Thursday, November 26, 2009

Top Self Defense Tips

By Jim Wilkinson

There are a lot of things you can do to help you stay safe when it comes to self defense. Most of these tips just require practice and developing good habits. Always be aware of your surroundings, learn self defense techniques and practice with your self defense products. You can be safe.

There is no shortage of ways that you can develop good self defense skills. Consider taking a class at the local martial arts center or check out the listings for your school district's adult education programs and you will probably find a basic self defense class in the offerings. One of the easiest and most convenient methods to learn and practice self defense techniques is by the use of video tapes or DVDs. With this self learning method you can train and practice when it is the most convenient for you. Another advantage is that you can replay sections at your own desire and practice the specific moves until you get it right.

One of the easiest and least expensive things you can do to make sure you do not become a victim is to develop one simple habit. Always, always, always be aware of your surroundings. Too often a victim is surprised by an attacker because the victim had no clue that an attack was imminent. Like many people we tend to get absorbed in our own thoughts when walking along and do not even consider that we could be in danger. To an attacker that type of person screams "easy target". Look around when you are walking. Keep your head up and don't be concentrating on getting your car keys out of your pocket or purse as you walk to your car. Take them out before you start walking.

When you are finally forced to put your self defense techniques into action you must do so. Don't be afraid to scream as loud as you can, kick, bite, and do everything. You must get away because it may be the last hour of your life if you do not. If the person has a gun and they tell you that they are going to shoot you if you scream, but to come with them, they will most likely harm you when you get to where he takes you. Make as much noise as possible and you become the aggressor. Show the person you are not afraid of them. When most criminals find the person is not afraid of them they will not commit the crime.

Here is an easy way to help you avoid becoming a victim, carry a self defense product with you all the time. You can choose the product you feel most comfortable with. It could be a stun gun, a can of pepper spray, a personal audible alarm or a TASER. These personal protection products will give you a definite edge over an attacker and can help you escape from a dangerous situation. Always have your self defense product readily available. Don't carry it at the bottom of your purse or briefcase. Keep it close by so you have immediate access to it.

To wrap it up here is a summary of the best self defense tips you can use to stay safe. Always know what is happening around you. Walk with your head up and look around so that you cannot be surprised. Carry a self defense product with you. Know how it works and practice with it before you really need it. Make noise. The more noise you make the better your odds are of escaping the attack. Practice some basic self defense moves. You can learn these through a formal training session or on your own with a self defense video or DVD. These self defense tips will improve your odds of not being attacked and harmed.

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