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6 Practical Self Defense Tips - Self Defense Against A Brutal Attacker
In a perfect planet, we would all go through life without ever having to face the possibility of a physical altercation. And in some cases this does happen. Some people go their entire lives without ever fighting with anyone. But unfortunately in this day and age, there may be a need for you to have to defend yourself. In other words, trouble may find you and you may find yourself with no other options than to confront your attacker.
If this is the case, here are some hard rules to follow that can save you in a fight. I'll go over a few of the most common scenarios. Remember your objective isn't to "win", it's to get out of the situation alive and unharmed if possible.
1.) Always Keep a Cool Head - Try to stay calm and do not panic. Panicking usually just makes the attacker angrier than they already are. If you stay calm you will have more time to think about how you are going to react to the situation as it unfolds.
2.) Defense Against Headlocks - If you find yourself accosted from behind and placed in a headlock, tilt your neck to the side of their elbow fold then tuck your chin in. This will make it impossible for your attacker to choke you. Then, completely relax and fall to the ground. This way your attacker will be forced to hold you up by your own body weight which is nearly next to impossible. This will force them to let you go. Then if possible try to make a run for it if they aren't armed with a pistol.
3.) Grabbed From Behind - If someone grabs you from behind using a Bear Hug, the best thing to do is to head butt them from behind. If you attempt to step on their heel or kick them in the groin, it will probably just infuriate your attacker. But the human skull is amazingly powerful. Just 2 good head butts from a lady, in other words, back of your head hitting their nose, is the equivalent of getting hit 4-6 times by a man. Once again, if this frees you make a run for it.
4.) Keep a Weapon Handy - If you work in an office, a pen or pencil make a great weapon.
As a general rule, use sharp objects to go after soft tissue, like an eyes, throat or belly for example. Anything solid and hard you have with you, like a can should be aimed at the bone.
5.) Move Side To Side - A moving target is a lot harder to hit. Try to stay as versatile as possible for as long as you can.
6.) Leave Forensic Evidence - If the worst happens and you find yourself in a situation that you feel is hopeless, dig in with everything you have. Wipe his blood on your clothes. These days forensics are so advanced. Leave a deep bite mark, if you can try to bite any major vein and don't let go.
Nails - Also use your nails and scratch your attacker. I mean a nice long deep scratch. After the attack and if you are able, immediately call the police and do not take a shower. Let them get the DNA from your finger nails. If your attacker has a criminal history, they might be able to find him in the criminal databases and identify them just from this information.
Throughout the entire process keep calm and focus 100% of your energy on disabling your attacker and use your head. Never fight out of emotion. You want to do everything in your power to get through this situation and get back to your family as well as collecting Forensic Evidence so you can also bring your attacker to justice.
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Top Reasons Not To Take Self-Defense
Having become certified to teach Women's Self-Defense, I want to offer the class to as many women as possible. When I tell people what we cover in the course and how it can help them, I am often met with one of the following responses. I would like to address them here:
“I just don't have time.” This is one of the most common excuses I hear for not taking a self-defense class. I understand how busy everyone is these days. We multi-task and take shortcuts, and still don't get everything done that we need to. And then there are the kids' activities on top of it all!
It would be great if we could tell an attacker, “I'm sorry; I just don't have time for this right now,” and walk away. Sadly, he doesn't care what your schedule is like. He's going to interrupt it….
Somewhere, there is a self-defense class just right for you. If you can scrape together one hour a week, a local college may teach the course, or a martial arts school may offer a class that's right for you. (Note: Be sure the martial arts school teaches a bona fide Women's Self-Defense system, rather than a martial art. There are crucial differences; see Women's Self-Defense vs. Martial Arts.) If you don't want to devote weeks or months to the process, look for a place that teaches in a workshop-format, such as a Saturday/Sunday, multi-hour, intensive program. Or check your local community center, Parks and Rec Department, or Y. They may offer something in-between, like a class that meets for a 2-hour session once a week for a month. We're talking about learning how to save your life. It's worth your time.
Other excuses I hear often are “I hurt my knee/back/shoulder” and “I'm not strong enough.” Implied in these statements are 2 ideas: 1) that you must be in top physical condition to successfully learn to defend yourself, and 2) that a mugger, rapist, or murderer will leave you alone if you have a limp, an arm in a sling, or some other visible weakness. Both are wrong.
I can't speak for all self-defense systems, but I know that the course I teach is designed to be used successfully by the average woman in a life-threatening situation. Average people have injuries, weak points, vulnerable areas, etc. Here's something you might not have considered: so do criminals. Unfortunately, they don't let their physical issues stop them. You can't let yours stop you, either. You don't need previous experience as an athlete or martial artist. A well-timed, well-placed defensive move does your work for you without you needing to “muscle it out.” RAD Systems is designed to work for women young, old, and in-between, no matter their level of fitness. The purpose of a good self-defense class is to show you how to save your life in an attack–not to make you feel like you've been through one.
“I'm too old.” Too old to what? To do something good for yourself? To learn some simple but important skills? I believe you're never too old to help yourself. And if you think you're too old to show up on an attacker's radar, think again. A quick search of online news articles turns up page after page of reports of women in their 80s and 90s who were raped, beaten, and killed in random acts of violence. Thankfully, I have also found several stories of women in the same age group, who fought back against their attackers and prevailed. Which group would you be in?
“I don't go to areas where that sort of thing happens,” and “I stay out of bad neighborhoods.” Rapists, muggers, and those who commit domestic violence disregard personal boundaries as a matter of course. ‘Think they're concerned about staying within particular geographic boundaries? Crimes against women happen 24 hours a day, every day, everywhere. In major cities, the suburbs, and in the country… in “bad” neighborhoods and “good” ones. A high percentage of violence against women is perpetrated by a husband or boyfriend. So, it can be fairly easy to trick yourself into thinking that, because you don't see any unknown men lurking in your neighborhood, you're safe. The fact is that we never know for sure when or if someone might target us for an attack. I believe that we're safest when we're prepared–just in case.
“It would make me uncomfortable.” In my class, as in others, we talk about real-life scenarios. To do otherwise would be a detriment to the women I serve. We practice how to break a choke hold, which involves a partner putting her hands around the woman's neck. We learn how to block a punch to the face and disable our attacker so we can escape. And we do rape reversals, in which a participant finds out that she really isn't helpless when she's lying down, but can inflict enough damage on a rapist to save herself–and her children, if necessary.
If you're feeling uncomfortable, it's not because of the idea of taking a self-defense class. It's because you understand that there are dangers out in the world that you're not prepared to handle. RAD classes empower, build confidence, and reduce fear. You get the camaraderie of other women and the excitement of learning new skills. Give it a try, and see how much better you feel.
“I can't afford it.” Ah, this is a biggie, right up there with “I don't have time.” And it is a valid reason for not signing up for a class–except for one thing. Many courses are free. Others are offered for a nominal fee. RAD Systems has the added bonus of being the only self-defense course with a Free Lifetime Return Policy. That means that, once you complete the course, you can take it again and again, as often as you like, anywhere in the world RAD is offered, for absolutely no charge.
I look at it this way: if a rapist grabs you and you don't know what to do… how much would you be willing to pay at that moment for him to let go of you and walk away? A class will be much less costly. In so many ways.
About the Author
Pam Adamchik is a nationally-certified Instructor for RAD Women's Self-Defense and radKIDS Safety and Self-Defense. She has a Master of Science degree in Communications from Syracuse University. Pam is committed to teaching all who need to know how to protect themselves. Learn more at her website: http://www.radSAFERaleigh.com or contact her at info@radsaferaleigh.com.
