| When one thinks of self defense, images of | | | | the antelope drinking from the creek; you will never |
| pepper spray and tasers appear. You may then think | | | | see the lion that is sneaking up on you. The fact is that |
| of the bad guy in a red man suit ready to take your | | | | criminals are going to go for the easy take; they look |
| wallet, with the shouts of NO!, and with a few swift | | | | for the person that is distracted and inattentive. Walk |
| kicks to the groin the bad man falls in pain, the day is | | | | with your head high and pay attention to your |
| saved. Most cities have studios where one can take | | | | surrounding. Make certain that the person that is |
| self defense classes as well as local churches and | | | | standing to the side waiting for the easy kill knows that |
| private organizations. Most offer basic courses in | | | | you see them, look them in the eyes so they see that |
| which you have the chance to not only learn the | | | | you are not what they are looking for. Once you start |
| techniques but also try them out in a safe controlled | | | | to build your mental self defense, where else can |
| situation. | | | | protect yourself with just a little more thought. Your |
| Unfortunately an essential part of self defense is | | | | vehicle is a good start, when parking do you give up |
| left out in many classes, which are the mental aspects | | | | the parking space by the light and security camera for |
| of self defense. Mental self defense starts when you | | | | the on that is closer but is under a tree and out of |
| wake up and get ready for the day. It is a mind set | | | | public view. When returning to your vehicle you should |
| that should follow you through out your entire day; | | | | look inside first, check the back seat. Your car keys |
| simply put, you will not allow yourself to be the easy | | | | should be in your hand with the door key ready if you |
| victim. | | | | need to get in the vehicle in a hurry. |
| To many times in a persons day to day activities | | | | Self defense classes are a very good start but |
| they allow themselves to become blind to what is | | | | you must train your mind not to be an easy victim, |
| going on around. It does not matter if it’s the Ipod, | | | | take the time to see what you do on a daily basis that |
| cell phone, or the big meeting in the morning they are all | | | | may be an unnecessary risk. Take the time to notice |
| elements that may place you in danger. When you are | | | | the things around you that can be used as a weapon |
| pre occupied, are you looking around, are you alert, are | | | | or that can be used as a weapon against you. By |
| you going to be that easy victim? Weather you are | | | | waking up and making to choice to not think like a |
| leaving the grocery store or checking your mail you | | | | victim you in turn take your first steps to not being a |
| must be aware of your surroundings. If not, you are like | | | | victim. |