the aggressor.

Use a gas or electronic attack alarm, as these give out a short piercing sound and will temporarily disorientate an attacker, giving you enough time to escape. Carry it somewhere where you can get to it quickly - don’t leave it buried at the bottom of your bag. If you don’t have an alarm, just make a noise yourself by screaming as loud as you can, or shouting "call the police" - if you’re loud enough this can be just as effective as a personal alarm. If you have an alarm, use it and shout as well.

Steady yourself if danger threatens. Panic can disable you, so again it’s useful to learn how to keep control in a difficult situation. And if you must fight back, adopt what police term the "bash and dash" approach. Primary targets are the eyes, nose, mouth, ears, throat, groin, knees or shins; choose whichever is easiest to get to.

If held from behind don’t struggle forward, you’ll only exhaust yourself. Instead throw yourself backwards to surprise your attacker or stomp on the lower leg or foot.

You have the right to defend yourself with reasonable force and this includes using items you have with you such as an umbrella, bag, briefcase or keys. However, don’t carry or use anything that the law would regard as an offensive weapon. Once you’ve achieved your primary aim of stunning or surprising your attacker, get away as fast as you can. If you manage to overcome them don’t attack again, you could be putting yourself in more danger or you could end up being charged with assault.

These are just the very basics of self-defense, but to learn more about it and get some exercise at the same time, find a local self-defense class and encourage your family along to join you. Taking a self-defense and/or safety awareness class can provide you with the self-confidence and empowerment you will need to defend yourself against an attacker. Just remember "awareness, anticipation, and avoidance" are some of the best forms of defense.

Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!

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