Womens Self-Defense Against Men

When looking at the increasing numbers of reportsand make sure that you are aware of potential
about violence against women, it is clear that womensdangers. Like fire drills, womens self-defense calls for
self-defense against men is becoming an importantidentifying potential danger spots, so, as you go through
issue in todays society. There are many products andyour day, look for those places where a person can
techniques designed for womens self-defense againsteasily intrude.
men, from mace guns to judo and assertivenessMany strategies for womens self-defense against
training. Unfortunately, these things are becomingmen include some kind of martial arts training. Although
increasingly necessary, and it is essential to staymany critics complain that techniques learned in
informed of the most effective strategies for womensclasses can not be adapted well to the street, martial
self-defense against men.arts give women strength and confidence to be able
Since more and more women are working overtimeto ward off an attacker.
and at late hours, extra attention should be given toThere are many varieties of martial arts to choose
womens self-defense against men. Dark parking lotsfrom, and it is a good idea to experiment with several
are among the most dangerous places, and it is goodclasses before narrowing down your choice. Popular
idea to walk into a parking lot with a special device,martial arts courses for womens self-defense against
such as a small alarm, whistle or light, or where it ismen include:
legal, a mace gun or stun gun. The mace or stun gunsTae Kwan Do
should not be shaped like actual guns, but should beKenpo
disguised as cell phones, pens or key chains which canJudo
be carried by hand without attracting undue attention.Hapkido
It is important to principle of womens self defenseKung Fu
against men always to look straight ahead and alwaysKarate
to appear alert. Potential attackers are always on theTae Kwan Do is a good choice for womens
lookout for women who seem unaware of theirself-defense against men, because it emphasizes
surroundings, so give an impression of confidence.punches and kicks that can repel attacks. Akido
Before opening your car door, always inspect theemphasizes throws and joint locks, which are more
inside to ensure that no one is there. A portableaggressive techniques to deal with attackers. Kenpo
flashlight can be useful for this inspection. Make sureand Karate were developed through principles of
your car door is always locked, and, if you unlock youraesthetics and spirituality, as well as a mean s of
car door with a remote control, avoid locking andself-defense. Kung Fu focuses on the movements of
unlocking the door too far in advance of your entry.five animals: the dragon, tiger, snake leopard and crane.
This will prevent someone from crawling into your car.Martial arts give the added benefit of physical fitness
Womens self-defense against men is not alwaysand self-confidence to womens self-defense against
focused on strangers, but, more often than not, anmen.
attacker is someone the woman knows. BeforeThe most important principle to remember for
making the attack, the person usually stalks theeffective womens self-defense against men is
woman to find out her habits and where she is theconfidence. If a woman looks and seems aware and
most vulnerable.confident, a potential attacker is less likely to approach
It is therefore a good idea to change your routeher, because he knows he will be unlikely to succeed.
frequently if you jog or walk for exercise. Be on theIn addition, if she feels competent, she is far more likely
lookout for people who are watching your activitiesto defend herself well and to prevent an attack.