Self-Defense With An Attitude Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Posted on December 17, 2008 
Filed Under Empower Yourself, Self-Defense Fight Technique, Self-Defense Tactics

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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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3 Responses to “Self-Defense With An Attitude Celebrates One-Year Anniversary”

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