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

Liza Cooper — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:09:54 +0000

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, striking effective blows, counterattacking with pepper spray, or reaching for a weapon.

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Everyday objects make nifty weapons for self defense

Liza Cooper — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:46:10 +0000

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 (a cake of soap, an ashtray) into a sock, pantyhose toe, or shirt sleeve with a knot tied at the wrist.

You have access to many everyday objects that can be used in a pinch with devastating effectiveness.

There are many advantages to using everyday objects as weapons.

They are easily accessible. This is important when most attacks are completed in seconds.

Everyday objects are non-threatening. The attacker is more likely to be caught off-guard by your use of a ballpoint pen as opposed to a knife.

If you are not comfortable with carrying and using more traditional weapons such as pepper spray or a gun, you probably would not think twice about carrying a couple ounces of cologne in a spray vial.

Unlike guns, no laws restrict your ability to carry a ballpoint pen or keys.

As any prison guard will tell you, with creativity and imagination nearly everything can be turned into a weapon.

In the event of attack, you want something you can use quickly and effectively.

Since you will not have time to rummage through your pocketbook, make it a practice to hold something in your hand that you can use to defend yourself.

Other everyday objects that can be effectively used as weapons defense include spray perfume or cologne.

Perfume or cologne in a spray vial can be used like pepper spray. Aim it at your attacker’s eyes. Then use the precious seconds to run.

Hot liquids thrown at your attacker’s face such as coffee and tea are effective, too.

Keys can be used to scratch a face, poke out an eye or stuffed into the soft tissue of his throat.

Throwing a coin away from you will distract your attacker for the few seconds you need for escape.

Lastly, a ballpoint pen can be jammed into his throat, groin, or eyes with devastating impact.

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

Liza Cooper — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:51:59 +0000

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 men knew that they could be seriously hurt if they lifted their hands or opened their pants against the opposite sex, their abuse could be stopped.

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

Liza Cooper — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:39:52 +0000

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 themselves can do so quite effectively.

“Fighting back” is a difficult and uncomfortable subject for many women to think about, but it does not have to be that way. The concept is easy to understand. It’s your life or his comfort. He has no right to be comfortable when he is assaulting you.

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More About Women’s Self Defense

Liza Cooper — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:48:30 +0000

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 exploring anger, grief, and fear, and for tapping into the joy that comes from finding your voice and discovering your own internal power.

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

Liza Cooper — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:43:12 +0000

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 of the kinds of violence most often experienced by women and the common social and psychological barriers women face in learning to fight back.

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Welcome to Self Defense for Women NOW! with Liza Cooper

Liza Cooper — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:49:31 +0000

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! And every woman and girl has the right to fight back.

I became interested in this subject because I, like so many women, have experienced violence and I didn’t want to be a victim.

Self defense for women is so much more than knowing how to administer a good groin kick. In fact the most effective self defense techniques have nothing to do with fighting at all – they are about preventing attacks in the first place by preventing you from getting into harm’s way.

I want to share what I’ve learned and the best advice out there. Thanks for being here. I invite you to follow me on Twitter–I go by NoNonsenseLiza–and I invite you to comment on any post that resonates with you and share your experiences here.

And most of all, I wish you safety and the freedom from to live the fullest life possible.

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