Self Defense Techniques
Screaming – How Effective is it as a Self Defense Technique?
Saturday, October 31st, 2009If you are in the midst of an attack, screaming can sometimes be effective, since the human voice has an impact that is quite different from a mechanical sound. But instead of just making noise, you could be doing much more constructive things that would decrease your likelihood of victimization, such as running away, kicking, [...]
Whistles as a deterrent against rape and assault?
Friday, October 30th, 2009Many people advocate carrying a whistle or personal alarm with you. A personal alarm is a noisemaker, usually battery-operated, that makes a loud, piercing noise when it is set off. Lung powered whistles, often called “rape whistles” also fall into this noisemaker category.
However, most experts feel that having a noisemaker on your person is an [...]
Everyday objects make nifty weapons for self defense
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Weapons defense for women does not necessarily mean you have to carry pepper spray or pack a pistol. Almost anything can be used as a tool against a potential attacker. A pen, a table knife, anything sharp would be effective against your assailant. An effective impact weapon can be created by placing something small and dense [...]
Perfume as a Weapon?
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009It is likely that you carry some type of perfume, hair spray, or body spray in your purse. Here’s an application that Estee Lauder probably never had in mind.
These substances can work the same magic as mace or pepper spray. A little squirt in the eyes will be just painful enough to allow you to get [...]
Car Keys as a weapon of self defense
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009Use what you have to defend yourself. When walking to your car, place a key in between your index and middle fingers. If someone should try to accost you, shove the key in their eye or the soft spot just below their Adam’s apple. Then run like crazy!
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