Practice a high speed flinch response in the event you’re surprised by a sound, movement or touch.
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Self Defense Tip of the Day
If they’re already close… Go for the eyes. Put your thumbs over his eyes and start pushing, as hard as you can. If you can’t do that, claw and scratch as best you can.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Be aware of places attackers might hide, both inside and outside. Trim bushes and shrubbery so no one can hide in them.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Be on your guard every time the doorbell rings, or there’s a knock at your door. Look out of your window to see who’s there first and if you don’t know who the person is, open the window slightly and talk to them that way, rather than opening your door. Alternatively, have a viewer fitted in your front door so that you can take a good look at who’s there first. If your eyesight isn’t so good, don’t worry as you can now get wide-angle viewers to help you see better.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Use common sense and restraint. Everyone has choices on where they go and how they get there.
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.
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Self Defense Tip of the Day
RAPE MYTH:
Myth: Women incite men to rape.
Fact: Research has found that the vast majority of rapes are planned. Rape is the responsibility of the rapist alone. Women, children and men of every age, physical type and demeanor are raped. Opportunity is the most important factor determining when a given rapist will rape.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Fight – Women who resist attacks and act quickly are less likely to be raped, than those who are passive. The optimum time to react is in the first 20 seconds when the body releases chemicals in the blood that help to put up a fight. Be cautious if he has a weapon.
Self Defense Tip of the Day
Teach your children their full name, your name, full address, and phone number, including area codes. Teach them how to use a phone.
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