Screaming – How Effective is it as a Self Defense Technique?

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

If 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, [...]

Everyday objects make nifty weapons for self defense

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Weapons 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 [...]

Violence against Women – Fighting as a Way to End the Cycle of Abuse

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Fighting back can actually stop the cycle of abuse that often propagates itself.  Maybe if more girls and women learned to defend themselves physically by harming their attackers instead of walking away or crying then maybe they could begin to turn the tide of abuse from themselves and women in general. Maybe if boys and [...]

Self defense for Women – A fighting mindset can save your butt

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Sometimes, violence comes despite the best possible avoidance measures, and when it does, there is often no opportunity to summon help. In those cases, a woman is forced to face her attacker alone, using only her own resources and knowledge to survive. Fortunately, women who are properly trained and confident in their ability to protect [...]

More About Women’s Self Defense

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Women learning self-defense gain both physical and verbal defense skills and the will to use them against an attacker. Self-defense classes also give women a rare opportunity to explore the broad spectrum of emotions that often arise when we start to understand the level of violence in our society. It is an excellent vehicle for [...]

Self Defense for Women – What is Women’s Self Defense?

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Self-defense is a set of verbal, psychological, and physical techniques you can use to defend yourself in situations ranging from unwanted or harassing comments to physical abuse and rape.
Self-defense training helps with everyday assertiveness and boundary setting as well as preparing you to fight back in physical attacks. Women’s self defense training incorporate an understanding [...]

Welcome to Self Defense for Women NOW! with Liza Cooper

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

My name is Liza Cooper and I teach women I teach women practical self defense strategies and tips to help us get in touch with our power.
Even though we live in a dangerous world, I believe that women have a right to safety and personal security. No woman or girl deserves to be victimized. Ever! [...]