1 Self Defense For Women?
More often than not, the world is a more dangerous place for women as
compared to men. Women are usually the target of assaults such as car-nap,
****, holdup, domestic violence, and other crimes. If you ever find yourself
assaulted and forced to defend yourself from your attacker, there would be some
consequences. For instance, you may not be able to take hold of a weapon such
as a taser, mace, or stun gun at the time of attack unless you are ready or have
already anticipated the attack.
Most assaults happen in split seconds and although the most common reaction
of people when confronted with danger is to run, it could not always be the best
solution especially if you have nowhere to run to or call for help. In fact, running
might only lead to more aggression from the attacker. Thus, it is important that
women learn how to defend themselves using self-defense techniques and
weapons. Apart from this, women should also learn how to have the right attitude
in times of danger.
Part of defending oneself from an attacker is discerning when to stay in place
and convince the attacker to set you free and knowing when you should run.
This is where self-defense techniques might apply. Your body is a potential
weapon which you can use against any attacker.
1. Elbow Jab – Many women are not aware that their elbows could be their
best friend during assaults or attacks. This is because elbows are sharp and can
cause damage or pain when striking an attacker. On the other hand, women
have to learn how to throw their weight to execute an elbow jab. This move is
simple since you only have to twist your waist and use your lower and upper half
to maximize the power of your elbow swing. It is best to aim for the attacker's
nose, groin, ribs, throat, or diaphragm to incapacitate him/her temporarily. This
way, you have a chance to get away from the attacker.
2. Hand Defense Moves – Hands may provide comfort and affection but they
can also be of great use for different defense moves other than punching. Since
most women do not have sufficient upper body strength as compared to men,
punching is not a good idea for defense. It is easier and better to use your hands.
You can use your hands for clawing or poking the eyes of the attacker. Hands
are also best to use for twisting, tearing, or pinching the sensitive areas of the
attacker. If the attacker is a man and you opt to use your hands to defend
yourself, it is advisable to aim for the inner thigh area that is near the groin.
You can also aim for the attacker's upper inside of the arm, and other groin
areas. These are the areas that are most vulnerable to damage or pain.
3. Head Butt – It is a fact that heads are hard because of the thickness of the
skull. As such, they can cause great damage or pain to the attacker. You could
use your head to head-butt your attacker or break his tooth or bone. You can
easily execute a head butt regardless if you are attacked from the front or
behind. Although head butting can also hurt you, it can cause more severe
damage to your attacker. A head butt to the nose bridge is especially painful.
4. Knees Defense Move – Most women are shorter than men. Thus, women
can easily use their knees to aim for the groin area of a male attacker. The
kneecap is strong and can cause a male to temporarily become defenseless
especially if hit in the groin area.
5. Teeth Attack – If there is no other way to defend or protect yourself from
your attacker, you can opt to bring pain upon him/her using your teeth. Although
it may cause a broken or chipped tooth, you still have a chance to get away from
your attacker by biting him.
6. Feet Defense Move – One of the most effective body parts that you can
use for self-defense is your feet. The ball of a foot is perfect for stepping or
stomping on the instep of your attacker. The ball of your foot can also cause pain
to the Achilles tendon, calf area, or ankle of your attacker.
It is always best to discern or assess your assault situation so that you can easily
execute the perfect self-defense move suited for such a situation. Following the
instincts of your body would ensure your safety when defending yourself from an
attacker.
Weapons For Self Defense
In general, women can think of different assault scenarios to prepare in the event
that they encounter such situations. It may be common to hear or see assaults
such as theft, holdup, or even **** in the movies. However, women should come
up with something to defend them from different kinds of assaults. Although selfdefense techniques can very well help women in protecting themselves from
attackers, it is also advisable to carry defense weapons at all times.
1. Pepper Spray – One of the most popular self-defense weapons that
women carry with them is pepper spray. Pepper spray contains Oleoresin
Capsicum, a lachrymatory agent. Pepper spray can cause temporary pain,
blindness, runny nose, throat irritation, uncontrollable coughing, and burning
sensations to an attacker. Although the effects are temporary, pepper spray
allows you to get away from your attacker within 30 to 45 minutes. Pepper spray
is available in different variants. The product can depend on the size of the
pressurized canister which contains the Oleoresin Capsicum. In addition, pepper
spray products differ in the foot range that you may be able to hit an attacker.
Most pepper spray products can hit a person within 4 to 15 feet.
Its size is almost the same as the size of a felt-tip maker. It is usually 1.5 cm in
diameter and 5.5 inches long. A Kubotan is designed for attachment to a key
chain thus it may appear harmless to the attacker especially if he/she is not
familiar with the weapon.
Women can grasp the Kubotan in the fist to execute a "hammer fist" move. It can
also be used to aim for the pressure points of the attacker. A Kubotan adds
strength to a woman's punches when it is grasped behind the fingers. Some
Kubotans have side grips, which are protruded between the fingers. This can
leave your attacker defenseless.
3. Stun Gun – another prominent self-defense weapon carried by most
women is a stun gun. A stun gun is a device which emits electrical charge. This
electrical charge can immobilize or disable an attacker. Tasers are the most
common type and brand of stun guns. On the other hand, stun guns are available
in different types including Phase Induction, T-Wave, and Static Charge.
