Whistles as a deterrent against rape and assault?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Many 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 [...]

Perfume as a Weapon?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

It 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, 2009

Use 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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Self Defense for Women – Should you fight back?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Some self defense questions are asked frequently. Including this one: should I fight back if I am attacked or will I just be hurt more badly?
Every situation is different and you have to use your best instincts. But in general, it’s a good idea to fight back when you find yourself in an attack situation.  Women [...]

How Not to be a Victim? Look out for Predators

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

How do you prevent yourself from being a victim?
The first rule in self-defense is to not put yourself into a situation that would put you in danger. And the easiest way to do that is to stay aware of people in your surroundings.
Not surprisingly, criminals exhibit predatory behavior in preparing to attack. They will try to [...]

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 [...]