Cell phones can be a distraction, but they have been known to save lives too. While you should not walk down the street or drive while talking on a cell phone, having a cell phone on your person can make a huge difference in case of an accident or assault. Purses and briefcases can be snatched, so it’s best to wear your cell phone on your person or keep it on your pocket. The sooner you call for help, the faster help can arrive.
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Your voice is a self defense weapon.
Learn to use your voice. This is true of both men and women, though it is particularly important for women, since women’s voices tend to be higher pitched then men’s. If someone accosts you in public, scream – yell at them with a deep authoritative voice. Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed to yell out loud.
Even if you are wrong and the person had no intention of attacking you, better safe than sorry, and any normal person would not begrudge you a chance to protect yourself if you truly were uncomfortable.
Yell, “NO! Go away! Leave me alone!” if the person is just making you uncomfortable.
If the person actually physically touches you or tries to take any of your items you can scream, “Call the police! Call 911! Emergency!”
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Intuition is that little nudge that tells you something might not be quite right. If a person feels uncomfortable to you, even if you can’t put your finger on why, listen to that feeling. We are taught not to judge people without knowing them and not to be rude, but if your inner voice is telling you something’s not right, being is better than being assaulted.
If you feel uncomfortable, leave the area or situation immediately!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Don’t let digging in your purse, pockets, or briefcase for car keys be your distraction.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Awareness Protects You: Your first line of defence. Most people think of kicks to the groin and blocking punches when they hear the term “self-defence.” However, true self-defence begins long before any actual physical contact. The first, and probably most important, component in self-defence is awareness: awareness of yourself, your surroundings, and your potential attacker’s likely strategies.
I LOVE THIS! This is the reason I started 4thegirls, because one does not have to be Wonder Women to defend herself she just needs to be AWARE of what could happen.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Always keep your entrances well lit both inside and out. Keep your garage door closed and locked. Oftentimes, the door from your garage to your house can be the weak link in your home security.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Try Anything and Everything. Additional approaches are offering your wallet, jumping out at a stoplight, doing something to cause an accident, or signaling to other drivers. If you are thrown into the trunk of a car, experts advise you to kick out the back tail lights, stick your arm out the hole, and start waving wildly. The driver won’t see you but everyone else will. This trick is said to have saved lives.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Be Lazy, Take the Elevator Over the Stairs. And when in the elevator, stand in front of the doors, then if someone you feel uneasy about gets on with you, you can step off immediately.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Make Eye Contact. It may be your first instinct to lower your gaze as you walk to your destination. But looking straight into the face of potential enemies is the better option. “Eye contact may scare off attackers because they fear you will be able to identify them.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Change It Up. Regularly change your walking routine. Plan out a few different routes that you can take and mark out “safe houses” in your mind at intervals along the way. In the event of attacks, you can stop at these shops or homes where you know you will be safe. Try to incorporate these houses every time you vary your route
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