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When a woman kicks a guy in the crutch, does it matter to her that her kick could damage him for life?

Self defense in the movies has nothing to do with self defense in real life, and martial arts have little to do with real self-defense either.

If you have never been attacked for real, it is easy to build up all kinds of scenarios and to worry about them. But asking a million ‘what if’ questions does not help. This is what does help…

What do you think is the best self defense weapon?
I am planning to make a gift and was thinking about buying any of self-defense weapons. I know that they are all designed to give you time to escape, but anyway, what is the best? Pepper spray doesn’t look as a serious option, maybe a stun [...]

What is a good self defense method for someone with no experience in martial arts, and who is somewhat unfit.

A man who died after being Tasered by Australian police had been stunned up to 28 times, according to reports made public today. But the acting president of the Qld Police Union, Ian Leavers, said he wants an end to public speculation, and that the coroner’s inquest should be allowed to run its course.
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There is a big difference between real self defense and choosing to be in a fight. Real self defense is when you cannot get away, and you are in fear of your life.

Coping with adrenaline is about handling the body’s natural fear reaction to perceived or real danger.

A boy emailed me from my website and asked how to deal with a bully. This is the reply I emailed back to him.

Here are some quick and dirty women’s self defense techniques to use against men. They are effective and they will really injure whoever you do them to.

Pepper Sprays are a popular non-lethal weapon for self defense purposes.

The Air Tazer can reach out and zap a violent person who’s threatening you from up to 15 feet away.

Stun Devices are non lethal weapons designed to catch the other person by surprise and give you some breathing space.

The spring baton is a metal club which retracts like your car’s radio antenna, so it fits in your purse or pocket. Cops and security guards carry them in a belt holster.

You don’t have to be a martial artist to use self defense products. They are the great, modern, non-lethal equalizer.

Self defense is like a life preserver… something to be used only in case of a life-threatening emergency. There are techniques you can use to fight back, but you need to understand there will be serious consequences.

List of Common Attacks in Self Defense – and self-defense techniques particularly applicable for women and children.

When you use force to defend yourself, there’s always a chance you will be accused of using ‘too much’ force. Use of force leaves you open to legal problems.

Self defense is doing whatever it takes to get out of a bad situation alive and, hopefully, unhurt. It has nothing to do with wearing some fancy uniform or earning a black belt.