Basic Self Defense Is Very Simple …

The best way to defend yourself is to not have to defend yourself at all. Be aware of the environment and any potential threats. Even if you are with another person or a group of people, stay aware. Be prepared and able to defend yourself in the event of an attack.

Do not make yourself an easy target. Carry yourself with confidence; keep your head up and your shoulders straight. A person who appears confident and able to defend themselves is less likely to be attacked than one who is not paying attention or looking down and appears nervous
or weak. Most self-defense classes will teach you that if you look or act like a victim, you will probably become a victim.

Do not allow yourself to be distracted with cell phones or searching for items on your person. When an aggressor sees that you are busy talking on a cell phone or not paying attention to them or your surroundings, it enables them to surprise you with an attack.

Use common sense to avoid dark areas in parking lots or empty stairwells. Do not put yourself in a secluded area that can invite an attack. You are less likely to be grabbed or attacked in a well-populated, well-lit area.

When at home, you are also vulnerable to attacks. People tend to feel totally safe at home and let their safeguards down. Keep your doors and windows locked at all times. Do not answer the door until you know who is on the other side of that locked door. Install a peephole so that you can identify the person on the other side. If you sense danger, do not answer the door. Teach your children to never open the door to anyone, even if they think they know them.

Children are not born knowing how to defend themselves from the potential dangers of the world. They are trusting and innocent. They must be taught to never talk to strangers or open doors. Teach them to run and scream if someone tries to approach them and to always come to you and have you answer the doors. Most of all, always keep them within sight of you and pay close attention to the people around them. These simple things can save your child's life.

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