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Top 5 Self Defense Tips Every Woman Should Know

There are simple tips that woman should know about self defense and street safety.

 

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1. Be aware of yourself and your surroundings. Don't let yourself be preoccupied with thoughts of work, school or home. When you're on the street you need to be alert.

2. The most dangerous thing you can do is feel afraid and not act. Fear warns you. Many victims afterwards say that they had a feeling something was going to happen and they ignored it. Listen to your intuition and take action.

3. When it is obvious that you are going to be attacked, take action. By fighting the attack, you only increase your chance of survival. The notion that you will only anger the attacker with your lack of compliance, making him more violent is false. The attacker is already angry and violent. Fight until you know you're safe and can get away.

4. Take aim when dealing with your assailant: the eyes, groin and throat are the most vulnerable areas to strike because they are composed of soft tissue. A successful blow to any one of these three areas on a male will almost guarantee you valuable time to escape.

5. Above all, do not allow the assailant to take you to another location. Do whatever it takes -- the situation grows deadlier when it moves to a more secluded location."

The above tips were excerpted from 101 Self Defense and Safety Tips by Fred Degerberg. Degerberg is a leading national authority on self-defense. He is the owner of the Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts, voted "Best Overall Martial Arts School" worldwide in Black
Belt magazine. To get the Free download 101 Self Defense and Safety Tips go to www.DegerbergAcademyofMartialArts.com

For additional information, personal interviews or appearances with Fred Degerberg, please contact Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts (773) 539-9309.

 

Mace spray, also referred to as pepper spray, is one of the most common methods of portable self-defense. Women are especially drawn to carrying it on them as a means of protection. Most mace spray that can be found and purchased, is in a small and light container that is easy to slide into a purse or slip into a pocket. Of course, keep in mind that just like all weapons can be, mace spray can be used against the intended user as well. An unprepared victim can have it wrestled out of their hand and find themselves being sprayed.

While having mace spray is legal in all of the fifty states, some townships and cities do have certain regulations when it comes to owning, purchasing and possessing it. Anyone under the age of 18 isn't even permitted to purchase mace spray. Many younger individuals do have it in their possession, having most likely been purchased for them by parents. It isn't a bad idea for teenagers to have mace spray on them. Of course, if you are a parent buying such a product for your teen, make sure that they are aware of the dangers and risks of having it. Make sure that they realize that mace is not something that should be played with or abused. Spraying mace at others when not threatened is something that can cause legal headaches and many issues.

The world is an uneasy place at times. There is a constant need for people of all ages to be aware of their surroundings. There is no definite age that crime specifically targets. Anyone who wants a means of protection and of feeling safe might want to consider having mace spray as a means of defense. If you have questions about having that in your possession, never hesitate to ask your local police department.

 

Remember that knowledge is the key to survival. Take the time to learn more about self defense moves.

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