Sunday, September 6, 2009

Self Defense Books Help Teach You to Defend Yourself

By Steve Thibeault

Do you remember when it was possible to leave your car keys inside your ignition or to leave your house door unlocked at night? Those times seem so long ago and it is not even safe to stop at a red light, symptoms these days! As the world is such a dangerous place it is a good idea for us to read up on as much information as we possibly can to help us and self-defense books are great resources.

While the world has become a much more dangerous place to live and exist in, on the other hand we have a lots of opportunities for research to help us live a safe existence. We only have to go online to look at blogs and read self-defense books to pick up a lot of information should we happen to be confronted by someone when we are out.

When criminals are in action, they tend to look for people who are frail and who will probably not be able to defend themselves. They certainly are not looking for any resistance and will be surprised if you fight back. You do not need to be at this kind of disadvantage however as there is plenty of information to help you just in case.

If you find that you have to travel alone which is never the most ideal, or in an area known to be vulnerable to crime, you should bear in mind certain fundamentals. Never step out of the light into shadows or walk amongst the cars, where criminals could hide in wait. Try and also move within sight of others just in case.

There are a number of excellent products available to help you defend yourself in an emergency and they are available in a variety of different sizes and packages. For example, you could consider a stun gun, the taser or a pepper spray item. Always keep it handy and immediately show the would-be attacker that you have it, as this may in itself be enough to scare them away.

Self-defense books have been written to provide you with valuable tips and tricks, whether you are an individual or whether you own a business. There's a lot to learn when it comes to corporate security as well, especially when it comes to protecting your valuable assets.

There are many hundreds of thousands of crimes committed on our streets and across the nation every year. You should make sure that you are not involved in this. Although we may not have the natural reflexes of our ancestors who often have to protect themselves from attacking animals or other tribes, knowledge and modern technology has more than made up for this.

Remember that if you are a vulnerable person or may be worried about your particular circumstances at any one time, don't be afraid to call the authorities and ask them to come to your assistance. They would be more than delighted to escort you to a safer place if need be.

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