Self Defense Tip of the Day

Teach them to seek opportunities to escape a threatening situation. Tell them to run away and find help as soon as there is a chance.

Self Defense Tip of the Day

Nose: If the attacker is close in front of you, use the heel of your palm to strike up under his nose; throw the whole weight of your body into the move to cause the most pain and force him to loosen his grip on you. If he’s behind you, you can strike his nose (from the side or front) with your elbow. Either way, aim for the nasal bones.P

Self Defense Tip of the Day

Gross, complex, and fine motor skills- under the stress of a real attack fear, adrenaline, and mindset can effect how you perform. The greater the stress of the attack and the larger of an adrenaline spike, the more difficult fine motor skills and complex motor skills will become. Rely on simple strikes that require larger muscle groups: knees, elbows, palm-strikes, face-rakes, to name a few.

Self Defense Tip of the Day

Know your routine- write down the places you frequently go to on a weekly basis. Your home, the parking garage at work, grocery store, favorite bar/restaurant, the metro station. Map out each one of these locations in your mind. If you were attacked, where would your exits be? Where could you run to for safety? What improvised weapons are available? If you visualize your plan ahead of time you can implement it faster if needed.

Self Defense Tip of the Day

Vary Your Routines, Predictability makes you a more likely target.

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

Let your child know that it is okay to fight back if someone tries to hurt her, even though an adult is bigger. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now takes the position that teaching children not to talk to strangers is no longer enough. Pediatricians say that while parents should try not to frighten a child, it is important to teach children how to protect themselves. When fighting off an attacker, a child should not hesitate to aim for the person’s eyes or groin. Safety experts say that one of a child’s best defenses is to act quickly, as even a small child can take a good hit at an assailant’s knees. Another self-defense technique is for a child to bite her attacker. When explaining this defense to a child, tell her to imagine that she is taking a big bite out of an apple.

Self Defense Tip of the Day

If you don’t understand go to youtube and watch another self defense video, the point is to educate yourself!

Self Defense Tip of the Day

The National Crime Prevention Council advises parents not to leave young children outside by themselves, even for brief periods of time. That includes leaving children unattended in a car. School age children are encouraged to walk to and from school or bus stops in groups. Children should also avoid taking shortcuts through isolated areas even if they are walking with a friend. It is usually safest to walk where there are plenty of people nearby. It helps for parents to walk the neighborhood with a child and choose the safest routes. You should point out safe places along the way where your child can go if he needs help. Instruct your child to tell you or a teacher at school if he notices a car following him or if the same car is always parked on the street when he is walking to and from school or a friend’s house.

Self Defense Tip of The Day