| Even though the primary choice is to avoid or deter | | | | stature. The reason for that is that a potential assailant |
| physical assault whenever you can, such a case is not | | | | statistically is taller in stature than his female victim. |
| always possible. There may be confrontations in which | | | | First hand knowledge of self defense methods can |
| you can not run away fast enough or where your | | | | help a woman out of a potentially dangerous or volatile |
| attempts to diffuse a hostile situation are pointless. | | | | situation. Knowledge of striking points on the assailant |
| When you face imminent bodily injury or harm, you | | | | can come in handy when you sign up for these |
| need to know how to defend yourself quickly and | | | | classes. |
| effectively especially if you find yourself without your | | | | For example, if a woman is grabbed from behind and |
| pepper spray or stun gun in hand, and you are left with | | | | locked into a bear hug, a good striking point would be |
| only your bare hands as tools for your safety. | | | | the assailant's knee or foot. If you are wearing high |
| You may be walking home to your dorm room on a | | | | heels, use the pointed end of your heels to your |
| college campus and feel uneasy about walking by | | | | advantage in this situation by digging the heel right into |
| yourself because the campus' escort service is closed | | | | the perpetrator's knees. If you are still standing on your |
| for the evening. The knowledge of practical self | | | | feet, you can use your high heels and stomp on his |
| defense could come in handy for your benefit and | | | | feet. |
| perhaps save your life. | | | | This should buy you some time to run and call for help. |
| Girls especially make vulnerable targets simply | | | | In another example, if your mouth is not covered by |
| because they are physiologically weaker than guys. | | | | the assailant's hands, another good technique to use is |
| Look for classes in self defense that are taught on | | | | to yell out "FIRE!" Do NOT yell out "HELP!" When |
| your campus or your local community. Sign up for | | | | people hear the word "FIRE," they are more likely to |
| classes that are catered for women only. | | | | come to your rescue or call police on your behalf thus |
| There are self defense classes that are taught | | | | cutting down on the response time in getting the help |
| specifically for the female community where no men | | | | you need. Yelling out "help" on the other hand will |
| are allowed to take. The class should also teach self | | | | cause people to stop and assess the situation, where |
| defense methods catered to females who are short in | | | | you could lose precious time in getting any real help. |