| Because of the unfortunate cases of violence against | | | | trapped on the ground, getting a well-placed punch or |
| women that are becoming more numerous by the | | | | kick in a target area can debilitate the attacker. |
| day, self defense techniques for women are more | | | | Self defense techniques for women are being taught |
| important than ever. But you don't have to be an | | | | in classes every day, but you may not have access |
| accomplished black belt martial artist to defend | | | | to such classes if you live in a smaller area. If this is |
| yourself in a potentially life-threatening situation. All | | | | the case you can teach yourself self defense |
| you need is the determination to take charge of | | | | through videos and instructional books online. |
| your personal safety. | | | | While this is not as effective as having real live |
| Pepper spray is a good idea to keep on hand, but | | | | instruction, it is still better than nothing, and you can |
| depending only on a spray bottle is not good. If the | | | | improve flexibility and coordination by practicing self |
| mace is knocked out of your hand or you couldn't | | | | defense moves. |
| get to it, what would you do? | | | | Being a victim is not a choice, but being a survivor is. |
| This is where knowing the vulnerable places on your | | | | By choosing to take your personal safety into your |
| attacker is of great importance. The groin, eyes, and | | | | control, you are taking steps to prevent violence |
| throat are all sensitive places and even if you are | | | | against yourself and women everywhere. |