Increase Safety Awareness for Self Defense

Bad things sometimes happen to good people. Don't think that it couldn't happen to you because it could. We hear of things happening all the time and by just being aware that you are a potential target is a big step.

Increase safety awareness and you are less likely to put yourself in a situation of danger in the first place. Prevention is always better than cure!

As Towns and Cities continue to grow, so do their problems. This gives us all a far greater need to increase safety awareness and at least have an idea as to how we might react.

Survivors -

Survivors of Violent Attacks have one thing in common; they knew something was wrong before it happened. Trust your instincts, if something appears wrong then it probably is.

Don't just hear your Gut Feeling but act on it too by taking evasive action if necessary.

Have a Plan!

Avoidance should be your first goal but if for some reason this has failed you then your next option should be escape. Avoidance is very much controlled by your alertness which can be enhanced by increasing your Self Defense knowledge through reading and research.

Fighting should be a last resort but once you have made that decision, there is no holding back.

Comfort Living -

Right now you may well live in an area where you feel safe and consider it unnecessary for this type of course but will it always be like that? Is the area expanding with new people bringing different ideas and values with them? Will you leave that area to travel for work or even fun?

It could be very valuable just to learn some new ideas. Open your mind and look at the situation from a broader point of view, there's no harm in being prepared for the unexpected.

Be Aware of your Surroundings -

You will require different level of alertness depending on where you are but generally when you are out and about, stay switched on, be aware of anything that is a little out of the ordinary. Try not to get trapped in your own little bubble and be aware that there are people outside of your world.

When you visit new areas, be aware of possible exits or even objects around that could be used in your defense. Keep your eyes and ears open to anything that seems a little unusual. Generally step up and increase safety awareness.

Predators -

Women are likely to encounter a different type of attacker than those that men are likely to face. Generally women are much more likely to take-on men such as muggers or rapists as opposed to other women. If we know the potential enemy, then we have a far greater chance of overcoming them.

Whether we like it or not, there are people out there whose intentions are not always good. Maybe you'll never come across people like that but then again maybe you will or maybe you already have. It could be in the workplace, in the home, on the street, in a bar or even on the road, it really could be anywhere. Don't switch off, that's just the type of people that predators look for.

Compare predators on the streets to Predators in the wild, they are not looking for the biggest, boldest, strongest animal to bring down but one that looks weak, injured or isolated.

An attacker does not want to be identified or hurt in an attack. Predator type attackers are not looking for a fight but an easy kill and when the intended victim fights back ferociously, the Predator will often abort.

Domestic Abuse -

Often times, you do not even have to look beyond your own family members. We hear reports of domestic violence on a daily basis. It's always going to be a difficult one to deal with as it is not always possible for the victim to remove themselves from such a household.

Body Language -

Be aware of your body language during a confrontation. If you have been selected by an attacker it means that your avoidance strategy has slipped. Now you are face to face, be passive, even look and sound weak, as it will heighten your attacker's ego and confidence. In your mind you are actually preparing to rip him to shreds but your body language and words are saying the opposite. As you look submissive and weak, your unexpected strikes will have far more effect.

Be Pre-Emptive!

You do not have to wait to be struck in order to protect yourself, by then it could be too late.

If you feel your life is in danger, then do whatever it takes to preserve it, even if it means striking out first.

If you have an idea of how you should react, a basic general plan that you can stick to, this can help prevent panic from setting in

Take up space and Look Confident!

Look confident and swing your arms when walking, look like you know where you are going even if you don't. Strong Body Language not only affects how others see you but it increases your own confidence. Looking confident will make you less likely to be selected as someone's next victim.

Not all situations require an immediate physical response. However, you must quickly assess the situation, gain verbal control without being aggressive if possible.

Deception -

There is a great deal of deception that accompanies criminal minded people; generally the greater the crime, the greater the deception. Attackers will never fit that stereotype associated with "The Bad Guy".

They come in all shapes and sizes and oftentimes is someone already known by the victim.

Never be taken to a second location!

The reason that an attacker would try and take you elsewhere would be because they cannot carry out their intended actions where you are now.

Do everything you can to avoid being taken elsewhere or even to being tied up in any way. Look to get away and get yourself to a safe location as soon as possible.

Reading and Research -

Increase safety awareness as this could be a life-saving strategy on its own. Even using physical strategies does not necessarily mean learning to fight but learning to survive, The goal should be to get away from the situation to safety as quickly as possible.

Learn how to inflict a great deal of pain quickly with effective self defense and create time to put as much distance between you and the attacker asap.

Through reading and research, we can all learn from the fortunes and misfortunes of other people.

You can gain a great deal of knowledge simply by reading good tips. Sometimes the knowledge is all you require, in other cases you may have to take some action.

Train Smart - Fightwize!